Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Improving sustainability through intelligent cargo and adaptive decision making Simon Dalmolen, Erik Cornelisse, Arjan Stoter, Wout Hofman, Harrie Bastiaansen, Matthijs Punter, Frank Knoors 2

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Improved cooperation in the logistic chain “Lower CO 2 ”-logistics – improved synchronization – improved load factors – across all transport modes Provide an open and affordable information architecture to support this Objectives of the iCargo project 3

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations What do you need to achieve this? 4 Visibility Planning & optimization Standardization Common Framework Interoperability Logistic ontologies Port Community Systems Global visibility solutions Internet of Things Digital shadows Synchromodality Co-modality Hubs Mainports Coordinated border management Control Tower

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations In more detail … 5 Real-time automated event management Interoperable cargo, vehicle and infrastructure Dynamic multi-actor plans Cooperative freight business ecosystem OriginDestination Terminal Carrier Truck Planner Pallet Shipment Ship Carrier Container Forwarder Truck Terminal Customs Package Distr. Center ContainerTruck Traffic Mgmt Infra- structure Field operator Package Local Carrier Distributor Distrib. Planner Vehicle Infrastructure Field user Logistic Services AuthorityShipper Cargo Shipment from factoryIn-city deliveryLong haul transport Road transport

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations More stringent sustainability goals Corporate social responsability Regular reporting vs. operational selection criterium Reducing the carbon footprint 6

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Improved cooperation in the supply chain Lower CO2-logistics – improved synchronization – improved load factors – across all transport modes Provide an open and affordable information architecture to support this Objectives of the iCargo project 7

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Who’s involved? Logistic Services Client Freight Services Integrator Logistic Services Provider Information Services integrator Needs goods delivered, low costs, good performance, low emission Needs goods delivered, low costs, good performance, low emission Needs to deliver door-to- door services. Organizes logistic resources and capabilities Provides the actual transport service, wants it to be well utilised Provides an information services infrastructure Wants to optimize the use of it’s transport means Wants to optimize it’s logistic chain

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations How to optimize? 9

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Adapt to changing conditions 10 Congestion Delays Availability of new services New routing opportunities Consolidation of shipments

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Publish available transportation services Exchange data to provide visibility – Cargo – Transport means – Infrastructure – … Optimize by adapting to changing circumstances How to do adaptive planning? 11

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Common peer-to-peer communication infrastructure Dynamic configuration of (logistics) business communities Controlled access to information (authorization) Semantic interoperability Requirements for an open information architecture 12

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Key architectural pillars 13 Virtualisation of information – Entity-centric approach Common semantic framework – Profile, re-use of standards, ontological model Four functional interfaces – Logistic Service Interface – Data Sharing Interface – Linked Open Data Interface – Configuration and Management Interface

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Access point for each role in the network 14

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations Provide configurations for the information architecture – Existing systems – New components, e.g. based on semantic technology as a fabric in between Explore specifics regarding business benefits for each of the roles Carry out pilots with actual shippers and service providers Next steps 15

Intelligent Cargo in Efficient and Sustainable Global Logistics Operations