Conroo drives digital processing of hazardous goods at combined transport terminals

Digital and automated handling of hazardous goods at combined transport terminals

Conroo is working together with Logistik-Kompetenz-Zentrum Prien (LKZ Prien), terminal operator Deutsche Umschlaggesellschaft Schiene–Straße (Duss), and combined transport operator Kombiverkehr on a project to digitize and automate the handling of hazardous goods at combined transport terminals.

The joint project focuses on improving the registration and processing of hazardous goods transports in intermodal operations. Today, deliveries and collections of dangerous goods by truck often require manual checks of drivers and loading units at the terminal. In addition, accompanying documents may be incomplete or require updates when changing modes of transport within the terminal.

Digital registration and automated processes

The project aims to replace these manual processes with a digital and automated approach. By storing relevant driver registration data in software systems and transmitting all required transport and control data via digital interfaces or input forms, hazardous goods transports can be registered and processed digitally.

Conroo’s role in the project is centered on enabling digital driver registration and verification as part of a pre-registration process. Driver details and ADR certificate information can be checked in advance, improving safety and reducing delays at the terminal. Accompanying documents and the information they contain are transferred digitally and processed automatically by the system.

Vehicle control within the terminal will be supported by existing camera systems, while established smartphone solutions, software platforms and bookable terminal services are adapted to meet the specific requirements of hazardous goods transport and digital data transmission.

Improving safety, efficiency and data quality

By combining digital registration, automated checks and integrated data flows, the project partners aim to make the handling of hazardous goods in combined transport faster, more efficient and fully compliant with safety regulations. At the same time, the project highlights the importance of consistent data maintenance and data sharing across all parties involved in the logistics chain.

Project funding and next steps

The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport as part of the Federal Program for the Future of Rail Freight Transport (Z-SGV). With funding of €770,000 over a period of 15 months, the partners will work together to further develop digital driver apps and terminal data interfaces, laying the foundation for scalable, automated hazardous goods handling in combined transport.

Soruce:
https://www.eurotransport.de/logistik/spedition-und-logistik/digitalisierung-von-gefahrgut-sendungen-im-kv-terminal-lkz-prien-conroo-duss-kombiverkehr/