In this project, VUB, VIL, UHasselt and KULeuven focus on synchromodality to absorb the growth of goods transport. A platform will be developed that creates a test environment using a digital twin-component that simulates synchromodal transport in a risk-free environment.
Making synchromodality a reality is not an easy task. When making informed decisions concerning real-time transport modes one needs insight into the current situation, as well as the impact that the different options will have on the situation.
The stakeholders will be able to simulate different scenarios in a risk-free environment using the tool, and make informed decisions in real time based on the information gathered from the tool.
The Digital Twin will contain the necessary information and models to solve the tasks concerning inventory management, freight transport, and network planning. It will measure real-time synchromodal complexities, evaluate different decisions, and offer alternatives, using mathematical and simulation models as well as machine learning algorithms.
Start: September 2019
Total lead time: 48 months
