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Circulation Pilot with Continuous Control of Multi-Modal Air Cargo Containers

Objective

Air cargo transportation system is designed to provide fast and efficient shipment of goods, two features that make it highly vulnerable to potential security threats.

The main objective of the project is to implement and validate in real-life environments a system that addresses these security risks and is aligned with the time and cost realities of the air cargo industry so it does not interfere with the trade flow.

The project concept is a smart and secure cargo container and information exchange platform that can reduce screening costs and eliminate tampering risks by combining advanced composite materials, secure PIN-code lock, electronic shipping documents (e-freight), web-based software for data storage and a 24/7 fully redundant communication systems based on GPS, GPRS and RFID technology for continuous real-time visibility.

The project will select of participants in the entire value chain (shippers, logistics services providers, handling agents, airlines, customs, forwarders and consignees), and select two closed-loop transport lanes to execute the pilot. The consortium assembles 4 research performing SMEs with unique and complementary expertise, who will produce together a pre-series of 250 containers, obtain the relevant approvals from FAA/EASA, and deploy the solution with the pilot customers.

The project results, as compared with the current packaging, transport and security management methods, will be widely disseminated via industry associations such as IATA, TSA and TIACA. A full industrialization and commercialization plan will be developed in the course of the project.

Call for proposal

H2020-SMEInst-2014-2015

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Sub call

H2020-SMEINST-2-2014

Coordinator

LEAP DEVELOPMENT BV
Net EU contribution
€ 339 274,00
Address
Zweedsestraat 8 A 26
7418 BG Deventer
Netherlands

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Region
Oost-Nederland Overijssel Zuidwest-Overijssel
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 145 403,50

Participants (3)

EYEDPRO LTD
United Kingdom
Net EU contribution
€ 294 000,00
Address
Spa Orchard Witherslack
LA11 6RS Grange Over Sands

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
North West (England) Cumbria East Cumbria
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 126 000,00
DE RICHARD SARL
Luxembourg
Net EU contribution
€ 692 597,00
Address
Avenue Gd Charlotte 126
4531 Differdange

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SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
Luxembourg Luxembourg Luxembourg
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 296 828,00
INTERBOX HOLDING BV

Participation ended

Netherlands
Net EU contribution
€ 1 062 993,75
Address
Arent Janszoon Ernststraat 215
1083 JN Amsterdam
SME

The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.

Yes
Region
West-Nederland Noord-Holland Groot-Amsterdam
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Other funding
€ 455 568,75