NETWORKING IN ICT AND LOGISTICS PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION

INCO-Copernicus Programme project AMCAI 0312 (1994-1997) “Application of Modern Concepts in the Automated Information

Management in Harbours by Using Advanced IT-Solutions”

Aimed to creating a united group of scientists that initiated a research on using experiences of leading European universities and technological institutions in management of logistics systems, e.g., at the biggest European seaports (for example, Rotterdam), in order to evaluate a possibility of using these experiences in Latvia.

INCO Copernicus

AMCAI

1995

5 countries, 6 partners

DESIGNING

INCO-Copernicus Programme project DAMAC-HP PL976012 (1998-2000) “Further Development and Practical Application of Harbour

Processes Managing and Controlling Models, Methods and Techniques”

Dedicated to creation of a simulation model of the Baltic Container Terminal, operating in the Riga seaport. The project alos was devoted to investigation of information flows and analysis of business processes in the Ventspils Freeport Authority.

INCO Copernicus

DAMAC-HP

1998

5 countries, 7 partners

PROBLEMS

Lack of interdisciplinary knowledge (ICT + Logistics) for both IT systems adminstrators and logistics managers have influence on

quality of logistics services and bothering introduction of intelligent transportation systems

2000

e-LEARNING

Leonardo da Vinci programme project LOGIS LV-PP-138.003 (2000-2002) “Long-distance tutorial network in “Logistics Information

Systems” based on WEB technologies“.

Designing of course content and e-learning tools for training of the specialists for solving problems in analysis, design and exploitation of logistics information processing systems.

Leonardo da Vinci

LOGIS

2000

4 countries, 9+2 partners

University of Windsor

EuropeCanada

USAEast Carolina

University

University of Denver

Chile

Port of Valparaiso

Russia

Rosoboronexport

Australia

University of Melbourne

Hong-Kong

Hong-Kong Logistics

Association

Leonardo da Vinci

LOGIS

2000

VALORISATION

more than 25 countries

CUSTOMISATION

5th Framework IST programme project BALTPORTS-IT IST-2001-33030 (2001-2003) “Simulation and IT-Solutions: Applications in the

Baltic Port Areas of the Newly Associated States “.

Dissemination of research knowledge, industrial customisation and exploitation of the results of previous projects by involving new user groups from the Baltic region. Establishing the Baltic subregional Competence Centre to promote and support the dissemination of research knowledge in the field of advanced IT-solutions and simulation.

5th Framework

BALTPORTS-IT

2000

7 countries, 14 partners

DISSEMINATION

“Baltic subregional Competence Centre in the field of advanced IT-solutions and simulation with maritime applications “

http://www.balticIT.com

Aimed to promote and support the dissemination of research knowledge and creating opportunities for training of specialists in logistics information systems by using Web-based technologies.

BSRCC

2002

basic unit for e-learning and cross-programme projects networking

PROBLEMS

Learning is still time-consuming due to high capacity of teaching and training material, and limited time resources for training in classroom or e-learning use

Limited real-time access to necessary information resources in working place

Lack of ICT and precise knowledge among social sciences bothering management of modern sociotechnical systems

2004

m-Work

6th Framework IST programme project eLOGMAR-M (2004-2006) “Web-based and Mobile Solutions for Collaborative Work Environment

with Logistics and Maritime Applications“

Gathering and co-ordination activities in the field of IT- and Communication solutions (Web-services, GPRS and WAP/WML mobile services, simulation, technologies for information systems design) with maritime and logistics applications. Investigation and demonstration of mobile logistics solution for the maritime freight route "Baltic Sea feeder ports - Western Europe hub ports (Hamburg) - Mediterranean ports - Chinese ports"

6th Framework

eLOGMAR-M

2004

9 countries, 17 partners

m-Work

MOBILEm-WorkPORTAL

2006

Freight route "Baltic Sea feeder ports - Western Europe hub ports (Hamburg) - Mediterranean ports - Chinese ports"

m-CONSULTING

Leonardo da Vinci programme project LOGIS MOBILE (2004-2006) LV/04/B/F/PP-172.001 (2004-2006) “Competence Framework for

