Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MultiRELOAD (Port solutions for efficient, effective and sustainable multimodality)
Reporting period: 2022-09-01 to 2024-02-29
The project MultiRELOAD is focussing on developing solutions to increase the efficiency of multimodal nodes by digitalisation. The focus in the project is on inland ports as main multimodal hubs in the hinterland and important parts of supply chains. The 7 demonstrators in the project are focussing on innovations on terminal, port and corridor level. The project will significantly shift freight from road to inland waterways and rai, thus contributing to reaching Europe´s Green Deal objectives.
The overall objectives of the project:
- Modal shift from road to rail & IWT
- Increase operational efficiency by raising of handling capacity
- Development of 7 business models and ensure the uptake of the developed solutions in the market, leading to an average cost reduction of freight transport
The overall objectives of the project:
- Modal shift from road to rail & IWT
- Increase operational efficiency by raising of handling capacity
- Development of 7 business models and ensure the uptake of the developed solutions in the market, leading to an average cost reduction of freight transport
The technical and scientific developments are taking place in WP 2,3,4 and 5. In WP 2 in total five deliverables were submitted in the first period of the project. Within Task 2.1 the work focused on Evaluation of feasibility of multimodal transports along the Rhine-Alpine and Rhine-Danube-Corridor consisting in identifying IWT and rail bottlenecks along the Rhine-Alpine and Rhine-Danube-Corridor, creating port profiles and carrying out a gap analysis (D2.1). Furthermore, a regulatory framework analysis was carried out for Rhine-Alpine and Rhine-Danube Multimodal Transport Corridors (D 2.3). In Task 2.2. the Demonstrator A1, the CBoXX will be further developed, and its use demonstrated, additionally, a market potential analysis for the CBoXX was carried out, including the identification of routes (D2.2). T 2.3 consisted of two deliverables 2.4. and 2.5. Within 2.4. a survey was executed using the Best Worst Method to identify barriers in mode choice to IWT and a market potential analysis for bulk goods in multimodal containers. Deliverable 2.5. examined the ports readiness for multimodality by performing expert interviews and identifying focal points of industry and ports in their vicinity. Task 2.4 consists of Demonstrator A2, which showcases the transport of bulk goods in containers.
During the first reporting period WP 3 focussed on setting up the demonstrators, define the KPIs to measure the improvements. The basis for the implementation of the demonstrators was also created by the analyses within the scope of deliverables D3.1 and D3.4. WP 3 includes the work on Digital and Automated Multimodal Nodes and Corridors and includes a total of 5 demonstrators within MultiRELOAD. The sub-topics Automated Terminal Operations (T3.1) Multimodal Terminal Efficiency (T3.2) Multimodal Node Digital Twin (T3.3) and Multimodal Corridor Standard Interfaces and Communications (T3.4) are dealt with in 4 tasks.
A key focus of WP4 is the application of the MultiRELOAD Performance Evaluation Framework, which is instrumental in measuring and analysing the effectiveness of interventions using defined KPIs. This framework was developed covering all 7 demonstrators in the project. This system allows for the systematic collection and analysis of data, which is continuously refined through active dialogue with stakeholders to ensure the relevance and accuracy of our assessments. In addition, WP4 defined and started implementing the International Freight Model Method for impact assessment. This methodology is crucial for deriving lessons learned, policy, and R&D recommendations, focusing on contributions to external costs, social innovation, and CO2 reduction. Furthermore, significant progress was made in refining the standardized GHG emission reporting protocols of the GLEC for ports and terminals.
In WP 5 the first scientific deliverable is D5.1: Business models for technology uptake (M24). For this deliverable, draft business model canvasses (BMC) have been prepared in reporting period 1 for all demonstrators in discussion with the demonstrator owners.
During the first reporting period WP 3 focussed on setting up the demonstrators, define the KPIs to measure the improvements. The basis for the implementation of the demonstrators was also created by the analyses within the scope of deliverables D3.1 and D3.4. WP 3 includes the work on Digital and Automated Multimodal Nodes and Corridors and includes a total of 5 demonstrators within MultiRELOAD. The sub-topics Automated Terminal Operations (T3.1) Multimodal Terminal Efficiency (T3.2) Multimodal Node Digital Twin (T3.3) and Multimodal Corridor Standard Interfaces and Communications (T3.4) are dealt with in 4 tasks.
A key focus of WP4 is the application of the MultiRELOAD Performance Evaluation Framework, which is instrumental in measuring and analysing the effectiveness of interventions using defined KPIs. This framework was developed covering all 7 demonstrators in the project. This system allows for the systematic collection and analysis of data, which is continuously refined through active dialogue with stakeholders to ensure the relevance and accuracy of our assessments. In addition, WP4 defined and started implementing the International Freight Model Method for impact assessment. This methodology is crucial for deriving lessons learned, policy, and R&D recommendations, focusing on contributions to external costs, social innovation, and CO2 reduction. Furthermore, significant progress was made in refining the standardized GHG emission reporting protocols of the GLEC for ports and terminals.
In WP 5 the first scientific deliverable is D5.1: Business models for technology uptake (M24). For this deliverable, draft business model canvasses (BMC) have been prepared in reporting period 1 for all demonstrators in discussion with the demonstrator owners.
The following main achievements in reporting period 1 regarding contribution to the state of the arts are:
• Steps taken to test a new container type, CBoXX which eventually become significant for multi-modal transport and shifting road transport of freight to rail more and more
• Execution of transporting bulk goods in containers after resolving huge practical and financial issues, goes a long way in shifting freight transport from road to IWT
• Digital and automated solutions of MultiRELOAD contributing to improving handling and port operation efficiencies as demonstrated; Business model development for these innovations should take place in P2 to help scaling up
• Based on RPIS in B5, the first multi-port community system for the hinterland and a platform for cross-stakeholder communication in the hinterland which enables better planning and operations
• Steps taken to test a new container type, CBoXX which eventually become significant for multi-modal transport and shifting road transport of freight to rail more and more
• Execution of transporting bulk goods in containers after resolving huge practical and financial issues, goes a long way in shifting freight transport from road to IWT
• Digital and automated solutions of MultiRELOAD contributing to improving handling and port operation efficiencies as demonstrated; Business model development for these innovations should take place in P2 to help scaling up
• Based on RPIS in B5, the first multi-port community system for the hinterland and a platform for cross-stakeholder communication in the hinterland which enables better planning and operations