China’s Zhi Fei completes world‑first end‑to‑end unmanned container operation at Qingdao

China has taken another step toward fully autonomous shipping after the smart feeder vessel Zhi Fei completed an end‑to‑end unmanned call at Qingdao port, executing autonomous navigation, berthing, mooring and container handling with no human intervention. The 300 teu, battery‑electric Zhi Fei – operated by Navigation Brilliance (Brinav) in partnership with Shandong Port Group – …

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