Data Sharing Platform for Freight Flow Connectivity & Visibility

A connected supply chain requires a robust and transparent decision support system prioritizing movement of goods visibility. The Coalition’s approach will optimize freight movement by providing dashboard tracking and robust decision support systems to optimize freight and vehicle loads. Modeled after the Fenix 2.0 Network and lessons learned from participants within the FLOW initiative, D2D will create a decentralized federated data sharing platform for sharing data securely between Coalition members that is particularly beneficial to transport and logistics operators. This project will demonstrate the coordination of a set of shipments from dock to door and assess the resulting economic, customer service, environmental, social equity, and workforce benefits.

The Coalition unites shippers, transportation providers, cities and authorities, transportation management, software providers, and customers. Together, we will enable secure and private connections for data sharing while capturing traditional and non-traditional sources and improving metrics such as freight arrival time and travel speed according to real-time port and hub schedules. Expected outcomes include reduced congestion and queuing times at each supply chain level and improved decision-making through forecasting and strategic scenario planning.

With this platform as a backbone, the coalition will drive use-inspired and socially equitable technology development in the key topic areas of automation, freight decarbonization, secure communications, and freight movement optimization.