Telespazio S.p.A., 965, via Tiburtina, Rome, Italy. TTS Italia, via di Priscilla Rome, Italy

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1 Paper for NavAge 06 Topic: 2 Company-pecific Applications/Logistics and freight management Title: Multimodal TRAnsportation supported by EGNO - The European platform to promote EGNO and Galileo in the Multimodal Freight Transport Community Point of Contact Mailing address Phone and Fax numbers address Antonella Di Fazio Telespazio.p.A., 965, via Tiburtina, Rome, Italy /3579 (f) Antonella_DiFazio@Telespazio.it Point of Contact Mailing address Phone and Fax numbers address Leonardo Domanico TT Italia, via di Priscilla Rome, Italy / (f) leonardo.domanico@ttsitalia.it

2 Background The economic scenario of the European Union is fast changing, and freight traffic volumes are rapidly growing, mainly road haulage which is still the first choice for goods transport. Adequate financial, technological and legislative measures for boosting freight multimodality and combined transport using alternative modes of transport (such as rail and river), are given priority on the public agenda. In order to face road competition, there is high need to enhance supply to customers, by reducing costs and improving service levels. Presently, the common view is that development and diffusion of IT is the key for achieving this goal. In this scenario, M-TRADE (Multimodal TRAnsportation supported by EGNO) project has the objective of providing an alternative to road transportation through reduced costs and improved services. The introduction of GN, EGNO and in the future Galileo, will facilitate the improvement of services in the multi-modal transport field. M-TRADE (Multimodal TRAnsportation supported by EGNO) is a project co-funded by Galileo Joint Undertaking (GJU) in the frame of a 2nd call 6th Framework Programme contract. M-TRADE s goal is to explore and promote the introduction of EGNO/Galileo in the multimodal transportation sector. The project started in eptember 2005 and has a duration of 18 months. M-TRADE Team includes 13 European Partners, bridging satellite navigation and Intelligent Transport ystems (IT) experts, and representatives of the Freight Transport User Community: Telespazio (I), Alcatel Alenia pace France (F), Bilk Kombiterminál (HU), GMV istemas (E), HITEC (A), Indra Espacio (E), Interporto Bologna (I), Kayser-Threde (D), LogicaCMG Nederland (NL), et-elag (I), Trenitalia Direzione Generale Operativa Logistica (I), TT Italia (I), via donau (A). Telespazio is the project coordinator. M-TRADE output is to identify an end-to-end solution reflecting the User Community viewpoint and maximising the exploitation of Galileo/EGNO benefits in the multimodal freight transport sector. M-TRADE solution relies on the integration of different technologies, available as off-the-shelf products (such as RFID and GPR) and existing IT systems, state-of-play and assets, inherited from National and European initiatives related with GN and freight transportation, purposely enhanced in the frame of the project. It provides services for: Terminal yard management upply chain monitoring and door-to-door delivery (i.e. dangerous, perishable and high-value goods). Real-life demonstrations and trial tests are implemented to prove the validity of the M-TRADE solution in terms of main service enablers : technology, services, impacts/differentiators on safety and efficiency of operations and practises, user acceptance and awareness, market and business opportunities for EGNO and Galileo services/products in the sector. The pilots are set-up over a combined maritime-road-rail-river freight chain, over trans-european corridors V and VII: Genoa maritime-rail-road port Bologna road-rail Interport Budapest rail-road-river Interport. As a result, the project contributes to the exploitation of freight multimodality, and in line with EU policies of a sustainable transport and enhancement of international trade. M-TRADE Objectives and Work tructure In order to reach its objectives, the project relies on a work structure including three sequential phases: Phase I Critical Analysis It started in eptember 2005 and has a duration of four months and includes the analysis and assessment of service enablers for GN applications in the target User Community. This phase has just concluded. Phase II Implementation

