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DELPHI · Project

Unified Digital Network for Coordinating Passenger and Freight Transport Services

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Imagine if the apps for taxis and delivery trucks talked to each other to share the same roads and hubs more efficiently. Instead of two separate systems, this creates a shared digital brain that coordinates both people and packages. It uses smart tools and drones to watch traffic and find the fastest, cleanest routes for everyone.

By the numbers
18
partners
4
pilots for validation
8
total deliverables
The business problem

What needed solving

Passenger and freight transport are currently managed as disconnected sectors. This fragmentation leads to inefficiency, higher emissions, and an inability to handle the complexities of modern e-commerce and urbanization.

The solution

What was built

A federated network of platforms for data sharing, predictive ML models for transport optimization, and a UAS-powered traffic monitoring system.

Audience

Who needs this

Logistics companiesCity transport plannersMultimodal hub operatorsFleet management software providers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Logistics & Delivery
SME
Target: Last-mile delivery provider

If you are a delivery provider dealing with urban congestion and fragmented freight transport — this project developed a federated network of platforms that allows secure data sharing to optimize routes. This reduces emissions and improves operational efficiency.

Public Transit
enterprise
Target: Municipal transport authority

If you are a city transport authority dealing with disconnected passenger and freight sectors — this project developed a governance model and predictive tools. This allows you to integrate both systems into one seamless network for better city flow.

Urban Planning
mid-size
Target: Smart city infrastructure developer

If you are an infrastructure developer dealing with rising urbanization trends — this project developed UAS-powered monitoring and AI algorithms. This provides real-time traffic data to better manage hybrid passenger and freight movements.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for implementing this system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the resulting tools are not provided.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project is designed as a federated network of platforms and is being validated across 4 pilots to ensure it works in real-world ecosystem types.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not listed, though the project emphasizes compliance with EU regulations and GDPR.

How does this handle data privacy and regulations?

The project implemented a Data Management Plan compliant with GDPR and FAIR principles, overseen by an Ethics Review Committee.

How does this integrate with existing transport software?

It uses a federated network design and data federation techniques to ensure interoperability across different transport systems.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 14 industrial partners representing 78% of the group. This high ratio, including 6 SMEs across 8 countries, suggests the project is focused on commercial viability and practical application rather than pure academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact EREVNITIKO PANEPISTIMIAKO INSTITOUTO SYSTIMATON EPIKOINONION KAI YPOLOGISTON in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the DELPHI consortium for pilot integration.

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