The project is led by Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. Our project partner is Mercadius SE. The software development partner is COSMO UG. Courier, express and parcel service providers and several German cities are supporting the joint project with information and data.
We, the Smart Mobility Institute at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences is researching smart logistics approaches that combine sustainability and digitalization. The institute is headed by Prof. Dr. Benjamin Wagner vom Berg.
The aim of digitalization is to enable more efficient and resilient logistics while incorporating all three dimensions of sustainability.
Having carried out numerous projects since 2009, the institute team has a high level of expertise in linking electromobile drive systems, including fuel cell systems, with innovative digital approaches and the development and evaluation of logistics solutions based on these.
Mercadius is a leading company in the field of urban logistics and offers innovative solutions for the last mile. The company pursues a holistic concept to optimize efficiency in urban environments and relies on digitalization and green logistics solutions to establish new standards in the industry.
Mercadius uses the established delivery vehicles from vehicle manufacturer RYTLE, equipped with swap boxes, in conjunction with modern storage and sorting systems in central inner-city microhubs, such as the so-called CityCube. By creating efficient transportation solutions, Mercadius helps to relieve urban traffic and promote environmentally friendly deliveries.
Mercadius-Team
Dr. Arne Kruse
E-Mail: arne.kruse@mercadius.com
Christoph Drieling
E-Mail: christoph.drieling@mercadius.com
Tamara Bonfante
E-Mail: Tamara.Bonfante@mercadius.com
Chetan Nazare
E-Mail: Chetan.Nazare@mercadius.com
Abhishek Kapoor
E-Mail: abhishek.kapoor@mercadius.com
Amit Kinariwala
E-Mail: amit@mercadius.com
As a subcontractor, COSMO UG is the software development partner in the GDA project. COSMO was founded in 2016 and is a consulting and software development company whose portfolio includes strategy and process development, requirements elicitation and specification as well as implementation of software solutions for sustainable and customer-oriented mobility solutions. By participating in two feasibility studies (Smart Industrial Parks (SIP) – data-based sustainable mobility in industrial estates and ZMo-Gesund: target group-oriented >mobility chains in the healthcare sector) as part of mFUND, COSMO can contribute knowledge and preliminary implementation work to the development.
Aina Andriamananony
Associated partners
The GDA project is supported by a large number of committed partners, including leading logistics service providers and innovative cities. These partners contribute their expertise in the areas of sustainable logistics, urban mobility, and digitalization. By providing valuable data, participating in workshops, and offering advice and practical support, they make a significant contribution to the success of the project. Together, we are developing and testing sustainable solutions for the urban and parcel logistics of tomorrow.
GLS
GLS Germany GmbH & Co. OHG is one of the leading parcel service providers in Germany and Europe. With its commitment to sustainable logistics solutions, GLS supports the GDA project and contributes valuable expertise in the field of modern parcel logistics and sustainable delivery concepts.
CITIPOST
CITIPOST Nordwest is a postal service provider with a strong focus on efficient and customer-oriented deliveries across large parts of the Weser-Ems region and beyond. As a shipping optimizer, CITIPOST organizes the collection of outgoing mail, franking, sorting, and delivery. CITIPOST Nordwest is committed to climate-neutral shipping, as evidenced by the rapidly increasing number of emission-free vehicles. As an associated partner of the GDA project, CITIPOST Nordwest contributes valuable experience in the field of sustainable urban logistics.
CITIPOST Bremen, with its mailboxes and service points in the greater Bremen area, stands for reliable and innovative postal services throughout Germany. Through its cooperation with the GDA project, CITIPOST Bremen supports the development of new, sustainable logistics solutions in the region. CITIPOST Bremen can contribute its own experience in emission-free delivery and the use of cargo bikes and e-transporters.
City of Aachen
The city of Aachen is involved in the GDA project as an associated partner, contributing its experience in the development of sustainable and city-compatible mobility and logistics concepts. Particularly valuable is the well-developed urban data portal “Open Data Portal Aachen” and the geodata portal, which provides the project team with important information and supports the development of data-based solutions.
City of Berlin
The city of Berlin is involved in the GDA project for innovative and sustainable solutions in the field of urban logistics. From the perspective of a large city and metropolis, Berlin contributes important impetus and experience from numerous sustainable last-mile logistics projects to the project.
City of Bremen
The city of Bremen is participating in the GDA project as an associate partner and is actively committed to promoting sustainable logistics and urban mobility. To achieve climate neutrality by 2038, the city is supporting the testing of new concepts in a real urban environment through numerous activities and projects.
City of Bremerhaven
The city of Bremerhaven can support the GDA project as an associated partner from a variety of fields of experience. These include the redesign of the city center, sustainable tourism, sustainable food transport, and support for local trade structures. Together, innovative solutions for sustainable urban logistics are being developed.