Projektbeschreibung
Effizienter umweltfreundlicher Frachtumschlag
Die Frachtbranche steht vor einer zweifachen Zielsetzung: über einen effizienteren Frachtumschlag und einen geringen Kraftstoffverbrauch die Umschlagkosten zu reduzieren und die CO2-Emissionen zu senken. Das multifunktionale Containerumschlagsystem (Multifunctional Container Transfer System – M-CTS) ermöglicht einen schnelleren Umschlag von Containern zwischen Sattelanhängern und Güterzugwagons, um den Schienen- und Straßengüterverkehr effizienter zu gestalten und die Umweltbelastung zu reduzieren. Das EU-finanzierte Projekt M-CTS setzt technische Verbesserungen um und entwickelt einen strategischen Geschäftsplan, der auf den internationalen Frachtmarkt ausgerichtet ist. Darüber hinaus betreibt es Marktforschung, um die wirtschaftliche Effizienz des Produkts sicherzustellen. Das Projekt wird unterstützt von einem Konsortium von Unternehmen mit Kenntnissen und Erfahrungen in der Branche.
Ziel
The overall vision is to bring our patented M-CTS solution to full market maturation, to pilot and to arrive at its commercialisation as a disruptive hydraulic mechanism that enables seamless and horizontal transfer of a container between semi-trailer and train wagon (or vice-versa) 3 times faster than current solutions. The seamless transfer between truck and train is the core to solve the limitations and unlock the potential of combined road/rail freight. M-CTS decreases OPEX, has 84% lower CAPEX for intermodal ports infrastructure and overall efficient use of space. M-CTS is rooted in the clear market-pull caused by the freight industry need to increase its efficiency and decrease environmental impact. It is the result of a previous EU-funded project leading to a verified and demonstrated prototype (TRL7) and confirmed the commercial and economic viability. For this project SLG developed a roadmap for technical improvements and a strategic business plan to enter the global freight market. Our FTI approach is to execute these plans, technically advance the M-CTS to TRL8 (WP1) and qualify the service in real-life operations to reach TRL9 (WP2). To support commercial viability, we will conduct a range of market maturation activities in WP4-5 and secure FTO and final business innovation plan in WP6. We bring together a strong consortium, the lead SME (SLG) with deep industry knowledge have teamed up with the world-class hydraulics manufacturer, JOST, and a large rail freight operator target user (Lineas), to successfully market launch and scale-up the ground-breaking M-CTS. M-CTS will create a measurable consortium impact - as accumulated revenues of €363m for the 5-year post-project, with accumulated net income of €113m and employment growth of 43 FTEs, and 120 FTEs in our value chain. Further, we will enable total cost savings for users of €100m in transshipment costs, and decreased CO2 emissions due to less fuel consumption of reach stacker or vertical cranes.
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