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Main author is: Marc Verelst, January 2020.

This document outlines the state of the art on business models for horizontal collaboration and networked collaborative logistics communities and also describe the necessary actions and activities that have to be undertaken in order to strengthen the basis for the implementation of the Physical Internet. It addresses:

  • Logistics Collaboration Models Initiated by Shippers
    • Process Steps for Subletting of Warehouse Space (P&G - Kellogg´s Example and Stock Bocking, Stock Spots and FLEXE Start Ups)
    • Horizontal Collaboration - Roundtrips (Examples: CO3 project, CHEP)
    • Horizontal Collaboration - Vehicle Fill (Examples: P&G - Tupperware)

  • Logistics Collaboration Models Initiated by Logistics Service Providers
    • Collaborative Logistics Platforms (Examples:ES3, 2XL/ECS, HECORE, NEXTRUST Biscuit Platform)
    • Parcel Delivery Networks (DHL, FEDEX, UPS, GEFCO)
    • Collaborative Corridor Management (ECT/EGS, Essers)

  • Logistics Collaboration Models Initiated by the Public Sector (ports, airport, inland hubs)

Networked Collaborative Communities "Open logistics networks consisting of competing and non-competing stakeholders through which goods are transported and stored in the most efficient way based on open logistics standards and governance and market based pricing mechanisms’"