Creating the Internet of Logistics
Interface (API), linked data, ontologies and a
data security framework.
Figure 7: Basic Internet of Logistics flow
Another ongoing initiative with similar
purpose and vision is the EU DTLF (Digital
Transport and Logistics Forum), a group of
experts that brings together stakeholders
from different transport and logistics
communities (from both the private and the
public sector) with a goal to build a common
vision and road map for digital transport and
logistics. The DTLF also contributes to
identifying needs for measures at the EU
level and supports their development and
implementation where relevant. Two
projects, FENIX 9 and FEDeRATED, 10 have
been initiated to start the move from
thought to action.
Logistics and transport data are accessed
through a network of linked data (through
URLs) in RDF format based on W3C
standards. This enables shared data on a
distributed network of platforms. Direct
access to the logistics and transport data
creates visibility in the supply chain. Logistics
and transport companies such as shippers,
forwarders, airlines and other partners are
developing implementations. The semantics
of logistics data for air cargo is being
developed by IATA together with logistics
and transport partners and other
associations, with the first release in
December 2018 and a new revision planned
for March 2020.
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FENIX - https://fenix-network.eu/
10
FEDeRATED - http://www.federatedplatforms.eu/
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