Optimizing the handling of intermodal freight transport through European ports

This demonstration project constructed a pre-operational system for end users, which optimised the handling of intermodal freight transport through European ports. The optimisation was realised by providing more visibility to the different actors involved in freight transport. The I-PORT services were defined to match user needs and expectations, with results being measured against customer developed success criteria. The project provided I-PORT services to the supporting stakeholders in an operational environment, gathering user validation comments, which are used to refine the services in preparation for an operational roll out. Implementation of the demonstrator took place in six European Ports; Liverpool, Southampton, Bremerhaven, Felixstowe, Wilhelmshaven and London (Tilbury), providing sufficient scale to be able to fully evaluate the potential for a commercial system implementation.