To match our ambitions of enhancing the competitiveness of the logistics sector by implementing sustainable and innovative concepts and technologies in our 4 thematic domains, VIL takes on an active role in regional, interregional, and international projects.
VIL instigates, facilitates, engages with, participates in, and leads projects throughout the full implementation process.
The future of circular logistics at Log!Ville Log!Ville 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 […]
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.
The BIOloop project aims to create a decision-making support tool designed to analyse and optimize the supply chain of biomass by-products. The goal is to improve the connection between supply and demand, leading to more high-value bio-based applications across various industries.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
ReNEW (Resilience-centric smart, green, Networked EU Inland Waterways) aims to play a key role in the transition of inland navigation – to a smart, green, sustainable and climate resilient sector. The consortium consists of parties from as many as 12 different countries. Several living labs will test solutions, including one in Ghent. Here, a multimodal […]
SETO is developing an innovative digital solution that gives authorities real-time access to all the information needed for the smart enforcement of transport and safety legislation at the press of a single button. This reduces the administrative burden and ensures more efficient and consistent supervision. SETO uses advanced information exchange technologies and extends the system […]
Cooperative and Interconnected Green delivery solutions The GREENLOG project investigates new innovative methods for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable urban logistics. In this project, the main focus is on better cooperation between all players that are part of the urban logistics ecosystem. Within Flanders, the cities of Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen are joining forces to […]
In the BILOG project, VIL and UHasselt will develop a methodology that will make Business Intelligence practical for all logistics companies.
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!
