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.
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 investigated the role that green methanol can play in making heavy-duty logistics more sustainable.
Brussels Airport’s Stargate project will work with a consortium of 21 partners, including VIL, to make aviation and airports more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
The cSBO project PILL, carried out by VIL, imec, and MOBI VUB, aimed to enhance logistical processes by utilizing the concept of the Physical Internet. This initiative sought to make processes more efficient, reliable, flexible, and sustainable. The project developed an IT system prototype that enabled naval ports to integrate into the Physical Internet.
Road freight transport is moving towards a zero-emission future. In Logibat, VIL has investigated 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.
In this project, VIL and Flanders’ FOOD are exploring how e-commerce companies can effectively handle the logistics of fresh refrigerated food products with a focus on food safety, sustainability, and affordability.
The European Union invests significantly in research for transport and logistics to enhance competitiveness and address climate change. The BOOSTLOG project, in which VIL is a partner, aims to gather and amplify the impact of these projects.
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!
