Clusters 2.0 H2020 - ENIDE Foundation

Clusters 2.0

Open network of hyper connected logistics clusters towards Physical Internet

Grant Agreement number 723265

Partners

Budget

€ 0 M+

Countries

36 months

May 2017 to August 2020

The challenge

Mature logistics clusters represent an asset for their specific region, as they generate growth, employment and competitiveness, thus strengthening economic and social status. However, well-established logistics clusters still do not leverage their full potentials in terms of competitiveness and sustainability for the European industry and society, due to several reasons:

• Not enough coordination between the local actors in the cluster,

• Not enough connectivity and coordination among European logistics clusters to maximize the full network potential of the clusters and related hubs.

Moreover, logistics clusters also need to deal and minimize negative impacts such as congestion, noise, land use and local pollution.

The solution

Cluster 2.0 is a logistics project based on three pillars: co-ordination, connectivity and openness. It will use an open network of logistic clusters, supporting local, regional and European development, while keeping neutral local impacts such as congestion, noise, land use and local pollution levels.It relies on an Open Network of Logistics Clusters operating in the frame of Ten-T and supporting local, regional and European development, while keeping neutral the local impacts such as congestion, noise, land use and local pollution levels. It enhances and advances the coordination among logistics stakeholders within clusters and among European logistics clusters.

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Increase the engagement, performance and coordination of terminals and hubs in the clusters

Achieve a significant step forward in the European Transport performance through a hyper connected network of logistics hubs and clusters

Develop low cost, low capital and investment intensive enhanced goods handling and transhipment solutions

Develop prototypes of New Modular Load Units (NMLUs)

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Develop enhanced Dynamic Terminal Management Systems

Establish and run 3 Living Labs (LLs)

Perform Clusters 2.0 overall Impact Assessment

Develop Business Models and Robust Business Plans for Clusters 2.0 solutions

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