Overview projects - VIL

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 […]

The ‘Floating Battery’ project investigated how inland vessels can gain access to sustainable energy even without a fixed shore-based power supply. In collaboration with companies and knowledge partners, it was shown that floating batteries are a flexible and feasible alternative for greatly reducing emissions during mooring.

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 c-SBO project SYTADEL (SYnchromodal proTotype for Data Sharing and PLanning), carried out by VIL together with imec, Universiteit Antwerpen and Vlerick Business School, applied the principles of data spaces within the logistics chain. The main focus was the development of a logistics dataspace.

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 GREEN-LOG project is investigating new, innovative methods for economically, socially and environmentally sustainable urban logistics. The project focuses primarily on improving cooperation between all stakeholders within the urban logistics ecosystem. Within Flanders, the cities of Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen are joining forces to organise a single large-scale ‘Flanders […]

In the BILOG project, VIL and UHasselt will develop a methodology that will make Business Intelligence practical for all logistics companies.

Through the ‘FlexIn²Log’ project, VIL and Sirris aim to help the manufacturing industry gain practical experience in improving the flexibility and efficiency of the supply chain to the production floor.

The project “Gamification in Logistics” aims to use game-like principles and play techniques in a professional setting to help integrate logistics workers from various disadvantaged groups into the workplace more effectively.

Green Last Mile (e-Pack) is a project in which VIL and partner VITO aims to assist web shops, logistics service providers, and consumers in making sustainable choices. VIL will develop a systematic calculation method and tool that web shops and logistics service providers can use to provide transparency to consumers regarding the impact of their […]