transport logistic 2021

•••5••• Innovationen Main topic of sustainability Alternative drives, optimizing the supply chain Online retailers come out best from the current situation. The pandemic and lockdown have reinforced the trend toward placing orders online. It just takes one click to have shoes, cell phones or books convenient- ly delivered to your home. At the same time, this rise in packaging, distribution and delivery is having a negative effect on the carbon foot- print and the environment. There- fore, the question presents itself: How sustainable is the logistics in- dustry in general and how can it be optimized? Top speakers and global players will be exchanging views on this at transport logistic Online in keynotes and discussion rounds. More than 30 conference pres- entations on the topic of sustain- ability Specific approaches and solutions on sustainability are offered by the conference presentation “Cli- mate neutrality in the transport and logistics business – how can it be achieved, what has already been done and what needs to be planned?” Representatives from leading companies such as Rhenus, P3 Logistics Parks Deutschland, In- stafreight and Climate will report on their experiences with hybrid trucks, charging infrastructures for electric mobility, reducing empty mileage with digitalization and offsetting CO 2 . An additional important factor in relation to climate and envi- ronmentally friendly logistics is the topic of electric mobility. The presentation “Easy electric mobil- ity – opportunities and potentials in city logistics” shows off exam- ples of best practices for urban applications, from the e-cargo bike to the e-scooter to the little e-truck. In addition to these well-known challenges, Brexit and the on- going pandemic also present the logistics industry with new tasks. As a nation of industry and exports, as well as a world champion in logistics, this up- heaval has particular signifi- cance for Germany. The discus- sion round “Increased pressure from near sourcing, Brexit and changing supply chains – is the shortage of land becoming more serious in Germany?” deals with the fallout and future develop- ments. The reduction of greenhouse gases remains one of the biggest goals of global climate policy. The presentation “Goods transport of the future: New methods in com- bined transport as a contribu- tion to the European Green Deal” shows how the transport and lo- gistics industry can contribute. Practical examples illustrate the various possibilities for reducing CO2 pollution in goods transport. Company Sessions with notable industry representatives In addition to the extensive con- ference program of transport lo- gistic Online, participants have the opportunity to learn about individual companies in Company Sessions on a personal, targeted basis. Among others, cargo-part- ner will be participating in this form of digital matchmaking and networking. In light of the changes in the transport and logistics industry, Stefan Krauter, CEO of cargo-part- ner, stresses that the digital spe- cialist conference is vitally impor- tant. “Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of trans- ports and logistics found itself at a turning point. We would like to monitor these changes and trends from close up and compare them with our assessments. This trade fair is the ideal opportunity to do exactly that.” When it comes to the industry’s sustainability ef- forts, he says, “This isn’t just lip service, it’s a necessity, and is be- ing integrated into all of our busi- ness activities. One example of this is our wooden warehouse. We hope that many others will follow suit with their own exam- ples and that, as trade fair par- ticipants, we can draw inspiration from them.” The Port of Barcelona is also among the international com- panies making use of the com- pany sessions offered as part of transport logistic. For Carla Salva- do, Deputy Director, sustainabil- ity and innovations will determine the future of the industry: “They are the main topics and they’re here to stay. That’s why I think it’s important to integrate projects and solutions about sustainability into transport logistic.” Additional key topics at transport logistic Online are: • New business models: Platform economy, digital transformation • Coronavirus: Effects on the lo- gistics industry All players invited The transport logistic Online con- ference addresses all players in the logistics industry: Startup- founders, young professionals, decision-makers and experts as well as CEOs from companies and corporations. All those who want to take part can receive free ac- cess to the online platform by reg- istering at www.transportlogistic. de. During the online conference, participants can switch back and forth between the presentations and sessions they’re interested in. 30 top companies will also offer individual, one-hour-long compa- ny sessions. Detailed information on the con- ference program and the individ- ual presentations can be found at www.transportlogistic.de/confer- ence-program. Top topic: sustainable concepts and solutions for the industry Foto: Messe München Continued from Page 1 Europ ischen Schiffbau wettbewerbsf higer machen Der europäische Schiffbau punk- tet nicht nur in Sachen Qualität, sondern auch durch kundenspezi- fische Anpassungen. Doch kosten- günstigere Konkurrenzangebote aus dem Ausland machen es vor allem kleinen und mittleren Werf- ten schwer, wettbewerbsfähig zu bleiben. Wissenschaftler der Tech- nischen Universität Hamburg un- tersuchen nun mit weiteren euro- päischen Par tnern, wie die Produktion und Fertigung von Schiffen beispielsweise durch Augmented Reality, den Einsatz von Robotern oder auch 3D-Druck verbessert werden kann. Forschungsschwerpunkt des TU- Teams liegt auf der Entwicklung von tragbaren und direkt am Schiff einsetzbaren Augmented (AR) sowie Mixed Reality (MR) Tools. Damit sollen Werftarbei- ter bei der Montage, bei Moder- nisierungsarbeiten oder auch im Bereich der Qualitätssicherung und Wartung vor Ort unterstützt werden. „Mit Hilfe von AR oder MR können wir virtuelle Objekte sowie Handlungsanweisungen und Messwerte über ein Livebild der Kamera auf einem Tablet oder auch Smartphone einblenden“, erklärt Oberingenieur Axel Friede- wald vom TU-Institut für Produkti- onsmanagement und -technik und ergänzt: „So können Werftarbei- ter mit Blick auf ihr Smartphone beispielsweise erkennen, ob an einer bestimmten Stelle im Schiff Kabeldurchführungen vorgese- hen sind und welche Größe diese haben“. Wo Werftarbeiter bislang 3D-Modelle aufwendig in 2D-For- mate übersetzen, Maßangaben per Hand nachmessen, oder ihre Arbeit nachträglich dokumentie- ren, sollen künftig AR- und MR- Tools automatisiert Abhilfe schaf- fen. „Das spart nicht nur sehr viel Zeit, sondern vermeidet auch Fehler bei der Fertigung“, ergänzt Friedewald. Das Projekt „Mari4_YARD“ wird im Rahmen des EU-Forschungs- und Innovationsprogramms Horizon 2020 mit knapp fünf Millionen Eu- ro bis 2024 finanziert. Neben der TU Hamburg sind siebzehn weitere Partner aus Spanien, Deutschland, Italien, Griechenland, Polen, Portu- gal, Niederlande, Belgien und Serbi- en beteiligt. Darunter sind Univer- sitäten, Forschungseinrichtungen, Unternehmen undWerften. Weitere Informationen unter www.tuhh.de/ipmt/das-ipmt so- wie unter http://ec.europa.eu/pro- grammes/horizon2020/en Augmented Reality basierte digitale Assistenzsyste- me. Foto: TU Hamburg