The Cargoloop: An economic feasibility study on a cargo application of the hyperloop in Europe

It is expected that the express delivery market will grow strongly in the coming years. This growth, however, is restricted by the shortage of express transportation capacity and is increasingly causing congestion. The transport sector is not only subject to this growing demand from a business perspective but also faces environmental challenges....

The future of air cargo: Design of a solution to use sensor-based data to improve efficiency, transparency and communication for KLM Cargo’s employees and customers

Assignment - This report describes the design of solutions that enable KLM Cargo to add more value for its employees and customers using data generated by new technological opportunities. The scope for this report is on pharmaceutical shipments passing through KLM Cargo’s Schiphol hub, from acceptance to delivery, and focuses on addressing the...

Multi-Perspective Design of a Fast-Track Facility for Cargo Transhipment at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol expects growing cargo volumes in the future. At the same time, due to the expansion of passenger terminals, the cargo handling terminals at Schiphol are relocated and bundled on a smaller area at AAS South-East. The question is: how to handle increasing cargo volumes on a smaller area? One of the opted means to reach a...

Desirability & Viability of a Passenger Cabin in an Aircraft Cargo Hold

Today, two trends can be observed when it comes to commercial aircraft. On the one hand, on top, aircraft cabins are becoming increasingly cramped with more seats. On the other hand, below in the cargo hold, only about 40% of the volume is estimated to be used. The combination of these two trends leads to an interesting proposition - can...