About the project
The SyntheSis research project is developing a tool-supported, simulation-based platform for the synthesis, simulation, analysis and transfer of urban freight transport and logistics concepts. The background to the project is that numerous innovative logistics approaches - such as micro-depots, cargo bikes, autonomous delivery vehicles or night logistics - are being tested in pilot projects, but often do not find their way into widespread practical application. The reasons for this are the lack of comparability of the concepts, high implementation costs and uncertainties regarding ecological and economic effects. In addition, there are complex interactions between transport, infrastructure, the environment and business studies, as well as the involvement of many different stakeholders, for example from logistics, local authorities, vehicle development and politics. SyntheSis addresses these challenges through a model-based description of logistics scenarios, the integration of vehicle, infrastructure and municipal data and a simulation-based evaluation of relevant key figures. The extension of the existing MobileCity simulation environment enables realistic analyses under varying urban conditions. In this way, SyntheSis supports cities, companies and other stakeholders in evaluating sustainable and economically viable logistics concepts and transferring them into practice in a targeted manner.