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Smart freight transport: the way forward
Cluster 3 of NECTAR (Network of European Communications and Transport Activities Research) focuses on logistics and freight and is planning to organize two sessions (3 or 4 papers each) dealing with this topic at the International NECTAR Conference which will be held in Ann Arbor, MI (14-16 June 2015). The Conference will bring together leading researchers from Europe, North America and elsewhere. Arrangements for publication of the papers presented in Cluster 3 Sessions are under consideration.
Topics of Interest
In line with the general call on Smart Transport – Smart Planning our sessions will focus on how big data can improve logistics planning. Topics of interest include:
Collaboration along the supply chain-the physical internet
Sharing capacity by sharing data
Big data in logistics and freight transport
The contribution of advanced smart transportation technologies (autonomous vehicles, advanced control system, etc.) to sustainable logistics
Papers on other topics related to the Cluster Theme “Freight and logistics” are also welcome, and there will be room for these topics in other conference sessions.
Deadline for submissions is: 5 January 2015
Abstracts should be submitted electronically using the form available here.
A copy of the abstract should also be sent to Cathy Macharis, Email: Cathy.Macharis@vub.ac.be
Notification of acceptance: 2nd February 2015
Registration, meals and accommodation for two nights will be offered to NECTAR-members, for only one author per paper. All practical details will be communicated through the Conference Website. In order to participate in the Conference, a consecutive two-year NECTAR membership is necessary. Non-members can find details of how to join the association on the “Membership” page of NECTAR’s website: www.nectar-eu.org
Looking forward to meeting you in Michigan
NECTAR Cluster 2 Coordination Team
Cathy Macharis, Sandra Melo, Johan Woxenius and Anne Goodchild
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