Smart multimodal logistics

Innovation Area A - Smart multimodal logistics

Description

MultiRELOAD will develop innovative inter-/multimodal transport solutions linking all relevant modes, using transshipment technology with different intermodal transport units (ITU’s) (incl. transport of bulk cargo using multimodal containers), and concepts for an optimized, standardized global goods transport system based on the concept of the Physical Internet (WP2).
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Related projects

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