Archive

MACOMI

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MACOMI [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Macomi is a spin-off of Delft University of Technology with the goal to bring the latest academic developments on simulation and optimization software to companies and other institutes. To achieve this, Macomi works together with several international universities in Europe and in the USA.   Macomi is specialised in simulation-based decision support systems and predictive analytics, in order to foresee the future of their clients’ business environment and help them optimise resources, processes, and competencies to strengthen and sustain their competitive advantage. Macomi’s three major areas are related to workforce management, supply chains and transportation and logistics. In the transportation and logistics group, Macomi has extensive experience in simulation of rail networks, ports, waterways, and terminals.   Role in PIONEERS:   Macomi will develop the artificial intelligence based optimization platform for the lock planning and real-time support for the traffic controllers. The aim of the optimization platform is to reduce and minimise the waiting times of...

Continue Reading

Shanghai Maritime University

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shanghai Maritime University [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) is a multi-disciplinary university that encompasses such areas as engineering, management, economics, law, liberal arts, and science, with special emphasis on shipping, logistics and ocean.    SMU gives an important focus to the exchange and cooperation with overseas academies, institutions, and industry companies and has established close ties with over 100 institutions in aspects of scientific research cooperation, as well as close contacts with international and regional shipping organisations.   Role in PIONEERS:   SMU will play an important role in the selection of sampled ports in China and will investigate the transferability or applicability of the successful international models to Chinese ports.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://en.shmtu.edu.cn/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Continue Reading

De Meyer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] De Meyer [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Constructiewerkhuizen De Meyer NV is a one-stop-shop partner for precision engineering, manufacturing and installation, service and maintenance for traditional industries, public infrastructure, offshore and renewable energy projects. De Meyer NV diversity in markets generates a significant technical cross-fertilization.   Role in PIONEERS:   De Meyer will take up different roles, allocating resources to the demos in the areas of business development, in order to elaborate appropriate use cases and assess the economical relevance, engineering, manufacturing, installation, operation, as well as maintenance.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://demeyer.be/en/home/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Continue Reading

Univers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Univers [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Univers is a global AIoT technology leader headquartered in Singapore with a strong presence in Europe. Univers owns EnOS™ and its monitoring, advanced analytics, forecasting, and optimising applications provide insights to help clients better manage their assets and portfolio performance. As a major player in the AIoT operating system, Univers is growing an ecosystem of partners to enable energy and digital transformation globally.   Role in PIONEERS:   Univers will provide AIoT software services, as well as onboarding services to connect to the EnOSTM platform across demos. Univers will also play an important role in the Digital Twin and Battery Energy Management System and EV charging solution demonstrations, together with AET.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://www.envision-digital.com/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Continue Reading

IMEC

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] IMEC [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IMEC is a Belgian non-profit Research and Technology Organization (RTO) and a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. IMEC’s innovation centre uses its expertise to develop disruptive technologies and solutions in application areas such as manufacturing and logistics, health, smart cities and mobility, and energy.   IMEC has access to a unique research infrastructure and an extensive network of local and international industrial and university partners for intensive collaboration.   Role in PIONEERS:   IMEC will lead task 7.3 with the development of Port Digital Twin, providing its expertise in open-source digital twin creation and machine learning.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://www.imec-int.com/en"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Continue Reading

Seafar NV

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Seafar NV [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Seafar operates as an innovative ship management company and develops technology to remotely operate automated barges inland. The technology is integrated on barges of shipping companies, where Seafar is responsible for the monitoring and control via the Shore Control Centre.   Role in PIONEERS:   Seafar NV will deliver a significant contribution mainly in the areas of vessel automation, unmanned/autonomous shipping technology, Shore Control Centre supported operations and legislation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://www.mobilitatedurabila.ro/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Continue Reading

European Integrated Projects (EIP)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] European Integrated Projects (EIP) [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]European Integrated Projects (EIP) is an SME consultancy company that provides consulting services for city authorities, operators, and the private sector. EIP primary fields of work are in project and consortium management, stakeholder engagement on sustainability issues, awareness-raising, communications and marketing on sustainability issues and securing funding and project support within European sustainable transport initiatives and EU structural funds.   EIP has a vast experience in stakeholder engagement as it has supported public authorities to improve their internal cooperation and the interaction with internal and external stakeholders.  EIP has additional experience in assessing user’s needs, as it has been involved in several projects where it researched both citizens’ and stakeholders’ needs.    Role in PIONEERS:   EIP will lead Task 2.2 (Understanding and addressing the stakeholders’ needs) and will have a strong role in Task 2.6 (Strategy for uptake of the Master Plan beyond the PIONEERS project lifetime). Moreover, EIP will also participate...

Continue Reading

Antwerp Euroterminal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Antwerp Euroterminal [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Antwerp Euroterminal NV (AET) is the largest multipurpose terminal in Europe specializing in different types of cargo and processes breakbulk, containers, project cargo, heavy lifts, cars, and other RoRo-units on a daily basis.   Located in the Port of Antwerp, AET offers unrivalled connections to the main road, water, and railway networks in Europe, resulting in the aid with onward transport via truck, train, barge or coaster. Therefore, AET plays a pivotal role in keeping Europe’s trade moving, while benefiting its customers, partners, and the community. AET aims to maximise the use of green energy produced by the windmills to charge electrical vehicles, as well as the usage of batteries for peak shaving.   Role in PIONEERS:   AET will participate in the demonstration of battery Storage and Smart Management of Green Energy in terminal operations as the leader of Task 4.5. Additionally, AET will contribute to the Impact Assessment and Process Evaluation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline"...

Continue Reading

PROCTER & GAMBLE

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PROCTER & GAMBLE [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PROCTER & GAMBLE is a global leader in consumer products with thousands of innovators in development centres. The Procter & Gamble Services Company (PGBS)’ Innovation Centre (BIC) performs key activities for holistic product innovation for Fabric and Home Care products and these activities include technology development, consumer understanding, product, package and process design, industrial and brand design as well as engineering.   The engineers and digitization experts develop strategies and approaches for the collaboration and deployment across the plants in Europe and technology avenues such as big data analysis of plant data and process analytics are created and then implemented in the plants in Europe. This is enabled by a collaboration between process R&D experts, process engineers and chemists.    Role in PIONEERS:   P&G runs most of its European Import/Export Business via containers out of the Inland Terminal in Willebroek, which has scheduled Barge connections to the Ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. Therefore,...

Continue Reading

MJC2

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MJC2 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MJC² is a software house specialising in complex scheduling systems and optimisation algorithms, providing solutions covering areas such as multimodal transport, distribution scheduling, job/duty allocation, demand/workload forecasting and supply chain resilience optimisation.   MJC²'s software is used by large international logistics and manufacturing operations to help make their businesses greener, more efficient and more agile. In addition, MJC² participates in major EU research and innovation projects, leading the development of new optimisation solutions and algorithms that encourage modal shift and allow European and global logistics operations to become greener, while reducing congestion in transport networks.   Role in PIONEERS:   MJC² will lead Task 6.3 of the PIONEERS project, implementing the innovative Cargo Flow Optimiser algorithms and applying them to complex multimodal freight transport operations around the Port of Antwerp. Their focus will be on the technical challenges of addressing very large optimisation problems of this nature, applying innovative logistics scheduling algorithms to facilitate dynamic planning.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button...

Continue Reading