INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS SERVICES

PROF. DR. J. ROD FRANKLIN, P.E.DEAN OF PROGRAMSKÜHNE LOGISTICS UNIVERSITYVICE CHAIRMAN ALICE - ALLIANCE FOR LOGISTICS INNOVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION IN EUROPE

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THE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS OF LOGISTICS ORGANIZATIONS ARE RELATIVELY SIMPLE

• Don’t delay my shipments• If you are going to delay my shipments, let me

know• Reduce my costs• Don’t impose on me differing

requirements/standards• Act intelligently so I can improve my services• Make mode switching seamless if I need to switch

modes• Provide me with the most direct routes between

destinations

• It’s all about stakeholder requirements• Time• Cost• Service• Ease of use• Reliability

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THE KEY ISSUES THAT LOGISTICS ORGANIZATIONS WOULD LIKE TO SEE ADDRESSED FOCUS ON THESE SIMPLE NEEDS

• Rail• Better integration of the pan-European system• Standardized gauge for seamless movement of trains• Standardized traction approaches to eliminate engine

switching• Standardized signaling to eliminate crew/engine

switching• Standardized power to eliminate costly converter

requirements• Integrated planning and management systems to

reduce delays• Common standards for bed design for uniform speed• Uniform clearance heights

• Road• Sufficient lane capacities across all corridors• Uniform construction standards to reduce maintenance

and facilitate pan-European vehicle and trailer standards

• Embedded intelligence for real time operational planning, autonomous operations, platooning, and safety

• Standardized signage and signaling

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KEY ISSUES CONTINUED

• Inland Water Ways• Standard depth• Standard height clearances• Standardized load/unload

processes• Uniform hinterland access

• Short Sea Shipping • Integrated port access• Uniform standards for equipment• Uniform hinterland access

• Air• Upgraded air traffic control• Open skies• Rail and road access

• Synchromodal Activities• Integrated “meta” operational

control systems• Uniform container standards• Rapid load/unload/transfer

systems

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME

As long as I live, I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I'll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I'll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can.

John Muir

Thank you for your attention!Prof. Dr. J. Rod FranklinKühne Logistics University+49 40 328 707 231rod.franklin@the-klu.org