Solutions

BASF factory Logistics (Mannheim)

BASF factory logistics around Ludwigshafen/Mannheim

Type of solution: Optimizing infrastructure
Node: Mannheim
Link or contact: https://www.basf.com/de/de/company/about-us/sites/ludwigshafen/the-site/news-and-media/news-releases/2017/05/p-17-183.html


BASF operates a major site in Ludwigshafen (adjacent Mannheim). This facility generates major economic spinnoff for the wider region but also major traffic flows. Alltough already 70% of all volumes on the Ludwigshafen site is transported via Rail and IWT further improvements are made by BASF. Currently 2100 trucks visit the factroy site each day. Both night deliveries from a consolidation hub to the factory site are researched as well as improvements on site. Among the major innovations is a special BASF intermodal tankcontainer BT-C with a 66 tonnes capacity to replace the current tank cars and special AGV”s to more efficiently transport these containers within the factory.

Impact Overview


Impact criteria / Questions / Answer
Questions
Answer
A Accessibility
Q:The solution impacts the chosen modality of the flows
A:2
Q:The solution impacts the route of the flows
A:2
Q:The solution impacts the volume of the flows
A:2
Q:The solution impacts the timing of the flows
A:2
Q:The solution impacts the available infrastructure capacity
A:2
B Safety
Q:The solution impacts the number of pedestrian casualties
A:0
Q:The solution impacts the number of cyclist casualties
A:0
Q:The solution impacts the number of motorised vehicle casualties
A:0
Q:The solution impacts the external safety of dangerous goods transport
A:2
Q:The solution impacts the external safety of warehousing operations
A:1
C Economy
Q:The solution impacts the attractivity of the local scale (city) of the Node for investments (value capturing)
A:0
Q:The solution impacts the attractivity of the FUA from logisctics perspective of the Node for investments (value capturing)
A:0
Q:The solution impacts the price of living in urban areas (socio economic)
A:0
Q:The solution impacts synergies with other sectors
A:1
Q:The solution impacts the GDP
A:1
D Vitality
Q:The solution impacts the air quality
A:0
Q:The solution impacts the noise levels
A:0
Q:The solution impacts health of citizens
A:1
Q:The solution impacts the ease of moving in the city for citizens
A:1
Q:The solution impacts the quality of living
A:0
E Connectivity
Q:The solution impacts the connection between the city and the functional urban area from a mobility perspective
A:0
Q:The solution impacts the connection between the city and the functional area from a logistics perspective
A:2
Q:The solution impacts the connection with other Nodes on the Corridor
A:2
Q:The solution impacts the connection with other TEN-T Corridors
A:2
Q:The solution impacts the connection with the comprehensive network
A:2