(Bilbao, Spain, November 20th 2024)
- Introduction
AutoMoTIF will focus on developing strategies, business and governance models, regulatory recommendations and synergies that will enable the integration and interoperability of automated transport systems and solutions towards the operational automation of multimodal freight flows and logistics supply chains in the intra-European network.
It will list the gaps, both regulatory and technological, currently identified in automated transport technologies and logistics operations between modes and hubs through the analysis of automation supply and demand in multimodal transport (users vs. market).
- Integration and interoperability
AutoMoTIF will follow an inclusive model to ensure that user and community needs are adequately addressed and innovations are aligned with their expectations. UC and scenarios will focus on real challenges and gaps in seamless automated logistics that will be simulated in real contexts and different geographical locations. The UC results will be used to set up a master scenario addressing the end-to-end delivery of goods using the highest possible degree of automation. The results of current practices will be analysed, leading to the assessment of the benefits that can be achieved by exploiting automated means of transport for seamless multimodal automated freight transport and vice versa.
- Enhanced synergies
These benefits will be defined and analysed based on their social, environmental and economic impact, such as reduction of emissions and congestion, improvement of working conditions and safety, as well as reduction of logistics and freight transport costs, with SSH aspects as a priority. AutoMoTIF will contribute to the enhancement of synergies between sectors and stakeholders, following European priorities, strategic partnerships, such as CCAM, Zero Emission Waterborne Transport and EU Rail JU to ensure the transferability of the expected results.
DITS in AUTOMOTIF
In the AUTOMOTIF project, DITS is involved in all work packages:
WP1 – Logistics redesign towards operational automation and multimodality
Identifies technology gaps in hub automation, defines operational automation requirements, ensures interoperability and evaluates benefits in multimodal transport, while addressing cybersecurity concerns.
WP2 – Modelling
Designs and simulates four use cases to evaluate autonomous system operations, ensuring seamless integration into a fully automated supply chain. In collaboration with other partners for UC4, DITS is working on a model for a fully automated system for a port container terminal.
WP3 – Evaluation and Impact Assessment
Develops an evaluation framework, defines data collection methods and evaluates current and future scenarios.
WP4 – Governance and Implementation
Analyzes business models, governance structures and policy strategies to improve resilient and sustainable urban logistics while promoting the adoption of CCAM technology.
WP5 – Impact Enhancing Activities.
Establishes a communication strategy, maximizes dissemination through scientific and industry engagement, promotes open access research and improves stakeholder collaboration in logistics.
WP6 – Project Management
Ensures effective governance, risk management and quality control, oversees technical and scientific coordination, manages data compliance and engages stakeholders through an Advisory Board and a Reference Group.
- Notes for readers
This EU project is funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Executive Agency for Climate, Infrastructure and the Environment (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.