Madeline Huizing’s Post

How can we unleash the power of digitization and big data to reimagine the future of modern rail? Digitization was a key theme at InnoTrans in September, and how the rail industry harnesses the benefits of big data is a major priority for all parties. Read our top three data and digitization takeaways from InnoTrans here: https://okt.to/8pJ5Sw #sustainablemobility #DigitalAssetManagement #DigitalSolutions

As we stand on the brink of a new era in #rail operations, digitization promises to #reinvent the way we think about transportation infrastructure. During my keynote address at #InnoTrans 2024 and panel discussion with leading industry experts Devina Pasta, Antonio Brunacci Lara Esposito, Marcus Voelcker, we explored the key drivers behind this transformation of rail operations, highlighting how a smarter use of already existing rail technologies can help rail companies navigate current trends. Too often, digitization and automation projects miss the human factor with regards to new capabilities and impacts on the workforce. Furthermore, silos and outdated processes hinder collaboration and obstruct seamless operations. Missed the discussion? Let me know your comments and contact me, if you want to discuss more.

A MUST READ ARTICLE: The digital transformation of rail: A revolution within the sector #Railindustry #Digitalization #Transformation #Innovation

📢 Meet us at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2024 in Dublin! MultiRELOAD unites a consortium of ports, cutting-edge technology, logistics and service providers, leading European research institutions, and well-connected networks. Their mission? To drive a profound modal shift towards sustainable transport, achieve a radical enhancement in supply chain efficiency, and promote capacity-sharing in critical Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T) corridors, specifically the Rhine-Alpine and Rhine-Danube Corridors. 🌊 duisport - Duisburger Hafen AG, with its international connectivity and reputation as a digital innovation trendsetter in global logistic supply chains, takes center stage in the MultiRELOAD project. Collaborating with Hafen Wien GmbH and Schweizerische Rheinhäfen - Port of Switzerland, they're leading the way in transforming inland ports into carbon-neutral hubs. This transformation involves rigorous testing, demonstration, evaluation, and rollout of highly innovative multimodal freight solutions across seven distinct demonstrations, each falling under the three thematic innovation areas mentioned above. 🤝 The MultiRELOAD project calls for the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of demonstrators by regional consortia. These groups consist of port authorities, operators, technology and service providers, and research organisations. The result? A significant boost in flexibility, service visibility, and an impressive average cost reduction of freight transport by approximately 10%. 📚 MultiRELOAD's solutions will progress towards solid business plans and models, setting the stage for widespread adoption, and thereby enhancing the overall market maturity. The project leverages the expertise of two established business incubators, startport GmbH in Duisburg and thinkport VIENNA - smart urban logistics, to nurture new services and startups focused on intelligent multimodal solutions. 🧠 But the innovation doesn't stop there! MultiRELOAD actively involves a wide array of end customers, including logistics service providers, freight forwarders, and cargo owners, through the MultiRELOAD User Forum. Their involvement ensures that these groundbreaking solutions are market-ready and meet the needs of the logistics industry. 🙌 Join us at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) and find out more about the achievements of this groundbreaking project!

On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be a downside to digitalization. But with technological improvements come new challenges and not all of these have solutions yet. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Df9n80

