“We are looking for a new location.” Easier said than done. Choosing a (new) location is one of the most strategically important decisions a company makes – with far-reaching consequences for costs, supply chains, accessibility and employees. But what makes a location attractive? What alternatives are there? How do you make an informed choice?

The modal shift requires more than just rail freight transport, the appropriate infrastructure and digital transformation.

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Semi-trailers account for around 70% of freight traffic on Germany's roads. So how can we shift more goods from road to rail?

The advantages of combined road/rail freight transport (CT) are obvious: less CO₂, fewer traffic jams, greater attractiveness for drivers. The German government also predicts that combined transport will grow by 76% by 2051, and yet there are still many hurdles to overcome!

The question “What is logistics?” cannot just be answered with “transportation and warehousing” – it encompasses much more. Logistics is the backbone of modern economic systems and ensures that goods, information and services are managed and moved efficiently.

We live in a highly connected world and modern logistics is no longer conceivable without value creation networks. Open and flexible value chains characterize our economic system in a dynamic international environment.

The logistics industry is constantly evolving – driven in particular by digitalization, automation and data-based decision-making. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in this, even if the real key to progress lies not in AI itself, but in the underlying data, because no AI can work meaningfully without high-quality, structured and contextualized data.

Global flows of goods require precise planning and coordination. In the Transport Management module at TU Darmstadt, students acquire in-depth knowledge of modern logistics processes, intermodal transport solutions and supply chain management. Practical, future-orientated and with a focus on sustainability, the course prepares students for responsible positions in a dynamic industry.

Climate-friendly, efficient, forward-looking: Combined transport links rail, road, water and air to create intelligent transport chains. At TU Darmstadt, students learn how these multimodal systems are planned, controlled and optimized – with a focus on digitalization, sustainability and resilient supply chains. Practical teaching, active research and innovative projects such as the “Combined Transport Forum” or the innovation laboratory at HOLM make TU Darmstadt a pioneer in this field.