Mobile On-site Accelerated Vocational Training in Logistics Information Systems”

Aimed at development of new mobile m-consulting methods to reduce the time of learning and amount of study material required using mobile communication technologies and Concise Training Dictionary in Logistics Information Systems

Leonardo da Vinci

LOGIS MOBILE

2004

6 countries, 11 partners

PLATFORM

m-Consulting & m-Work

INTERNET

LMSLOGIS2001

PC

PC

PDAPC

ASP

HTTP

GSM access

(GPRS, WAP, WML)

mySQL database

(PHP)

PHP

GSM / UMTS

NETWORK

WAP

GPRS

MOBILEm-WorkPORTAL

2006

INTERDISCIPLINARY

Leonardo da Vinci programme project SocSimNet (2004-2006) LV/04/B/F/PP-172.000 (2004-2006) “Competence Network for

Introduction of Modern ICTE Technologies in Vocational Learning in Social Systems Simulation and Research”

The main task of the project is to diminish the disproportion between specialists in social and engineering sciences in democratic way through introduction of ICTE technologies and modern research methods such as social systems simulation, e-applications and courses of exact and engineering sciences into interdisciplinary vocational master’s programme of Sociotechnical Systems Research and Management.

Leonardo da Vinci

SocSimNet

2004

4 countries, 8 partners

NETWORKING

Leonardo da Vinci

SocSimNet

2004

DESIGNING

5th Framework IST

BALTPORTS-IT

2001

Leonardo da Vinci

LOGIS

2000

BSRCC

2002

Education Track

Application Track

www.balticit.com

Leonardo da Vinci LOGIS

MOBILE

2004

6th Framework IST eLogmar-M

2004

e-Learning m-Consulting

INCO Copernicus

AMCAI

1995

INCO Copernicus DAMAC-HP

1998

INTRODUCTIONm-Work

Development

Interdisciplinary

CONSORTIUM

14 countries (China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands) and European organizations

46 partners (17 universities, 11 SMEs, 7 Public bodies, 6 Professional associations, 3 Large business, 2 Research institutions)

Baltic Container Terminal, Ltd. (Latvia), Beijing Hope Software (China), Bi-Info (Estonia), Charles University Prague (Czech Republic), China Harvest Development Limited, Consortium for Logistics Operations (CFLI) (Italy), Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands), European Social Simulation Association (ESSA), Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (Germany), IDC Information Technologies (Latvia), Information Technology Centre of Riga Regional Council (Latvia), Interbalt Maritime Agency (Estonia), JSC Ventamonjaks (Latvia), Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), Klaipeda State Seaport Authority (Lithuania), Klaipeda University (Lithuania), Koblenz-Landau University (Germany), Latvian Intelligent Systems, Ltd. (LIS), Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders (LAFF), Latvian Transport Development and Education Association (LATDEA), Latvian Travel Agents Association (ALTA), Linköping University (Sweden), Logitrans Consult (Estonia), LogNet of European Logistics Association (ELA), Maritime & Supply Chain Solutions (EUROPE) LTD. (UK), Mettle Groupe (France), Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg (Germany), Politechnical University of Catalonia (Spain), Port of Gdansk Authority (Poland), Port of Hamburg (Germany), Port of Kokkola (Finland), Rail Transportation Service Broker GmbH (Germany), Riga Technical University (Latvia), Sonex Kompiuteriai (Lithuania), Thessaloniki Port Authority (Greece), TNO Metals Research Institute Apeldoorn (The Netherlands), Transeuropean Consultants for Transport, Develoment and Information Technology S.A. (Greece) , University of Barcelona (Spain), University of Genoa (Italy), University of Surray (UK), University of Ulster (UK), University of Valladolid (Spain), Ventspils Freeport Authority (Latvia), Ventspils University College (Latvia), Vidzeme University College (Latvia), Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)