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F R A U N H O F E R C E N T E R F O R M A R I T I M E L O G I S T I C S
A N D S E R V I C E S ( C M L )
INNOVATIVE LOGISTICSFOR THE MARITIMEINDUSTRY
Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics
and Services (CML)
A unit of the Fraunhofer Institute for
Material Flow and Logistics (IML)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Clausen, Head of Institute
Schwarzenbergstraße 95 D
21073 Hamburg
Germany
Contact:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Kfm. Carlos Jahn, Head of CML
Telefon: + 49 (0)40 / 428 78-4450
Telefax: + 49 (0)40 / 428 78-4452
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.cml.fraunhofer.de
www.iml.fraunhofer.de
CONTACT
Cover photo: Hafen Hamburg Marketing / M. Lindner
MARITIME LOGISTICS – RECONCILING PRODUCTIVITY, ECOLOGY, SAFETY AND SECURITY
Economic growth and global isat ion are dr iv ing increa-
s ing demand for transport , t ransshipment and ware-
housing serv ices. Over 90% of the intercont inental
f lows of goods are moved by sea - and this means that
more and more goods have to be transported on the
l imited routes between ports at ever shorter intervals ,
t ranshipped in the conf ined spaces of the ports and
then transported v ia the extremely busy hinter land
connect ions.
Innovat ive system solut ions in the f ie ld of mar i t ime
logist ics are key to ensur ing that these f lows of goods
are handled cost effect ive ly , re l iably and in an envi-
ronment-fr iendly manner. The use of state-of-the-art
technology, the smooth integrat ion of f lows of mate-
r ia l and information a long the process chain and the
use of innovat ive IT systems complete with ident if ica-
t ion and local isat ion funct ional i t ies are centra l to this
process.
The Fraunhofer Center for Mar i t ime Logist ics and
Serv ices (CML) conducts profess ional contract research
for pr ivate and publ ic sector c l ients in the mar i t ime
industry, inc luding ports , terminal operators, shipping
companies and logist ics serv ice providers. To this end,
we plan, develop and implement innovat ive, customer-
focused problem solut ions for the mar i t ime supply
chain.
photo: bildarchiv-hamburg.de photo: Hafen Hamburg Marketing / M. Lindner photo: Beluga Shipping GmbH
PLANNING FORECASTSPROCESSES
The challenges
The best way to meet the environmental and safety requirements
for maritime transport and transshipment processes is through
seamlessly integrated routines, anticipatory information flows and
the efficient use of technology and IT systems.
In the field of intermodal transport in particular, the high number
of interacting agents calls for front-to-end process organisation
in order to satisfy requirements in terms of speed, pricing and
service. The goal is to define the potential of the various system
elements and then to develop and jointly implement holistic
solution strategies.
What we offer
We provide our customers with effective support in the optimi-
sation of their logistics and business processes, drawing on the
latest scientific insights and methods as well as on our sector
experience and our wide-ranging technological expertise.
Our services
Potential checks
Process optimisation
Implementation support
Feasibility studies on the use of technology and IT
The challenges
Volatile markets, fierce competitive pressure and high customer
expectations of the services provided in maritime logistics chains
pose major challenges for port development, terminal planning
and fleet organisation.
The high investment volumes and the major implications of deci-
sions in this area necessitate painstaking and farsighted planning.
The flexibility and robustness of planning solutions and the ability
to integrate the various parties involved in and affected by these
decisions in the planning processes effectively and at the earliest
possible stage is becoming ever more important.
What we offer
We use innovative planning tools and models to support our
customers in their complex planning processes, contributing new
ideas and boosting both the speed and quality of planning.
Our services
Planning support using innovative planning tools
Simulation studies to assess and verify planning solutions
Support and supervision of planning projects
Cost efficiency and feasibility studies
The challenges
Infrastructure and suprastructure decisions in the field of mariti-
me logistics as well as in the development of ports, terminals and
waterways or the optimisation of fleet organisation are characte-
rised by their long-term nature and wide-ranging consequences.
Port and terminal structures are planned and implemented over a
number of years and are designed to remain in operation for de-
cades. The same applies to the use of new cargo vessels. Trends
in the development of worldwide shipment and container flows,
the anticipated development of vessel sizes and international
competition are factors that need to be taken into consideration
in the run-up to the decision-making process.
What we offer
We prepare maritime forecasts, expert opinions and studies for
our customers, providing them with reliable information on which
to base strategic decisions. When preparing this documentation,
we take advantage of our scientific network and make full use of
comprehensive data banks and innovative modelling approaches.
Our services
Technology analysis and early detection
Market analyses and forecasts
Risk identification and assessment
Strategy recommendations