SySta

The "System for the stowage planning of air and sea freight loading units" project, also known as SySta, is a 2-year project, starting in 2022 and planned to finish in 2024. The project aims to optimize the stowage planning of loading units in freight forwarding, air, and sea freight terminals. It is a collaboration between the aviation logistics department of Fraunhofer IML in Frankfurt and the maritime logistics department of Fraunhofer CML in Hamburg.

The project utilizes sensor technology and cameras to record the dimensions and weight of individual items. The data collected is then used by Fraunhofer CML to develop algorithms for creating packing patterns that comply with relevant regulations.

Aviation Logistics Department’s Role

SySta is divided into 5 work packages (WP). Fraunhofer IML is responsible for WP 1, WP 2, and WP 5.

WP 1 focuses on analyzing the current processes and infrastructure, identifying data sources, and assessing their automation potential. A report was created to document the environmental parameters and infrastructure in various warehouses, and the requirements for the test setup were defined based on this information.

WP 2 involves analyzing and selecting sensors for piece-level detection. The goal is to assess the state of the art technologies and select a solution approach that meets the requirements defined in WP 1.

WP 5 is dedicated to developing a prototype test application. This application will integrate the individual components and interfaces identified in the previous work packages. The tests for the prototype will be conducted in a hall configuration at Fraunhofer CML in Hamburg.

In 2023, the project completed the sensory acquisition and developed the algorithm for creating packing patterns. In 2024, the corresponding tests will be carried out in a hall configuration at Fraunhofer CML (Hamburg). Additionally, a small replica of the project setup will be displayed at trade fairs.