The interactive platform of European intermodal terminals, presenting information on intermodal terminals, could be extended and now presents over 300 intermodal terminals of 24 European countries in a uniform high quality.

The interactive intermodal terminal database, which has been developed within the framework of the AGORA project and was launched in September 2010, offers a standardized access, presentation and information of intermodal terminals in Europe. It is the aim of KombiConsult to expand the database geographically and from the content perspective continuously. Next to the mapping of the location, contact details are displayed and users get access to infrastructural and operative indicators of the terminals. With an open layout and innovative features, KombiConsult, manager of the intermodal terminal database, was the first to provide a European platform for these important infrastructure installations.

KombiConsult seeks to keep the database updated and to extend furthermore. If terminal operators should miss “their” terminal or can provide updated information in the meanwhile, they are invited to request an entry or update via an integrated form.

Access to the interactive database and information on the respective intermodal terminals is provided at www.intermodal-terminals.eu/database.

In the AGORA group operators of important European intermodal terminals are working together in the continuous improvement of their terminals’ efficiency.

KombiConsult is an independent consultancy specialized in all aspects of intermodal transport.

Identification of the efficiency and performance of intermodal terminals is now possible for the first time, making use of the Intermodal Terminal Eco-Efficiency Calculator (ITEC)

“Green” transport chains become more and more important. In this context, intermodal terminals are key drivers for competitiveness and sustainability of multimodal transport. However, within the calculation of the transport chains’ carbon footprint the terminals have been neglected so far.

The ecological efficiency and performance of intermodal terminals depends on layout, technology and operational processes. A realistic and detailed consideration of these parameters is now possible for the first time, making use of the “Intermodal Terminal Eco-Efficiency Calculator (ITEC)”. This tool has been developed by HaCon, KombiConsult and thinkstep (formerly PE International) within the scope of the EcoHubs project, co-funded by the EU.

ITEC allows for

• Calculating energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) performance of intermodal rail/road terminals including all relevant operations;
• Identifying the terminal’s “hot spots”, i.e. the main energy consumers and processes;
• Pointing out the impact of “greening measures” already implemented and anticipates effects of planned measures.

ITEC has already been applied successfully to several European terminals. To receive further information, please contact:

     Mr Klaus-Uwe Sondermann, KombiConsult, usondermann@kombiconsult.com or
     Dr. Johannes Hildebrandt, HaCon, jan.hildebrandt@hacon.de

Please take also notice of the ITEC product sheet attached here:

ITEC factsheet

The transport of dangerous goods in combined transport rail-road is a complex issue. The recent information has been summarized in a small brochure for daily use in the framework of the DESTINY project.

The brochure is available in several languages on the project’s website. The information is also relevant for intermodal terminals so that KombiConsult publishes the brochure also on this AGORA website.
The information included in the brochure provides practical information but can under no circumstanzes replace the consultation of the respective legal framework in case of doubt.

DESTINY which stands for DEployment of STandards for INtermodal efficiency is a co-funded project under the umbrella of the MarcoPolo programme of the European Commission, aims to provide a common learning action to improve efficiency in the intermodal transport chain.

The project, which starts on September 1, 2012 and will end August 31, 2014 is developed by a consortium of 8 partners, and relies on the official support of 15 associations operating in the intermodal transport sector. DESTINY seeks to deploy best practices in the implementation of existing standards related to the identification, marking and codification of ILUs, load securing and handling dangerous goods. The ultimate goal is to enhance the competitiveness of European intermodal transport and thus contribute to develop greener modes of transport as an alternative to pure-road freight transport in Europe.

KombiConsult GmbH, providing advise to the intermodal world, performs the secretariat for the AGORA Working Group of Intermodal Terminals and participates in DESTINY-Project.

