FREIGHTWISE - Management Framework for Intelligent Intermodal Transport |
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The FREIGHTWISE is a finalized FP6 integrated project funded by DG TREN that introduces a conceptual framework to improve the interoperability between systems that are being used in intermodal/co-modal transport management. The overall objective of FREIGHTWISE was to promote the modal shift from exclusive road use to intermodal / co-modal freight transport predominantly by using the capabilities of modern information and telecommunications technology (ICT). The intention was to bring together - Transport Management (shippers , forwarders, operators and agents), - Traffic and Infrastructure Management (rail, road, short sea shipping, inland waterways), and - Administration (customs, border crossing, hazardous cargo handling, safety and security) to support the EU policy objectives related to co-modality, balancing the use of the complete transport infrastructure, and improved interoperability along the intermodal transport chain. BMT were co-ordinators of this large integrated project which involved 66 partners throughout Europe. To meet its objectives, FREIGHTWISE developed a reference model for freight transport (FREIGHTWISE Framework – FWF), which along with supporting mechanisms was tested in nine business cases. FREIGHTWISE did not deal with optimization of transport processes – these remains to be done by transport managers. |
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Added value for SMEs Assisting SMEs to participate in global digital supply chains in the transport and logistics sectors in the single market. Reducing the cost of establishing & managing intermodal freight transport chains. Developing an electronic market-place for freight transport (the Internet for Cargo). Increased overall market transparence with promotion of transport and logistics SMEs services at low cost. Benefits of e-commerce for services and products connected to intermodal transport chains. Automation of messages in planning, execution & completion of transport. Freightwise Framework (FWF), including Single data entry and Single window concepts. Real-time management information. Using existing technology (e.g. Internet). Integration with legacy systems, where appropriate. Management tool being developed as an example demonstrator. |
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Download the project description in PDF. |
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More information: http://www.freightwise.info/cms/ |
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