ITESIC - Integration of technologies for European short intermodal corridors
Overview
Background & policy context:
The lack of interaction between communication systems in intermodal freight corridors hampers the demanded flexibility, reliability and cost effectiveness of the transport services. For freight distribution through intermodal transport chains, efficiency can be improved by issuing a single set of shipment information that is suitable for all involved transport modes, as well as for shippers and customers. The target is a simplified and transparent logistic system based on Internet information technology.
Objectives:
ITESIC aimed to develop and demonstrate an integrated procedure for seamless handling of intermodal freight transport in short and medium distance corridors by creating a working environment capable of covering the requirements of the logistic planners and operators.
The main objectives of ITESIC have been:
- to apply information technology and transport telematics to create an Extranet connected to the existing EDI and information systems within transport corridors;
- to transfer the impact of advanced information technologies to the operating environment, and to re-engineer the processes needed to meet the requirements of the clients;
- to maintain a unified user interface, using common standards in order to facilitate harmonisation at a European level.
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