ITS for Freight Logistics

Contents
About the Editor
Preface
Acknowledgement
1 Introduction to mobility of goods and freight logistics
1.1 Overall perspective of movements of goods
1.2 Structure of movements of goods
1.2.1 Macroscopic aspect
1.2.1.1 Spatial pattern of freight transport
1.2.1.2 The transformation of the production chain into the transport chain
1.2.1.3 Management of the flows of goods – logistics
1.2.2 Microscopic aspect
1.2.2.1 Basic pattern of transport flow, transshipment, and bundling of freights
1.2.2.2 Intermodal transport
1.3 ICT innovations for freight logistics
1.3.1 Efficient globalized trade
1.3.1.1 Requirements for freight logistics
1.3.1.2 Interconnectivity and interoperability
1.3.2 Environmental requirements
1.3.2.1 Monitoring of goods and ITS
1.3.2.2 Speed of freight, deceleration, and JIT transport
1.4 Freight logistic operations and related standardization
1.4.1 Logistics document processing and acquisition of location data
1.4.2 Electronic data exchange and related standards
1.4.3 International standards for freight logistics
1.4.3.1 ISO/TC204 standards
1.4.3.2 Other related ISO standards
1.5 Current issues on applying ITS and ICT to logistics
1.5.1 Technical issues of ICT
1.5.2 Recent developments in ICT related to the freight logistics
1.5.2.1 IoT
1.5.2.2 Big Data
1.5.2.3 AI
1.5.2.4 RFID
1.5.2.5 Cloud computing
1.5.3 Impacts to mobility of goods by e-commerce
1.6 Issues for further developments and utilization of standards
1.6.1 Information systems and interoperability
1.6.2 ICT infrastructure for supply chain logistics
1.7 Future issues related to cybersecurity of supply chain
1.8 Summary
References
2 Global logistics visibility
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Primary and essential requirement for global logistics
2.2.1 Players and business process in a material flow in global logistics
2.2.2 Buy-Ship-Pay model in global logistics
2.2.3 SHIP model and transport service provider
2.2.4 Use case of international trade and transport
2.2.5 Importance of definition of transport unit and equipment
2.2.6 How to realize "Global Logistics Visibility"-use case of export container process
2.2.6.1 General process
2.2.6.2 The importance regarding the timing of allocation of transport equipment
2.2.6.3 The importance of the use of international standards for all cargo journey
2.3 Solutions for global logistics visibility
2.3.1 Cargo owners' requirement for global logistics
2.3.1.1 Requirement for cargo journey in global logistics
2.3.1.2 Pipeline logistics concept from global industry
2.3.1.3 Data pipeline by UN/CEFACT transport
2.3.2 Basic international standard for trade and transport
2.3.2.1 Trade facilitation and E-business (UN/CEFACT)
2.3.2.2 Trade facilitation recommendations
2.3.2.3 Code list recommendations
2.3.3 International standard development activities/initiatives for the visibility
2.3.3.1 Real-time cargo visibility of land transport
2.3.3.2 End-to-end scenario for pipeline logistics
2.3.3.3 International standard development aspects for intermodal transport
References
3 Global logistics standards development focusing on marine container terminal
3.1 Introduction: developments of the BAY PLAN data exchange format
3.1.1 BAY PLAN description on board a vessel: ISO/TC104
3.1.2 Development of UN/EDIFACT application-level syntax rule: ISO/TC154
3.1.3 Development of BAY PLAN message: in collaboration with UN/CEFACT
3.2 New association of 'SMDG'
3.3 SMDG's 11 working groups of SMDG and their activities
3.3.1 BAPLIE/MOVINS WG
3.3.2 Container messages WG
3.3.3 TPFREP (terminal performance report) WG
3.3.4 IFTSAI (forwarding and transport schedule availability information message) WG
3.3.5 VERMAS (verified gross mass) WG
3.3.6 SMDG code lists WG
3.3.7 Inter-company communication and process WG
3.3.8 Stowage plan validation WG
3.3.9 Webservice standardization WG
3.3.10 ConRo (Container and RoRo)/RoRo (Roll-on/ Roll-off) WG
3.3.11 M/R (maintenance and repair) WG
3.4 Collaboration/cooperation with other organizations
3.4.1 UN/CEFACT
3.4.2 ITIGG (International Transport Implementation Guidelines Group)
3.4.3 PROTECT group
3.4.3.1 PROTECT group's deliverables
3.4.4 BIC (Bureau of International des Containers)
3.4.4.1 BIC facility code
3.4.4.2 BoxTech (Tare weight, etc., of a container)
3.4.5 DCSA (digital container shipping association)
3.4.6 EXIS Technologies Ltd
References
4 Supply chain and RFID technology
4.1 Supply chain model
4.1.1 Conceptual supply chain model
4.1.2 Containers used in Layer 4
4.1.3 RTIs (pallets) used in Layer 3
4.1.4 RTIs (returnable boxes) used in Layer 3
4.1.5 RPIs used in Layer 3
4.1.6 Liquid containers (drums, etc.) used in Layers 2 and 3
4.1.7 RPIs used in Layers 1 and 2
4.2 Basic structure of ICT and ITS technologies for mobility of goods
4.2.1 Concept of supply chain management
4.2.2 Principle of item identification for supply chain
4.2.3 Standardization bodies for unique identification numbers
4.2.4 Standard layers of supply chains
4.2.5 Data storage standards
4.2.6 Supported identification standards
4.2.7 Application standards
4.3 Data requirements of goods and related standards
4.3.1 Identification code standards
4.3.2 Basic structure of identification codes
4.3.3 Examples of product codes
4.4 RFID and middleware
