Resilient Multimodal Corridors

On Sinterklaas Day, the consortium received a delightful gift: an in-person consortium meeting at the ForFarmers premises in Lochem! ForFarmers, one of the project’s key external stakeholders, actively shares their data, priorities, and questions with the researchers. This collaboration allows the team to design the digital twin to address the real-world needs of the players in the field.

The meeting was both engaging and informative. Alongside a lively presentation from the ForFarmers group, participants also had the opportunity to tour the Lochem facilities. Donning safety vests and helmets, the team explored the plants and shipping docks—an experience that brought valuable context to the project. (See the picture above.) A big thank you to ForFarmers for hosting us!

The University of Twente is not the only knowledge institution involved in the Digital Twinning Project. We’re pleased to collaborate with a team from Windesheim University of Applied Sciences. During the meeting, a student project group presented their work, highlighting the impact of climate change on the company’s supply chain. Low water levels are forcing companies in this project to explore alternative transport methods, such as maximizing ship freight capacity or substituting with trucks. Unfortunately, both solutions result in economic losses. By gaining deeper insights and more accurate forecasts of water levels, the project aims to help mitigate these challenges.

We’re excited for the new year ahead, where our collaboration will continue to generate fresh insights, tangible results, and progress toward a fully functional digital twin!

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