The transport and logistics industry in France is currently undergoing significant changes, driven by sustainability and innovation: 1. Ecological Transition: Sustainable Transport Solutions: Trans.eu is at the forefront of decarbonisation with its TMS 4.0, which optimises routes, reduces empty runs, and enhances fleet energy efficiency through real-time data integration. Fleet Electrification: Companies like TSG and Chargepoly are leading the way in providing electric charging solutions. Trans.eu supports this shift by offering advanced management tools for electric vehicle fleets, ensuring efficient use and automated charging processes. 2. Innovation and Digitalisation: Digital Transformation: SITL 2024 showcases the digitalisation of supply chains, highlighting innovations for improved efficiency and sustainability. Trans.eu contributes by providing an AI-powered platform that automates and optimises logistics processes, cutting costs and enhancing responsiveness. Start-ups and New Technologies: The event also highlights innovative urban logistics solutions. Trans.eu collaborates with new technologies and start-ups, like their partnership with project44, to enhance cargo visibility and management. 3. Urban Logistics: Urban Delivery Solutions: With increasing initiatives for greener city-centre deliveries, Trans.eu tackles urban logistics challenges with optimised solutions. Our platform plans efficient routes, uses intelligent algorithms to reduce congestion, and facilitates cooperation between local carriers and shippers. 4. Major Events and Sector Reorganisation: SITL 2024: This event brings together professionals to discuss trends such as supply chain reorganisation and new environmental requirements. Trans.eu showcases its latest innovations, enabling networking and sharing of best practices for sustainable logistics. Mergers and Acquisitions: The industry sees strategic consolidations like Transfret's merger with Trans Belledonne and SME. Trans.eu's unified platform simplifies the integration and management of these new entities, facilitating a smooth transition. The French transport and logistics sector is transforming to meet environmental and technological challenges while improving efficiency. Trans.eu is at the heart of these changes, driving ecological transition, digital innovation, urban logistics improvements, and sector reorganisation. #Transport #Logistics #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #UrbanLogistics #Innovation #TransEu #SITL2024 #GreenTransport

Looking forward to meeting you all in #innotrans this year. LTTS will demonstrate its industry leading capabilities in the Rail sector further more underlining our commitment in leveraging #AI #digital technologies to further the #sustainability agenda in the #Rail #mobility sector. #LTTS #EngineeringTheChange

Your access to sustainable, efficient, future-ready mobility and logistics is Traffic Data Service Cluster.  The cluster unifies unique offering of solutions for traffic information, traffic control and management and analytics on land, at sea and in the air. Cluster companies offer digitized and smart solutions from portfolio themes 1) Traffic Management & Analytics 2) Mobility Services & Analytics 3) Maritime & Ports 4) Rail Systems 5) Logistics.   These world-class solutions are rising from the Finnish #TrafficDataEcosystem, where more than 200 organisations work together towards efficient data-driven digital traffic ecosystem. The cluster, led by Finnish Traffic Management Company Fintraffic, is launched and expanding to finally include 30-50 key traffic and logistics data companies to deliver their solutions to have .   We are eager to partner and collaborate to beat mobility and transport challenges together with proven, interoperable and future-ready innovations. Join the journey, how traffic data is exploited for smarter mobility, better interoperability, more versatile usage of data and flexible environment for trusted, long-lasting and fair cooperation between public and private. 👉 Deliver the data-driven future with us! #trafficdataservicecluster #trafficdataecosystem #traffic #data #mobility #logistics

📢 On Tuesday 24th of September 2024, Terminal Industry Committee 4.0 - TIC4.0.0 and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) offered an insightful panel discussion at the Port Technology International - PTI #Smart, #Digital #Ports of the #Future conference in Rotterdam! Experienced industry leaders exchanged their views and commented on the matter of ‘Benchmarking the Digital Journey in Ports and Terminals: Where is the industry today?’. The panel was introduced by Korenkiewicz Dorota from the Boston Consulting Group, who opened the session with a presentation of preliminary results obtained from the #Ports #Digital #Benchmarking initiative, currently under development and open to all interested terminal operators. The benchmark methodology includes 3 qualitative surveys targeting terminal professionals, CIO/CTOs, and CEOs, which results will be shared through presentations, reports, and interactive dashboards, enabling participants to benchmark themselves against the industry average and to obtain detailed insights about their own digital maturity. The preliminary results indicated that: ✅ Port industry digitalization across different processes is still in isolated solutions, confirming there's room for improvement. ✅ Current digital maturity leans heavily on TOS and Process Automation, but opportunities lie in Machine Automation and Data-Driven Intelligence. ✅ Larger terminals often struggle with broader digitalization, despite having advanced TOS systems. ✅ Transhipment terminals can enhance digital connectivity across supply chains, while gateway terminals excel in connectivity with hinterland stakeholders connections. If you are a port terminal operator and would like to participate in the Ports Digital Benchmarking initiative, do not hesitate to contact Korenkiewicz Dorota (BCG Knowledge Expert and Team Manager) or Boris Wenzel (TIC4.0 President). #DigitalPorts #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #WeTalkTIC  

In many ways, we are at the beginning of our journey to deliver technological innovation to the railway industry.