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 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 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.
The purpose of this project is to establish a European matchmaking platform for innovative transport and mobility tools and services. The project aims to expedite the market access and scaling of sustainable transport and mobility solutions, subsequently reducing European CO2 emissions and pollutants from the transport and mobility sector.
Receiving goods and welcoming people is currently a manual and time-consuming process for many companies. With the ‘Self-service in logistics’ project, VIL aims to automate this process to improve efficiency.
The project “Safe Warehouse” by VIL has focused on increasing the security of employees at logistics sites through technological solutions.
In the ‘RPA Databots’ project, VIL has developed an accessible and low-cost system based on Robot Process Automation to help companies upgrade their level of automation in administrative processes quickly.
The increasing popularity of e-commerce has led to a growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. VIL’s E-Pack project aims to explore the potential of reusable packaging in the business-to-consumer (B2C) market.
The current postal address system is not suited for the logistical requirements of delivering goods. In this project, VIL will develop an app that allows companies to create more specific location codes. Additionally, a delivery passport will be created to connect these location codes to individual delivery preferences and specifications.
Social distancing measures continue to play an important role in controlling COVID-19. It is a major challenge for production companies, retailers, and logistics service providers to always maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 meters between their operators. Therefore, VIL has made test kits with social distancing alarms available to companies with logistics operations.
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!