4.4.1 RF tag data structure
4.4.2 RFID and global supply chain
4.5 EDI and mobile EDI for customs clearance
4.5.1 EDI and unique identification codes
4.5.2 Logistics information systems
4.5.3 Visualization using data carriers
5 International data exchange solutions for transport logistics
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Standard development background
5.3 Data exchange interoperability
5.3.1 The e-Freight framework
5.3.2 Methodology approach
5.3.3 Method followed
5.4 Standards
5.4.1 Background of ISO/IEC 19845
5.4.2 Standards development
5.4.3 Core data elements
5.5 Freight movement
5.6 Interoperability in procurement leading us forward
References
6 City Logistics
6.1 Introduction
6.2 City Logistics
6.2.1 City Logistics concepts
6.2.2 Freight operator recognition scheme
6.2.3 Delivery servicing plans
6.2.4 Building rating systems
6.3 Electronic toll collection
6.3.1 Electronic toll collection concepts
6.3.2 Melbourne's CityLink project
6.4 Telematics
6.4.1 Telematics concepts
6.4.2 Intelligent Access Program
6.5 Reservation systems
6.5.1 Reservation system concepts
6.5.2 Melbourne's Emporium
6.5.3 Toyota city
6.5.4 Sydney's Courier Hub
6.6 The Australian integrated multimodal ecosystem
6.6.1 Overview
6.6.2 Signal coordination for freight vehicles
6.6.3 Expected time of arrival prediction
6.6.4 Other applications
6.7 Conclusion and future directions
References
7 UK Freight and Logistics
7.1 The state of the UK freight and logistics sector
7.1.1 Freight in the UK
7.1.2 UK road freight
7.1.3 UK rail freight
7.1.4 UK water freight
7.1.5 UK air freight
7.2 Supply chains in the UK
7.2.1 UK commercial vehicle fleet profile
7.2.2 Changing delivery patterns (Internet shopping, etc.)
7.2.3 Night vehicles and night-time deliveries
7.2.4 The UK van market growth
7.2.5 Warehousing
7.3 Safety and security
7.3.1 Compliance schemes
7.3.1.1 What is FORS and other compliance schemes?
7.3.1.2 Benefits of FORS accreditation
7.3.2 Incident prevention on the Strategic Road Network
7.3.2.1 Causes of accidents
7.3.2.2 The effects of incorrect weight distribution and overloading
7.3.3 Drivers' hours
7.3.4 Driver fatigue
7.3.5 Lorry parking
7.3.5.1 Issues and challenges
7.3.5.2 Impact on well-being
7.3.5.3 Case study – National lorry parking study
7.4 On-site parking
7.4.1 Utilisation
7.5 Facilities and price
7.6 Off-site parking (e.g. parking in laybys and industrial/retail parks)
7.6.1 Appropriate parking
7.6.2 Criminal activity
7.6.3 Estimation of additional parking required
7.6.4 Bad weather driving
7.6.5 Environmental challenges
7.6.5.1 Reducing carbon
7.6.5.2 Local air quality issues
7.7 Freight regulations and standards
7.8 Technology for today and tomorrow?
7.8.1 The Internet of things and 5G
7.9 Conclusion
References
8 Urban mobility ITS application deployments in Japan
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Use cases of applications for urban mobility improvements
8.2.1 Access control in urban area to enforce freight vehicle entry to certain area
8.2.1.1 Enforcement use case
8.2.2 WIM to enforce heavy good transport vehicles
8.2.2.1 Enforcement use case
8.2.3 Dangerous goods/hazardous materials transport management to enforce geo-fencing
8.2.3.1 Enforcement use case
8.2.4 Law enforcement applications to regulated freight vehicles such as overloaded vehicle shutout from urban area
8.2.4.1 Enforcement use case
8.2.5 Remote digital tachograph monitoring to maintain safe freight transport vehicles movement
8.2.5.1 Enforcement use case
8.2.6 Heavy vehicle air quality controls and geo-fencing in urban area
8.2.6.1 Enforcement use case
8.2.7 Freight vehicle management applications supporting efficient and safe transport fleet operation
8.2.7.1 Unregulated service use case
8.2.8 There are other requirement needs for realizing these services and those key issues to be considered when sharing/managing/provisioning big data can be summarized as follows
8.3 Actual application deployments in Japan
8.3.1 Use case description of Japan RHV movement monitoring enhancing system, the ETC2.0
8.3.2 System overview of Japan ITS service system
8.4 Conclusion
References
9 Logistics IoT in Thailand
9.1 Logistics IoT in Thailand
9.1.1 Logistics in Thailand: an overview
9.1.1.1 The road to economic growth
9.1.1.2 Second most traffic deaths in the world
9.1.1.3 Fuel costs account for majority of operating costs
9.1.1.4 Installation of onboard GPS units in commercial vehicles mandated by the Thai government
9.1.1.5 Development of onboard GPS units in response to changes in Thai law
9.1.2 Thailand's logistics industry: present situation and issues
9.1.2.1 Issues facing Thailand's logistics industry
9.1.3 Utilizing 3G and RFID mobile solutions
9.1.3.1 Novel IoT-based service for total control of drivers, vehicles, and goods in transit
9.1.4 Expansion of the iQsan service into ASEAN and future challenges
9.1.4.1 iQsan total support service
9.1.4.2 Image transmission service
9.1.4.3 System capable of transmitting traffic congestion information and dispatching vehicles based on generated GPS information
9.1.4.4 Bus navigation service
9.1.4.5 Adapting to cross-border logistics
9.1.4.6 Preparing for legislation governing radio waves
References
Index
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