We research sustainable and future-oriented solutions for national and international freight transport

Science thrives on dialogue, which is why we at the Department of Management and Logistics are looking for innovative solutions for the sustainable design of freight transport in Hesse, Germany and the world. Here you can find out more about how we use planning and analysis of freight traffic to research efficient transport solutions in order to shift, reduce and even avoid traffic. Discover how we are shaping the future of freight transport and how we are working with our research partners to bring about positive change.

Our dialogue in Hesse, Germany and the world

Rail freight transport can be innovative? That's right!

Possibilities of collecting capacity utilization data in rail transport and initial piloting

Precise knowledge of usage data in rail transport, both in freight and passenger transport, is crucial for the efficient management and improvement of rail transport in Germany. Efficiency and control should be improved. Particularly in rail freight transport, by gaining valuable insights into capacity utilisation and operational flexibility. This research focuses on the identification and analysis of freight wagon utilisation indicators and the techniques used to measure them.

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Optimized Industry-Specific Logistics Concepts for the Steel Industry

The steel sector in Germany is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The set climate goals and the associated need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must also be implemented in the steel industry, driving the transition of production towards green steel. We are exploring new approaches which are climate-friendly and quality-preserving.

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What are the requirements for and potentials of establishing a data space for CT in Hesse?

By 2051, CT freight traffic is projected to increase by 73% compared to 2019. The rapid growth in CT freight traffic poses high demands on infrastructure and operational process efficiency. How can the development of a data space support this rapid growth?

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How can digital and multi-sided Transport Platforms improve Combined Transport?

Combined road/rail freight transport (CT) is a more environmentally friendly alternative to pure road freight transport. It combines the system advantages of the individual modes of transport (e.g., of the mass carrying capacity of rail and the flexibility of trucks).

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Research close to practice

How does the introduction of a city toll affect urban freight transport? How can the service network design of an intermodal operator be optimized or route planning be made more efficient for a freight forwarder?

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Our goal: shifting, reducing and avoiding traffic

With the help of application-oriented planning, control and analysis of logistics and transport services, we are researching intelligent and future-oriented solutions to tackle social and economic goals such as climate change or the modal shift.

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Research cooperations for a sustainable future

In addition to internal university partners, we are also in constant exchange with research partners on the international stage.

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Publications on freight transport, busniess management and logistics

Find out more about our publications relating to our research for a sustainable future in freight transport.

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Our conference visits

Our team travels to various conferences and meetings for national and international exchanges on sustainable and innovative freight transport. From Dresden, Berlin and Halle to Edinburgh, Mumbai and Montréal, we get in touch with colleagues from the field of logistics research and share the latest developments and research findings.

Find out more about our exciting conference activities.