Periodic Reporting for period 2 - PLANET (Progress towards Federated Logistics Through The Integration Of TEN-T into A Global Trade Network)
Berichtszeitraum: 2021-12-01 bis 2023-05-31
PLANET delivered an integrated modelling and simulation capability and applied it taking into account policy and legislation initiatives to assess the geo-economics impact of the emerging trade routes on the TEN-T for the 2030- and 2050-time horizons, considering several plausible future scenarios (Rail Freight Corridors, Disadvantaged Regions, etc.). The project also utilised its micro-simulation capability to define and assess the impact of innovative PI-centric technologies and concepts at the business level. The results of the enhanced strategic simulations together with the results of the CCI calculations and the technological micro-simulations were the basis for defining the final reference specifications for the 2030 EGTN along with a recommended governance model. Based on the EGTN’s reference specifications, PLANET formulated the EGTN IT Architecture and prototyped components as open solution services that can be adopted by T&L stakeholders towards the development of Physical Internet. Some of the implemented solutions include route optimisation for end-to-end cargo transport and last mile delivery, blockchain-enabled smart-contracts, forecasting models of freight volume for the improvement of warehouse allocation of resources, and for the selection of better transportation nodes within network corridors, dynamic parcel re-shuffling for collaborative applications in last-mile cargo delivery and CO2 emissions calculations. Furthermore, the EGTN Connectivity Infrastructure facilitated data transformation and ingestion of weather and sensor data enabling powerful Track&Trace functionality based on EPCIS 2.0 events.
Finally, the project employed 3 EU-global real-world Living Labs including sea and rail for intercontinental connection providing the experimentation environment for designing and exploiting future PI- oriented Integrated Green EU-Global T&L Networks [EGTN]. PLANET’s LL1 evaluated and validated that novel technologies and concepts such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML) or Physical Internet (PI) enhance the efficiency of operational processes performed along the door-to-door (D2D) transport and logistics in the link between the Maritime Silk Road and EU internal corridors. As for LL2, this proved the importance of dynamic and synchro modal management of TEN-T & intercontinental rail freight flows, utilising the Port of Rotterdam (PoR) as the principal smart EGTN node in conjunction with rail focused transport chains. The focus area included intercontinental rail freight between China and the EU, but also considered linking China and Russia through Rotterdam to/from USA and the UK (shortsea and ocean freight). Lastly, LL3 streamlined logistic processes in flows from China to Europe along the Silk Road by implementing Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and GS1 standards that facilitate the transmission of data between the partners involved in the e-commerce operations.
In parallel EGTN’s reference specifications, were the basis for formulating the EGTN IT Architecture, along with defining and prototyping components as open solution services that can be adopted by T&L stakeholders towards the development of a future Physical Internet. These components include an open-source blueprint that aims to empower organisations to build upon and implement collaborative logistics and new eCommerce models. Central element of the EGTN platform architecture is the IoT infrastructure’s blueprint, which defines how to set up a cooperative IoT-enabled PI environment with diverse capabilities, from end-to-end supply chain capabilities to secure and standard access of the information regarding the status of cargo. This was complemented by an ingestion connectivity infrastructure and unified model that streamlined information flows from heterogenous sources making use of EPICS 2.0 events for tracking shipments and representing sensor readings. For the integration of information from disparate sources, the provision of contextual information of transportation processes and a better understanding and future automation a knowledge graph was developed. In addition, PLANET project has identified 9 key exploitable results. 4 white papers, as well as roadmaps for the Blockchain, ML,IoT,Hyperloop,5G, UAV, 3D printing , and Intelligent Modular Load Units technologies, with a particular focus on the realization of the PI. Finally, all the aforementioned results, along with the public deliverables and additional materials can be found on PLANET website, PLANET page on ALICE Web and PLANET page in the Knowledge Platform.