Partners
Inlecom1. Inlecom
INLECOM Innovation is a non-profit entity, based in Athens, which undertakes end-to-end life cycle of Research & Innovation projects (from concept to implementation to IPR protection) in the areas of information technology as it applies to transport, logistics, security, agriculture, telecommunications & smart cities. The core competencies include designing and building innovative technical prototypes across multiple domains and exploring their adoption potential; INLECOM also organises Living Labs and industrial pilots that facilitate experimentation with new ideas in real life settings.
INLECOM Innovation is the coordinator of AUTOSUP project and therefore responsible for overseeing the successful fulfillment of all project objectives, with the contractual timeframe and budget, and materialize tangible and measurable benefits to the involved logistic hubs.
Beyond project coordination, INLECOM Innovation drives the activities regarding the classification of automation across the supply chain network and the liaison actions with other projects.
ESC2. ESC
The ESC´s main task will be to lead T4.2 by developing AUTOSUP´s “policy package” comprising of recommendations for regulatory and policy actions to support automated solutions, whilst considering outcomes of the project and the forum of stakeholders.
This will lead to the preparation of 2 policy briefs - of around 5 pages each - with recommendations focusing on: (a) policies that encourage collaboration and data sharing among transport modes; b) regulatory framework gaps and mitigation suggestions.
Furthermore, the ESC will contribute to project activities related to the identification and definition of operational automation requirements (WP1), development and validation of new operational models (WP3), and finally the dissemination, communication, and outreach of project outcomes (WP4).
FIT3. FIT
The Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ALICE) is a European Technology Platform focused on advancing research, innovation, and market deployment in logistics and supply chain management. ALICE aims to transition towards net-zero emissions in transport and logistics affordably through interdisciplinary collaboration. It supports EU research programs like Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe and was established in 2013. ALICE promotes collaboration between shippers and logistics service providers for efficiency, aiming for a 30% improvement in logistics performance by 2030. It contributes by defining research strategies, fostering innovation adoption, promoting new technologies, aligning innovation programs, and facilitating interdisciplinary research.
ALICE leads Work Package 1, focusing on Operational Automation Requirements. The goals are:
- To study automation technology in different parts of intermodal transport, evaluate automation plans for various transportation methods, and categorize logistics automation.
- To set automation needs for intermodal logistics, considering strategy, business, functionality, digital, and social aspects. This involves understanding user viewpoints to achieve seamless automation throughout logistics operations.
- To create use case scenarios and a validation method with performance indicators, based on gathered requirements and automation plans.
ALICE collaborates with partners such as CFLI, FRONTIER, P1G, ARS, PoAB, VIL and TUM to define requirements at the project's outset. With active member involvement, ALICE focuses on defining and assessing prerequisites for uninterrupted automation in multimodal cargo transport.
In the later stages, ALICE will outline a roadmap for automated intermodal logistics, supported by robust capacity building in Work Package 4.
PGBS5. PGBS
PGPOL6. PGPOL
The P&G PSC in Warsaw leads procurement and planning of prodution and transportation for Europe
Assist in meshing AUTOSUP demonstration into live operation by orchestrating procurement
ARS7. ARS
VIL8. VIL
"VIL, Flanders Spearhead Cluster for Logistics is appointed by the Flemish government as the single point of contact for the logistics sector. Our goal is to create economic and social value for companies. VIL represents almost 700 companies and to achieve its mission commits to intensive transdisciplinary collaboration with strategic partners and a network in Flanders and abroad, taking on an active role in regional and European projects and strategic partnerships. VIL aims to enhance the competitiveness of Flemish companies in the logistics sector by implementing sustainable and innovative concepts and technologies. To this extent, VIL focuses on 4 thematic domains that align with the larger objectives of both the region of Flanders and Europe: digital transformation, green supply chains, hinterland connection, and last-mile logistics. VIL is also increasing its international efforts and focuses on co-ordination and collaboration with international cluster organizations and coaching its cluster members while participating in European projects itself or support its members by directly joining various consortia. "
VIL will take the lead in WP4 and develop the communication and dissemination plan for the project results with the focus on stakeholder engagement . VIL will also contribute to the living lab in the port of Antwerp.
