Trans4Goods - Security for land transport of goods by means of secure information pattern on the freight
Overview
Background & policy context:
The security of logistical processes is based on current information about the goods and the subsections in the logistics chain. Important is information about the location and condition of a transport good and the requirements to be dealt with. Today, this information is often not available, which can lead to problems in complex logistics chains. This also creates risks through organized crime, product piracy or terrorism.
Objectives:
The goal of Trans4Goods is to increase the safety and security of land transport of goods by improving the traceability of goods movements. An IT concept is to be developed, which bundles the multitude of data collection and communication systems in one web portal. In addition, auto-ID data storage is tested on the goods as a new technical solution in order to track safety-relevant data (such as size, weight, means of transport, temperature, location and control methods) in real-time. Appropriate encryption methods are being investigated for these data.
Methodology:
The IT concept includes software that analyses the state of the logistics processes in real time. It is intended to trigger an alarm or make suggestions for security measures if the deviations of the data collected are not comprehensible. The developed solutions are tested in a demonstrator and evaluated with a cost-benefit analysis. Legal analysis verify conformity with legal regulations and make recommendations for their future design.
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