COllaborative Models for integrated Passenger And Cargo Transport (COMPACT)

The Collaborative Models for integrated Passenger And Cargo Transport (COMPACT) project, issued under solicitation number 22946 by the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek through the Toegepaste en Technische Wetenschappen agency, focuses on the integration of passenger and freight transport systems. The initiative aims to develop smart coordination strategies and decision-making models that allow these typically separate sectors to share transport capacity. A primary goal is to enable this collaboration while ensuring that individual transport companies retain operational control. By optimizing the use of existing infrastructure, the project seeks to address critical industry challenges including traffic congestion, environmental emissions, and staff shortages. The ultimate objective is to create a more sustainable, flexible, and efficient transport ecosystem that provides tangible benefits to travelers, transport providers, and society at large.