FRONTIER9. FRONTIER
POAB10. PoAB
"The Antwerp Bruges Port Authority plays an important role in the day-to-day operation of Europe’s second largest port. The Port Authority manages and maintains the docks, bridges, locks, quay walls and land. It is also responsible for the efficient passage and safety of the shipping traffic in the Antwerp Bruges port area. It provides tugs and cranes, carries out dredging work and promotes the port in Belgium and abroad. The around 1600 employees of the Antwerp Bruges Port Authority make sure the port is able to function and work on a sustainable future for the Port of Antwerp to ensure it can continue playing a leading role as an international seaport. It is our mission to offer a safe home port and to act as a lever for stakeholders that spot opportunities and wish to engage in the face of numerous challenges. The Port Authority’s operations are not segregated from the rest of the world. We should engage with all of our diverse stakeholders more actively in order to initiate and realise concrete solutions. In addition as community builder we – the Port Authority – aim to be pioneer smoothening the path for innovation while investing in those areas in which the market has not developed yet. Even if this implies committing to initiatives without a clear earnings model. As such, in the coming years an increasing number of investments will be directed towards future-oriented solutions, not simply hard infrastructure. "
"PoAB will lead living hub 1.2.3.2. Consisting of 3 use cases with focus on enhancing port operations and logistics efficiency. In Use Case 1, the Port of Antwerp Bruges (PoAB) conducts a strategic study on port automation to facilitate modal shift. This initiative involves engaging various internal and external stakeholders to address opportunities and challenges related to automation, with a focus on digitalization and automation projects. Use Case 2 focuses on port-shipper collaboration to increase modal shift, particularly targeting emissions reduction. By partnering with Procter & Gamble, PoAB aims to enhance intermodal transport efficiency and sustainability, aligning with PGBS's goal to reduce CO2 emissions. In Use Case 3, PoAB and VIL explore the integration of transport mode automation systems into port operations. This feasibility study evaluates various technologies such as AGVs and Hyperloop for their potential to enhance terminal and port efficiency. The assessment covers scenarios like automated transhipment, intra-terminal feeder systems, and port-to-inland distribution center links "
KNT11. KNT
GRUBER12. GRUBER
"Founded in 1936 by Josef Gruber, the company has had a great evolution along the years from a transport company till a digital lead logistics provider. The company operates in the market through six different business areas which cover all needs of a B2B logistics chain and transport needs. Gruber Logistics has reached in 2022 a turnover of 720 million of euro which qualifies the company as one of the major Italian transport and logistics company. The company operates in all Europe counting on 60 branches located in 14 different countries. Gruber Logistics directly owns 2350 vehicles (truck & trailers) and manage constant relations with more than 7.000 carriers acting as freight forwarder. Digital innovation and sustainability are key aspects of the company development. Gruber Logistics currently cooperates at institutional and in associations to enhance a general development of the logistics market. Key structured cooperation are based through 2ZERO, co-programmed Partnership funded under the Horizon Europe programme and aiming at accelerating the transition towards zero tailpipe emission road mobility across Europe, and ALICE, a European Technology Platform set-up to develop a comprehensive strategy for research, innovation and market deployment of logistics and supply chain management innovation in Europe. Gruber Logistics is also participating to the DTLF Digital Transport Logistics Forum directly managed by the European Commission as supporting working group for policy development. "
GRUBER LOGISTICS will act as a multimodal transport operator, since it handles goods with all the modes of transport (by rail, by sea, by inland waterways and by road). This will be useful in the Trieste Living Lab, where the seamless transport between more modes of transport is required (rail, road). Gruber will also play the role of a Industrial partner, being private operator that can share market insights relating to the freight sector.
CFLI13. CFLI
PAVE14. PAVE
"PAVE Europe is a not-for-profit association dedicated to communicating and educating on the benefits of automated vehicle technologies. Mission of PAVE Europe is helping to create an automated vehicle future that increases road safety, sustainability, inclusive mobility, and cost efficiency, by stimulating and improving the communication about fully automated mobility solutions to the public and policy-makers. "
"PAVE Europe will be involved in Stakeholder Engagement, Dissemination & Communications, development of Policy Package and Adoption Roadmap and Capacity Building."
VLTN15. VLTN
TUM16. TUM
The Technical University of Munich participates in AUTOSUP through the chair of Transportation Systems Engineering, which focuses on performing transportation research surrounding aspects of modelling and simulation of transportation systems, implementation of data science and data analytics in transport and human factors analysis, including the development of technology acceptance models of various mobility systems. Focal research points include multimodal and unimodal freight and passenger transport demand and supply modelling, allowing for contributions on optimisation, calibration and validation of transport models.
TUM will lead ST1.1.4, focusing on the development of a standardised framework for the automation of information flows in the context of multimodal freight transport, as well as the resulting information flow mapping, which would be adapted to different use cases (in ST2.1.2). Additionally, TUM will develop technology acceptance models for freight automation (in task ST3.3.4). Within this sub-task, TUM will lead the impact assessment of automation on streamlining processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing errors.