Autonomous Shipping: The Port of Rotterdam backed a milestone for autonomous inland logistics as the Letitia container vessel sailed independently through busy port areas, docking and undocking while detecting and avoiding other traffic. Robotaxi Push: Stellantis, Wayve and Uber announced plans to scale L4 driverless robotaxis globally by combining vehicle platforms, AI driving tech and Uber’s mobility network. AI & Tech Sovereignty: Vivatech opens in Paris with a focus on generative AI, while Europe debates tech dependence and “physical AI” as governments weigh local control. Payments & CRM in the Netherlands: Azorus CRM went live with Utrecht University’s Osiris student system, and ACI Worldwide is powering Rabobank’s Wero instant payments push. Energy Logistics: DHL is ramping up “new energy logistics” services, targeting major revenue growth as demand for resilient supply chains rises. Dutch Industry Tech: Research flags silicon photonics scale-up bottlenecks in the Netherlands and Europe, warning that prototyping and infrastructure access could slow growth. Corporate Moves: Aegon reshaped its leadership and confirmed plans tied to relocating its head office and legal seat to the US.