Autonomous trucking company NuPort says it has completed forestry sector testing with FPInnovations and other partners in Quebec. It says forestry is one of the industry sectors that has the most to gain from autonomous trucking, since transportation accounts for a large portion of fiber costs in forestry operations. Routes are often unpaved and labor availability, safety and efficiency are persistent challenges. NuPort partnered with FPInnovations and two forestry companies – Domtar and Chantiers Chibougamau – in December 2025 to demonstrate the capabilities of autonomous trucking for the sector. “In Canada especially, FPInnovation’s member companies’ forestry operations take place in some of the most unpredictable weather conditions in the world, with snow, sleet, ice, and moisture constantly changing the driving environment,” said Raghavender Sahdev, CEO of NuPort. “Demonstrating autonomy here is about answering the hardest questions around safety, reliability, and performance when conditions are far from ideal.”

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