Smart cargo hub
This research is focused on the design of future cargo hub processes for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Questions that were handled in this research dealt with the identification of which developments within the airfreight supply chain affect operations at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and how the effects can be smoothly integrated into the developments of Schiphol Southeast such that it can be considered best in class.
Approach
Due to changes in the industry and resulting increase in control for Logistic Service Providers (LSP's) to direct airfreight flow, it is advised to focus on quality improvements for LSP's.
Through a multi-criteria analysis the most promising concept of free ground handling is chosen. Within this concept LSP's are offered three options to choose from: use of the traditional Ground Handling Companies (GHC's), attract an in-house GHC at the landing field or use a dedicated GHC with a transfer point. With this concept lead times will be reduced together with several cost savings.
Results
Taken this new concept into account it is recommended to initiate a project to map the value chain and quantify the benefits in more detail. Furthermore it is advised to start a pilot to test the operational aspects of free ground handling practices on airside. A pilot creates a low barrier for companies to cooperate and adds to the acceptation of innovation process. The results and recommendations that have come forward from this study are taken into account in the conceptual development of the Schiphol Southeast area.
