Abstract

The transition towards logistics 4.0 is a major challenge for existing and historically grown multimodal hinterland cargo terminals. It is assumed that the traditional communication between human operators, machines and products will become increasingly negligible and will be converted to internet (of things)-based technologies. So far, automated processes have already been partially implemented in some areas as a growing number of operational processes is already undergoing change of digitization, but major adaptations are necessary due to the transition phase towards logistics 4.0. The paper presents findings of the ongoing research project Terminal 4.0 within the framework of the 7. call of the tender “Mobilität der Zukunft” of the Austrian Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit). It deals with the automation and optimization of existing cargo handling processes in order to develop recommendations for future terminals 4.0.