3 It has just started at the end of January 2006 with duration of 11 months (planned to end by December 2006) and includes the preparation of the action plan and the real-pilot activities (set-up and execution). Phase III Results Analysis It will start in December 2006 until the end of March 2007 (with a duration of three months); it will produce recommendations and guidelines for a successful exploitation and deployment of EGNO/Galileo in the target User Community. M-TRADE Phase I Critical Analysis During the first phase, M-TRADE performed a critical analysis of the present need and utilisation of position technologies and services in the multimodal freight transport User Community: To outline a clear panorama of the multimodal transport chain, in terms of main players and decision makers To assess the major EGNO/Galileo applications in this User Community domain against all the different technical and non-technical aspects ( service enablers ) To analyse the need for position-related information for the target User Community, taking into account operations, practises and applicable regulations To analyse the current use of position technologies and explore the introduction of EGNO/Galileo (in terms of main technical, user, legislative, standard and market issues) To identify any innovative and advanced EGNO/Galileo applications in this User Community domain, in order to explore the full potential of this technology in short and medium-long term To evaluate and assess the EGNO/Galileo added value, in terms of social and commercial benefits, along with evaluation of market interest and forecast in short and medium-long term scenarios ( ) To identify priorities for the User Community concerning use of GN (EGNO/Galileo), in particular interesting and challenging applications for which EGNO/Galileo differentiators have market value and related services can be successful commercially exploited To explore business opportunities for the whole downstream value-chain and the Galileo operators, also looking to the international nature of the freight trade To identify the necessary steps, guidelines and objectives in short and medium-long term scenarios ( ) to maximise the introduction and deployment of EGNO/Galileo based solutions in Europe and in the world for this User Community. Phase I Critical Analysis Results The Critical Analysis activities have been divided in two sequential phases: Analysis and Assessment. The next diagram summarises the process through these two phases driving the selection of some priority EGNO/Galileo based applications in this UC domain. The Critical Analysis activities end with the identification of the necessary steps, guidelines and objectives in short and medium-long term scenarios to maximise the introduction and deployment of these Priority Applications in this User Community. The Critical Analysis activities have been developed through a combined approach relying on: creening of results and achievements from past and running related studies, projects and initiatives Analysis of statistical data and deskwork Results from scouting through Internet and Consortium Company heritages, on present solutions and current usage of GN and position technologies in the UC Market research from available literature and current statistical figures Direct interviews and meetings with operators involved in the project (and representing key players of the User Community), using a purposely prepared and user-friendly questionnaire

4 Identification (capitalising on the support and feedback of user partners of the project) of priorities allowing an easier penetration of EGNO/Galileo technologies and services in the target market Present policies and strategies, mainly for Member tates and future accession countries, specifically related to freight transportation and trade liberalisation. Authorities Institutions Analysis of UC scenario Candidate Applications Actors Decision Makers Requirements Operation Practises Processes Trends tandard Rules Business relations Needs of position info Use of GN and ICT Key Applications Analysis Criteria Questionnaire & Interviews Desktop Research Assessment Criteria Questionnaire & Interviews Desktop Research Priority Applications Figure 1 - Roadmap for selecting the Priority Applications It shall be noted that effect of Authorities and Institutions (tandardization and regulatory bodies) are taken into account, as capable of defining roles and responsibilities, and influencing business models. As is depicted in the previous figure, this selection is done following a sequential process. First, a set of Candidate Applications needing position information are identified and preliminarily assessed with the aim of identifying the Key ones taking into account the introduction of EGNO and Galileo. These Key Applications are assessed and the obtained results taken into account for selecting those considered as Priority Applications. The criteria driving the selection of the applications along the Analysis and Assessment phases are presented in the following picture. Criteria Applications A N A L Y I Need for Position Info EGNO/Galileo differentiator/added value & Preliminary Market izing & Not transport mode specific Candidate Applications Key Applications Current use of GN and position technologies (operative and pilots) Analysis of ervice Enablers A E M E N T Populate GJU Application Template Priority Applications Identification of objectives and guidelines at: Regulatory, standards, data hort term privacy, user acceptance, Medium-long term operations, practises and Priority Applications will be input for WP3 processes, technology constraints, business relations, policies, market opportunities, social benefits, etc. Based on results on WP3 and WP4, M-TRADE will assess whether of which of them are killer applications for EGNO/Galileo in the UC Figure 2 - Critical Analysis activities

5 The Analysis Phase is aimed to outline a clear panorama of the User Community domain, in terms of actors, regulations, standards, main needs and requirements, operative processes and practises, supply and use of IT solutions (in particular GN-based IT), etc. It is also aimed to identify the Key GN application in the UC. This relies in the following tasks: Description of the UC, including description of the Multi-modal chain, identification of main actors and key players, analysis of Regulations and tandards Main Needs and Demands of the UC couting of past and running projects/initiatives Identification of Candidate Applications to be assessed within the Critical Analysis activities. election of Key Applications and services relevant for the UC in view of EGNO/Galileo. This selection relies on a preliminary assessment of the Candidate applications taking into account a subset of the parameters evaluated within the assessment phase: - EGNO/Galileo differentiator/added value - Non-transport mode specific - Preliminary market sizing. Analysis of the Key Applications: - Description of the application and identification of relevant actors; - Identification and analysis of the main user needs and requirements - tate of the art: analysis of the current use of position technologies in the applications. This includes current solutions available as well as products or pilots - Identification of their benefits for the users, but also of their limitations in terms of technology aspects not only for positioning but also Web and ICT technology for the applications, costs for equipment/operation maintenance, architectures, standards, market, regulations, users issues, etc. The Assessment Phase is aimed to finally identify the necessary steps, guidelines and objectives in short and medium-long term scenarios to maximise the introduction and deployment of EGNO/Galileo in this User Community. Assessment of the Key Applications (in view of EGNO and Galileo) from a technical, economic and social point of view. This is done considering also possible combination with other technologies that so far are not implemented. The assessment also takes into account the comparison of the benefits against the current UC scenario: Operational benefits associated with the higher level of accuracy, availability and reliability ocial and commercial benefits (e.g. investments, standards, regulations, applications, services and infrastructures). The assessment relies on the evaluation of interests of the UC towards the deployment of EGNO/Galileo technologies and related services for the Key Applications, and the identification of any possible obstacle or barrier, and key drivers necessary for a successful introduction and deployment of EGNO/Galileo use for these applications. In particular, differentiators are also noted for applications dealing with compliance with norms, safety and environmental protection. Note that in order to understand the interests of the User Community, it is necessary to evaluate the main characteristics of the supply and distribution chains: dimension, level of complexity, analysis of logistic knots, needs of industry operators, also focusing on the deficiency in its organisation and management, industry and supply chain trends, chances of multimodal integration. Regarding the market assessment some considerations shall be done: 1. Market interest and forecast is evaluated in short and medium-long term scenarios ( ). The European framework in which the User Community fits is also analysed, in terms of evaluation of interests and business opportunities in the same time range.

