VIL

As the Spearhead Cluster for Logistics, VIL carries out innovative research projects with and for companies, supported by VLAIO or the European Commission. These projects fall within one of VIL’s areas of expertise and include both applied and scientific research.
The goal is to enhance the competitiveness of companies through innovation.

Overview projects - VIL

STRAP – LeSs TRAnsport Packaging

Helping companies avoid or drastically minimize the use of transport packaging throughout the logistics chain – that is the goal of this VIL project. VIL actively explores innovative solutions and evaluates them against functional, sustainability, and legal requirements. Reuse of carriers and materials plays a key role in this approach.

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

NAFT

The future of freight transport: which alternative fuels should you choose? The NAFT project offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of road transport. The question is no longer whether, but which alternative fuels will replace conventional diesel. In collaboration with VIL, participating companies discover the best options to make their transport more […]

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Start2Twin

Start2Twin offers Flemish companies with supply chain operations a unique opportunity to learn about the power of digital twins.
Digital twins are virtual models of physical logistics systems such as production environments, warehouses and entire supply chains.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: Regional

Milestone

The cSBO project MILESTONE, which VIL, in collaboration with partners Hasselt University, KU Leuven and Antwerp University, aims to develop and test various technological interventions to reduce difficult working conditions, stress and negative health effects for drivers, and improve business planning.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation, Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

CILO

The future of circular logistics at LogiVille LogiVille is expanding with a focus on circular logistics. Starting in September 2025, visitors can immerse themselves in a completely new immersive room, where circular supply chains come to life. This project has been made possible with the support of EFRO and the Flemish Government. The remaining funding […]

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

STRAUSS

In the STRAUSS research project, VIL, University of Antwerp, UHasselt, KU Leuven, 14 companies and 4 cities will develop a set of algorithms and models to optimize logistics operations in cities. The project focuses on four key logistics flows within cities: waste collection, construction logistics, catering deliveries, and grocery deliveries.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: Regional

BIOLOOP

Flanders is advancing towards a biobased economy, capitalizing on its expertise in biomass valorization, green chemistry and industrial biotechnology. The region boasts significant biomass resources and expertise in processing these materials across various applications. However, large quantities of biomass remain underutilized due to challenges such as seasonality and logistic hurdles. 

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation, Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Duurzame Logistieke Terreinen

During this project, VIL, VITO, and UAntwerpen are working together to inspire and encourage the logistics sector to make logistics sites and real estate more sustainable. This can be achieved through cost-saving cooperation, space-saving practices, and the use of innovative technologies.

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Bicycle Logistics XXL

Taking bicycle logistics to a new level is the ambition of this new VIL project. To this end, the new, larger types of bicycles and trailers are being examined, which are also suitable for pallet transport. In addition, adapted (network) structures can facilitate processing larger volumes. For which flows can these new types of cargo […]

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

DISCO

DISCO (Data-driven, Integrated, Synchromodal, Collaborative and Optimized) explores opportunities for secure data sharing via data spaces in urban logistics. Together with the city of Ghent, IMEC & Be-Mobile, VIL will develop the Dynamic Access Control concept into a concrete and applicable system in the Ghent city center, which allows information on access rules to the […]

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: European

SYTaDeL

The SYTADEL (SYnchromodal proTotype for Data Sharing and PLanning) project, part of the c-SBO program led by VIL in collaboration with imec, UAntwerpen, and Vlerick, focuses on implementing data spaces within the logistics industry.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation | type: Regional

Grants for companies and research institutions

Innovation is important. Innovation makes for better margins, for a better world, but innovation is not always easy and success is not always guaranteed. It also requires substantial investment and resources.

That is why you can rely on the expertise of VIL and a reserved budget for innovation projects related to logistics!

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VIL VZW

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T: +32 3 229 05 00
E: info@vil.be
VAT: BE 0480.185.038