Einride Makes History with First Cabless Electric Autonomous Border Crossing

Einride's Groundbreaking Achievement in Autonomous Freight

Einride, a trailblazer in digital, electric, and autonomous road transport solutions, has achieved an unprecedented milestone in the transportation industry. The company successfully executed the world's first cabless electric autonomous border crossing on September 25, 2025, delivering goods from Sweden to Norway without any human intervention. This historic event took place at the Ørje border crossing, facilitating a significant leap in autonomous transport capabilities across national borders.

This pioneering demonstration is part of the EU co-founded MODI project, which aims to promote safe autonomous transport solutions throughout Europe. The operation involved Einride’s unique cabless vehicle crossing the border securely and efficiently, a feat made possible by advanced technology including Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) provided by its partner, Q-Free.

Overcoming Challenges in Autonomous Transportation

The logistics of cross-border transportation often entail navigating a complex landscape of varying national regulations, diverse road signs, and distinct customs procedures. Autonomously navigating these challenges can be daunting, but Einride's extensive experience in industrial freight has equipped it to succeed where many have failed. The Norwegian Customs Authority (Tolletaten) expressed its support for this initiative, emphasizing the need for automation in customs operations to enhance efficiency and safety.

To address the intricacies involved in border crossings, Einride has integrated its systems with Norway's digital customs solution (Digitoll) via Q-Free. This seamless connection enabled the precursory digital declaration of goods, allowing for a swift and efficient customs clearance process that normally requires human oversight.

Showcasing Technological Advancements

Throughout this groundbreaking endeavor, Einride not only highlighted the capabilities of its autonomous vehicles but also demonstrated its sophisticated ecosystem, which includes its proprietary Autonomous Drive Stack, known as the Einride Driver, and a fleet management platform dubbed the Control Tower. These innovations work in unison to bolster safety, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to a more sustainable approach to freight transportation.

Henrik Green, CTO and General Manager for Einride Autonomous Technologies, expressed pride in the company’s achievement, stating, "We are immensely proud to have completed the world's first cabless, electric, fully autonomous cross-border delivery. Our commitment lies in expanding our capabilities into emerging applications, demonstrating how autonomous technology can elevate transportation safety and efficiency while being environmentally sustainable. The MODI project exemplifies our dedication to achieving European values of safety and innovation in logistics."

A Collaborative Effort

The pioneering border crossing was conducted in collaboration with several Swedish and Norwegian partners, including Statens Vegvesen, Sintef, Q-Free, Trafikverket, and Østfold kommune. This operation was executed on behalf of PostNord, a company handling nearly 200 million parcels yearly across the Nordic region.

May-Kristin S. Willoch, Head of Environment at PostNord Norway, commented on the milestone, noting, "At PostNord, we are dedicated to discovering innovative logistics solutions that contribute to sustainability. Collaborating on this historic achievement with Einride highlights how digital and autonomous technologies can redefine transportation, enhance safety, and reduce emissions. This accomplishment signifies not just a simple border crossing, but the dawn of a new era in logistics."

Looking Ahead

The successful completion of this cabless electric autonomous border crossing provides invaluable insights into the future of logistics and transportation. It sets a precedent for the evolution of autonomous transport, which could significantly enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional logistics methods. As Europe and the world continue to embrace automation and digitization, Einride’s achievement serves as a beacon of innovation, illuminating the path forward in reducing barriers to efficient and sustainable transportation.

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