6 2. For estimating the M-TRADE market size the time frame of is considered in 5-year steps. First the development of the addressable market size for EU25 is estimated. If no figures for EU25 are available, EU15 is considered. The addressable market size figures are factored by GN penetration and M-TRADE market share ratios to finally get an appraisal for the M-TRADE market size. 3. A first indication of the benefits as well as the costs (in the sense of users willingness to pay) potentially resulting from the usage of Key services from a lead user point of view will be provided. This initial analysis of costs and benefits related to the M-TRADE Key applications will be extended in the course of Phase III. As a matter of fact, benefits generated and costs triggered by new applications serve as an essential basis in the decision process towards the adoption of new supplies. election of the Priority Applications. tarting from the assessment results, justification of the criteria driving the selection of the priority application (the preferred concept), together with the technical evidence of its validity in terms of feasibility and development risk. Differentiation is done between priority applications at short or medium/long term. Priority Applications Objectives. Guidelines and objectives in short and medium-long term scenarios ( ) for the introduction and deployment of EGNO/Galileo use for the "priority applications" (as input for the Action Plan). The priority applications have been selected from the three main identified scenarios: Node/Terminal yard management On-route/upply chain monitoring and door-to-door delivery Infrastructure charging. Priority EGNO/Galileo applications for the freight multimodal market have been identified (highlighted in green in the table). For them, a business model, along with a preliminary market analysis and evaluation of cost/benefit have been assessed. These applications will be demonstrated in the trial campaign during phase II of the project. Collected data and feedback will be used in the frame of phase III of the project, as inputs for refining the market study and providing guidelines/recommendations for a successful introduction and deployment of EGNO/Galileo based technologies and service in the considered market segment.

7 Application cenario Application cenario Description / ervice demands Application Name Application Description Application supporting the composition of different trains on different tracks. hunting Operations Node -Terminal Planning and monitoring of all those activities that can yard guarantee not only the best performance within the management terminal but also the best use of all its facilities. On-route - upply chain monitoring and door-to-door delivery Monitoring the supply chain lets the transport operator always know the status of its commitments in terms of fleet positioning, goods condition, time of delivery/collection, change of transport mode. This relies on the integration of specific applications along the supply chain. Asset and resource management Haulage delivery and freight collection Goods tracking and tracing Perishable goods tracking and tracing Dangerous goods tracking and tracing High-value goods tracking and tracing Application managing assets and resources within the terminal. It makes it possible to always have an updated picture of the terminal itself and thus know where ITU, wagons, locomotives are positioned together with relative information on status and content. Application supporting the series of safety and commercial controls during this phase of the transport. This phase starts when the transport means arrives/departs to/from the terminal gate. Application allowing to track and trace the ITU positioning along the supply chain, including also identification of goods and, if necessary, continuous status monitoring of transported freight (including tampering control). Note that this application can rely on integration with information coming from applications managing the transport means (e.g. road fleet management, train monitoring and positioning, vessel monitoring and positioning, etc) Infrastructure charging upporting the collection of taxes associated with the use of infrastructures. These applications require little local infrastructure and allow charging to be based on wide criteria (time, location, distance and infrastructure-usage, etc). Freight Tolling (Road Haulage) Waterway charges and inland waterways vessel harbour dues Infrastructure charging on rails Application aimed to support governmental taxes for trucks based, for example, on distance driven, number of axles, the emission category of the truck, weight, etc. Applications supporting the RI directive by assisting in levying charges for the use of the waterways. The travel data (together with the type and size of vessel, type and volume of cargo, frequency of travel, time of day, etc) can be used to automatically calculate the charge and initiate invoicing, thus facilitating the process for waterway users and authorities. GN-based toll systems supporting the charging of railway infrastructure fees. Table 1 - List of Application cenarios, Candidate and Priority EGNO/Galileo Applications in Freight Multimodality 7