Rail-Road Combined Transport of Dangerous Goods_ENHerunterladen
Kombinovana Doprava Nebzpecnych Veci_CZHerunterladen
Transport Gefährlicher Güter im Kombinierten Verkehr_DEHerunterladen
Le Transport Combiné de Marchandises Dangereuses_FRHerunterladen
Il Trasporto Intermodale con Merce Pericolosa_ITHerunterladen
Gecombineerd Vervoer Weg-Spoor van Gevaarlijke Stoffen_NLHerunterladen
Drogowo-Szynowy Transport Kombinowany Towarów Niebezpiecznych_PLHerunterladen
Transport av Farligt Gods i Kombitrafik Väg/Järnvag_SEHerunterladen
Kombinirani Promet Z Nevarnimi Snovmi_SIHerunterladen

Rail-Road Combined Transport of Dangerous Goods_EN
Kombinovana Doprava Nebzpecnych Veci_CZ
Transport Gefährlicher Güter im Kombinierten Verkehr_DE
Le Transport Combiné de Marchandises Dangereuses_FR
Il Trasporto Intermodale con Merce Pericolosa_IT
Gecombineerd Vervoer Weg-Spoor van Gevaarlijke Stoffen_NL
Drogowo-Szynowy Transport Kombinowany Towarów Niebezpiecznych_PL
Transport av Farligt Gods i Kombitrafik Väg/Järnvag_SE
Kombinirani Promet Z Nevarnimi Snovmi_SI

Schlüsselnutzer und Hersteller möchten ihre Erfahrungen mit Ihnen austauschen und wir laden Sie daher herzlich ein zu unserem Tages-Workshop zum Thema “Gate-Automation mit OCR-Technologien” am
17.Oktober 2013, 10:00-16:00
im Best Western Plus Delta Park Hotel, Keplerstraße 24, 68165 Mannheim, Deutschland
Der Workshop besteht aus einem Seminar und einem Besuch des KTL-Terminal Ludwigshafen, wo Kamera-Portale auf Straßen- und Schienenseite bereits installiert und in Betrieb sind.
Der Workshop wird in deutscher Sprache mit englischer Simultanübersetzung durchgeführt.
Um uns die Organisation zu erleichtern, bitten wir Sie sich anzumelden indem Sie den Antwortbogen komplettiert zurücksenden. Die Anzahl der Teilnehmer ist begrenzt und wir berücksichtigen die Anmeldungen in der Reihenfolge ihres Eingangs. Die Teilnahme ist für Sie kostenfrei. Nur angemeldete Gäste deren Reservierung bestätigt wurde können am Workshop teilnehmen.
Die Aktivitäten werden kofinanziert von der Europäischen Kommission im Rahmen der Marco Polo Gemeinsamen Lernaktion DESTINY.

Gate Automation mit OCR-Technologien Einladung/AnmeldungHerunterladen

In der Hoffnung, Sie in Mannheim/Ludwigshafen begrüßen zu dürfen, verbleiben wir
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
KombiConsult GmbH
ppa. Klaus-Uwe Sondermann

Key users and their suppliers would like to share their experiences with you and we kindly invite you to attend our one day workshop on “Gate automation with OCR-technologies” on
17.Oktober 2013, 10:00-16:00
in the Best Western Plus Delta Park Hotel, Keplerstraße 24, 68165 Mannheim, Germany
The workshop is made of an in-house part and a visit to the KTL terminal in Ludwigshafen, where camera portals have been installed on the rail and road side, recently.
The Workshop will be executed in German language with simultanous interpretation in English.
In order to facilitate organizing the meeting we would like you to register by responding to this invitation e-mail. The number of seats is limited and we respect conformations in the sequence of appearance. The workshop is free of charge for you. Only participants that received a written confirmation by e-mail are invited to attend the meeting.
The activities are co-financed by the European Commission in the framework of the Marco Polo Common Learning Action “DESTINY”.

Gate Automation with OCR-Technologies Invitation PackageDownload
Invitation package and registration form.

Hoping to meet you in Mannheim/Ludwigshafen we remain with
Kind regards
KombiConsult GmbH
ppa. Klaus-Uwe Sondermann