Subproject 1: Data Hub & Digital Avatar
Subproject 1 stands for the vision of a future-oriented data hub between the operational stakeholders.
As a basis for this, the relevant processes at an air cargo location, but also all necessary upstream and downstream processes and possible services are considered. This is intended to achieve improved control and thus also improved usage of resources/capacities. The data hub represents a kind of link between all other sub-projects 2-6 as well as all participants in the air cargo transport chain, considering national and international initiatives such as that of the IATA ONE Records or the eFTI. With the Avatar, we use this data to make informed decisions based on simulations and thus increase efficiency and resilience for Germany as an air cargo location.
Subproject leader: Fraunhofer IML
Runtime: September 2021 – August 2024 (36 months)
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Subproject 2: Smart-Pouch and IoT
The smart pouch is the continuation of the digitisation of accompanying documents, which is based on Subproject 1 and includes the IATA ONE Record standard. The digital pouch uses an interface to the data hub and contains all the necessary consignment-related data or allows these to be specifically and specifically retrieved. The digital cargo pouch makes handling instructions available in real time on the shop floor, generates new data records and transmits them to the required stakeholders. It thus demonstrates the IoT concept in air cargo handling and establishes it as a standard.
Subproject leader: Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Runtime: September 2021 – August 2023 (24 months)
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Subproject 3: Predictive Analytics
Predictive analytics is the basis for intelligent and automated resource planning that uses historical data combined with machine learning to make predictions about future events. For example, peak loads (seasonal peaks, global events) can be identified at an early stage and countermeasures can be taken in advance to avoid overloads and bottlenecks at an early stage.
Subproject leader: Fraunhofer IML
Runtime: March 2022 – May 2024 (33 months)
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Subproject 4: Digital Site Logistics
Subproject 4 develops a validated logistics concept at the airport site to expand the upcoming service portfolio of air cargo handlers for the intelligent integrative use of existing resources and technical infrastructures (e.g., for terminal supply) at the airport site and to increase economic efficiency, sustainability and resilience to fluctuating demand.
Subproject leader: Fraunhofer IML
Runtime: November 2021 – Oktober 2023 (24 months)
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Subproject 5: Autonomous Outdoor Freight Transport
Subproject 5 comprises the analysis, development and testing of autonomous air cargo transports, as well as the improvement of relevant interfaces to the upstream and downstream handling processes under special safety aspects and requirements on the air side with integration and consideration of the land side. The use of driverless transport systems makes the transports more plannable, as the information about freight pick-up and drop-off is available in near-real-time. Waiting and search times are thus eliminated.
Subproject leader: Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
Runtime: March 2022 – August 2024 (30 months)
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Subproject 6: Autonomous Air Cargo Warehouse Handling
Autonomous air cargo warehouse handling implies the development of a basic, market-oriented and scalable solution for automated / autonomous handling processes in the air cargo terminal in response to increasing challenges due to industry growth and skills shortages. In addition, the embedding in the overall process is aimed at and demonstrated in a selected use case.
Subproject leader: Fraunhofer IML
Runtime January 2022 – March 2024
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