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 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 packaging and shipping choices.
The ‘Gateway2Britain’ project will achieve a green corridor to make trade between Flanders and the United Kingdom more efficient. The project is being carried out by VIL and Deloitte on behalf of Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). Funds from the BAR (Brexit Adjustment Reserve) of the European Union will be released for this purpose.
The circular economy remains integral to the transition to a sustainable society. The extensive Flemish chemical sector also has its eyes on a circular future. VIL and VITO, together with the logistics, recycling, and chemistry sectors, want to take important steps in developing Flanders as a plastics recycling hub for Europe.
In the pharmaceutical sector, a smooth process from start to finish is crucial for success, especially when it comes to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP). The logistics of these types of medicines are complex due to specific requirements regarding temperature, reliability, and traceability. With the ATMP Logistics project, VIL aims to address these challenges by […]
VIL’s Smart Vision project aims to gain practical experience with the latest generation of vision technology and application software in the Flemish logistics sector. The project seeks to increase productivity and efficiency in logistics operations and create value, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In this project, VIL will develop an innovative, digitized logistics collaboration model that aims to give the Flemish ornamental floriculture plant sector a strong chance of establishing a viable business model for the future.
In the project ‘Mobile Methanol Utilisation (MMU)’, VIL and UGent have researched what role green methanol can play in making ‘heavy duty’ logistics more sustainable.
Brussels Airport’s Stargate project will be working with a consortium of 21 partners, including VIL, to make aviation and airports greener and more sustainable. Stargate includes building a biofuel blending installation at the airport, electric ground handling material and testing a new innovation that will make engine test runs much quieter.
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.
Road freight transport is moving towards a zero-emission future. In Logibat, VIL will investigate what the operational and economic conditions are to make battery-electric transport feasible and what the requirements are to roll out a nationwide charging network.
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!
