The Physical Internet (PI) is an innovative concept that revolutionizes logistical processes, organizing freight transport optimally from origin to destination. This approach facilitates synchromodal transport, where the choice of transport means is flexible as long as the cargo reaches its destination on time. PILL, as a cSBO-project, seeks to merge theoretical knowledge with practical application for the benefit of academia and industry. The Living Lab toolkit has proven to be effective in achieving this balance.
PILL: Physical Internet Living Lab
The cSBO project PILL, carried out by VIL, imec, and MOBI VUB, aims to enhance logistical processes by utilizing the concept of the Physical Internet. This initiative seeks to make processes more efficient, reliable, flexible, and sustainable. The project will develop an IT system prototype that enables naval ports to integrate into the Physical Internet.
status: Running |
theme:
Digital transformation, Hinterland Connection |
type:
Regional
The primary objective of PILL is to leverage the resources of the Physical Internet, including knowledge, hardware, and software, to implement one or more pilot projects in Flanders. The initial focus will be on enhancing maritime logistics processes in Flemish naval ports. VIL is leading this project in collaboration with:
Practical details
Start: January 2021
Total lead time: 36 months
Participating companies
AirCargoBelgium, ALICE, Delcatrans, De Vlaamse Waterweg, Dockflow, DP World, Federal Public Service Finance, GS1, Lanark, Lineas, Microsoft, MOW, NxtPort, Procter&Gamble, POM West-Vlaanderen, Port of Antwerp, Port of Zeebrugge, PSA, Rombit, Sensolus, The Beacon, Tri-Vizor and Ubidata. 
Would you like to know more?
Contact Geert Verbelen (geert.verbelen@vil.be) or visit the project website.
