Preparing the ground for autonomous multimodal supply chains
AUTOSUP
AUTOSUP is a European Horizon Europe project running from 2024 until mid 2027. It aims to define the transition path for transforming supply chain nodes such as ports and intermodal hubs into seamlessly operating multimodal automatic freight transport platforms by moving away from current siloed automation approaches. AUTOSUP will develop concrete operational models for end-to-end intermodal logistics, focusing on the link of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Port of Trieste with road corridors, rail, inland waterways and airports. The two ports will serve as ‘Living Hubs’ (LH) in which the operational and cost efficiency, and user acceptance of the automation solutions will be validated.
Objectives
AUTOSUP will define the automation requirements and empower T&L stakeholders with an open, ready-to-use data-driven Decision Support System (DSS), integrating customizable Digital Twin models of autonomous supply chains, to support the feasibility analysis and implementation of new operational, governance, and organizational change management models. This will empower the Living Hubs to meet the challenges of port automation and digitalization and provide a transition path towards AUTOnomous Multimodal SUPply Chains.
Role of justASK!
justASK!, together with its long-standing partner, the European Shippers' Council (ESC) uses the findings of this project and the input from stakeholders from workshops and webinars to draft policy recommendations at mid-term and towards the end of the project. The policy recommendations will address gaps and foster harmonisation across transport modes, while considering human-centric, environmental, technological, automation, and security factors.
What can justASK! do for you?
justASK! has been involved in European projects since more than 20 years. This involvement starts from co-writing proposals and managing a proposal consortium to contract negotiations with the European Commission, and - most importantly - comprises the management of the project itself and the technical contributions to the project contents.
justASK! can therefore assist you in finding a suitable call for proposals within the 'djungle' of European subsidies, set up and draft a proposal, find suitable consortium members, and submit your proposal electronically. Once accepted, we will manage the project with or for you, and contribute to its innovations, disseminations, exploitations, and recommendations. JUST ASK!