Together with our network, we are strengthening freight transport in Germany

The transfer of our research results into practice, whether through joint projects or practical events, is a central element of our department. Here you will find an overview of the individual categories such as our practice partners and projects, as well as our events and lectures.

Our network in Hesse, Germany and the world

Research lab for innovative freight wagons: cooperation institute between TU Darmstadt and DB Cargo

In the “Research Lab Innovative Freight Wagon”, we research innovative solutions in the field of logistics and transportation. Not only are exciting research projects being developed here, but we are also working hard on new teaching and training opportunities. Together, TU Darmstadt and DB Cargo are shaping the future of logistics, from intelligent freight wagons to innovative transport services.

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xChange-Circle M&T – Sustainable Mobility and Transport

For a future worth living, our world must change fundamentally. Sustainable action is the key to a successful transformation of the transportation system. The Technical University of Darmstadt is making an internationally visible contribution to the sustainability of transportation. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the effects of today's transportation, a sustainable transportation system is presented along a transformation path. Our Chair is contributing to the xChange Circle with exciting innovations in road and rail freight transport.

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Events and lectures by our team at the Chair of Business Management and Logistics

At the “Connectivity Initiatives” conference organized by the House of Logistics and Mobility in Frankfurt am Main, our research associate Yuerui Tang provided exciting insights into the potential and challenges of the Trans-Caspian route – an up-and-coming alternative in the movement of goods between China and Europe with promising prospects.

The results of one of our study clearly show:

The potential:

  • Interest in alternative routes is growing steadily.
  • The infrastructure along the route is functional and is being continuously expanded.
  • Stakeholders are working together to overcome existing bottlenecks.

The challenges:

Taking the port of Aktau as an example: currently designed for general and bulk cargo, it needs to be modernized for container handling.

Current developments:

  • Kazakhstan is proactively investing in infrastructure.
  • Ambitious goal: The port of Aktau is to become a container hub by 2030.
  • And best of all: everyone involved is pulling together to make this vision a reality!

To shape the future of rail, we presented two exciting projects at the 9th HOLM Innovation Marketplace of the House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) in Frankfurt am Main on September 3, 2024.

Hongjun Wu presented the results of the “DataKV“ project carried out jointly with catkin GmbH and showed what a digital data room could look like in the future and how it could contribute to the exchange of information in combined road/rail freight transport in order to increase the efficiency of the entire transport chain.

Paul Bossong reported on the ongoing “ConnectedKV“ project, which is researching business models for digital platforms for combined road/rail freight transport as well as drivers and barriers to platform adoption.

Read more about our other events and presentations here.