Reduce Fuel Consumption per tonnage Freight – DB Schenker
Overview
Company Name / Department |
DB Schenker |
Contact Person |
Arjen Grondsma |
Location |
Tilburg |
Study programme(s) |
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Community | ESCF |
Start Date |
September 2021 |
Housing arranged by company | No |
Compensation |
450,- EUR per month |
Company Description
DB Schenker is the world’s leading global logistics provider — we support industry and trade in the global exchange of goods through land transport, worldwide air and ocean freight, contract logistics and supply chain management. DB Schenker is a division of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG that focuses on logistics and was founded 135 years ago. Integrated logistics resides at the world’s most important intersections, where the flow of goods creates an effective link between carriers. Our value-added services ensure the flow of goods continues seamlessly and supply chains stay lean and optimized for success.
Project Description
Business Unit Land Transport
How can we reduce fuel consumption per tonnage short term, and against which investments?
In scope of this project:
Data driven:
- High Capacity Transport (Eco trailers) for high volume lanes
- Multi-Modal
- Reduce empty milage by more efficient planning
Equipment driven:
- Eco training
- Down-speeding
- Aerodynamic Profiling
- Anti-idling
- Low rolling resistance wheels
Inspired by below link, we are looking for solutions that have a big impact on reducing greenhouse gasses short term: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/10/business/airlines-fuel-savings-routes/index.html
Goals of the Project
Investigate the different possibilities for the Reduction of Fuel Consumption, and what would be the best short term measure.
Deliverables
Overview of alternatives / solutions / tools
Essential Student Knowledge
Logistics knowledge and AI / Big Data knowledge
More information: escf@tue.nl