Autonomous Yard Operations
Driverless electric yard tractors for manufacturers and logistics
Reduce costs. Reduce errors. Reduce emissions.
Reduce costs. Reduce errors. Reduce emissions.
Our Mission
We automate yard operations to make industrial shuttling and drop & hook safer, greener, and more efficient.
Manual yards are inefficient, expensive to run, as well as dangerous and polluting
ex9 automates yard operations using driverless electric tractors. We make industrial shuttling and drop and hook safer, greener and more efficient
Time wasting is the norm in manual yards:
With ex9:
- Trailers sit idle or can't be found
- Driver no-shows can cause a standstill
- Congestion at peak times causes bottlenecks
With ex9:
- Reduce driver idle time by 30% and limit absenteeism
- Find trailers more quickly
- Manage traffic peaks with ease
Manual yard costs can rise rapidly:
With ex9, a 4-tractor deployment can save over 3 millions euros, with an ROI of 800%, in 5 years.
- Labor costs continue to rise
- Human error can cause expensive equipment damage
With ex9, a 4-tractor deployment can save over 3 millions euros, with an ROI of 800%, in 5 years.
Humans make mistakes:
With ex9, create a safer environment for employees and 3rd-party truck drivers, eliminating human error
- Fatigue-related errors can cause accidents
- Labor shortages and high staff turnover create knowledge gaps
- Safety protocols have often been "added on"
With ex9, create a safer environment for employees and 3rd-party truck drivers, eliminating human error
Manual yards depend on polluting diesel trucks:
ex9 uses retrofitted electric tractors:
- Idling tractors and unnecessary movements generate CO2
- Exposure to diesel fumes can damage employee health
ex9 uses retrofitted electric tractors:
- Reduce CO2 emissions up to 94%
- Reduce idling and optimize charging times
Autonomous Yard Operations as a Service
ex9's integrated platform includes driverless electric tractors and advanced fleet management software
Autonomous Intelligence
Our advanced autonomous driving software is engineered for the safe movement of heavy-load trailers with ultra-high precision, efficiency, and complete operational visibility.
It executes 360° maneuvers, trailer coupling/decoupling, and accurate docking with consistent performance, even across complex and dynamic site layouts.
It executes 360° maneuvers, trailer coupling/decoupling, and accurate docking with consistent performance, even across complex and dynamic site layouts.
Electric Yard Truck with a Sensor Kit
Our electric YRT is built on retrofitted truck platforms, combining industrial-grade performance with a circular economy approach: extending vehicle life, reducing waste, and enabling full electrification.
A state-of-the-art sensor suite engineered by our team to deliver ISO-compliant safety, robust anti-collision capabilities, and the precise perception required for fully autonomous operations.
A state-of-the-art sensor suite engineered by our team to deliver ISO-compliant safety, robust anti-collision capabilities, and the precise perception required for fully autonomous operations.
Infrastructure and Connectivity Module
Our Infrastructure & Connectivity Module (ICM) ensures a high-availability communication system, keeping data flowing seamlessly between autonomous yard trucks (YRT) and the central orchestration layer.
Built on secure, industry-standard protocols (MQTT, 5G, V2X), the ICM guarantees resilience and data safety. It also powers smart energy management through adaptive charging stations, making operations both reliable and sustainable.
We’ve designed the infrastructure so you don’t have to think about it: secure, scalable, and always on.
Built on secure, industry-standard protocols (MQTT, 5G, V2X), the ICM guarantees resilience and data safety. It also powers smart energy management through adaptive charging stations, making operations both reliable and sustainable.
We’ve designed the infrastructure so you don’t have to think about it: secure, scalable, and always on.
Control Room
Fleet management platform
The Control Room centralizes all yard movements, coordinating dispatch, task scheduling, and trailer flow in real time. Integrated data analytics provide full visibility on operations, highlighting bottlenecks and optimizing efficiency across shifts.
Remote monitoring & control
In case of emergency, control can be safely handed over to a remote operator through our TeleDriving Module (TDM), fully compliant with ISO safety standards.
The Control Room centralizes all yard movements, coordinating dispatch, task scheduling, and trailer flow in real time. Integrated data analytics provide full visibility on operations, highlighting bottlenecks and optimizing efficiency across shifts.
Remote monitoring & control
In case of emergency, control can be safely handed over to a remote operator through our TeleDriving Module (TDM), fully compliant with ISO safety standards.
Smooth Deployment
Our AI-boosted tools enable fast setup with minimal operational disruption:
- Audit & Assessment – Every deployment starts with a detailed site audit. We capture current processes, infrastructure, and constraints to design an integration plan tailored to your operations.
- Digital Twin Creation – On-site data capture builds a digital replica of your yard, enabling accurate mapping and planning.
- Movement & Mission Planning – From site mapping to mission scheduling, our system connects smoothly with existing WMS/YMS platforms.
- Team Training – We ensure your teams are fully equipped to operate and collaborate with the solution, from day one.
Your automation partner
We don’t expect perfect conditions. We work side-by-side with you on a phased deployment based on site readiness, business priorities, KPIs and ROI goals.
Our system is flexible by design. Start with one shuttle run or bay area then gradually scale out from there as you evaluate impact and your needs evolve.
Our system is flexible by design. Start with one shuttle run or bay area then gradually scale out from there as you evaluate impact and your needs evolve.
Real Results. Measurable ROI.
Our approach delivers measurable gains — fast.
Here’s what it looked like in our recent pilots:
Here’s what it looked like in our recent pilots:
- 0.7M €Saved annually per site*
- -30%Decrease in driver idle time
- +20%Increase of performance
- -94%Daily reduction of CO₂
Curious How This Works for Your Site?
Calculate ROI for your yard here:
Ready for Autonomous Yard Operations?
Whether you’re interested in a demo, a pilot, or simply have a question, our team is here to help.
Email: contact@ex9.tech
9 RUE CHARLES FOURIER 91000 EVRY-COURCOURONNES
About us
Founded in 2021 by Ksenia Duarte and Enzo Salvatore, EX9 recently received the Special European Startup Prize for Mobility from the French Ministry of Transport.
The team is also part of the Supernovas and D2XCEL programs supported by EIT Urban Mobility, the CO.LAB/Gener8tor Sustainable Mobility cohort in the U.S.A. and Orange’s “Femmes Entrepreneuses” program.
The team is also part of the Supernovas and D2XCEL programs supported by EIT Urban Mobility, the CO.LAB/Gener8tor Sustainable Mobility cohort in the U.S.A. and Orange’s “Femmes Entrepreneuses” program.