Activity and Expected Results
The project activities will take place in a series of six Work Packages (WP) with each partner having clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Separate WP's have been defined to provide a framework and structure to the project. WP's 2,3,4 and 5 are pivotal to the successful implementation of the NS FRITS concept and it is recognised that there will be close integration and co-operation between partners working in WP's 2,3,4 and 5 since together, these will ensure complete integration and operational success.
Work Package 1 is responsible for the overall management, analysis, evaluation and successful delivery of the project ensuring NS FRITS produces the activities and outcomes within the agreed time and budgetary limits guidance: application guide, fact and info sheets resulting in a well managed and implemented project.
- Work Package 2 is responsible for defining the technical requirements of an electronic communication and data capture system that can support efficient, safe and secure supply chain management. This will include conducting research to define end-user needs and identifying a robust communications platform. Utilising leading edge ICT, the system will have the capacity to transmit current and relevant data seamlessly across supply chains to end users. The system will have the ability to expand in terms of data and geographic coverage for future developments and applications. Recommendations will be made to the NS FRITS partnership that will determine the ITS to be designed in WP4 and that will ultimately result in the increased use of ITS in the NSR.
- Work Package 3 is responsible for identifying the type and sources of data to be captured, edited and transmitted using the NS FRITS communications platform. Once established, this activity will encourage long term transnational and multisectoral partnership working throughout the NSR with all partners sharing in the management of strategic transnational transport corridors and the common aim of making the NSR a better place to work, live and invest.
- Work Package 4 is responsible for the design and implementation of the ITS as recommended in WP 2 and 3. The system will be 'real time' and transmitted at key strategic transport corridors including ports within the NSR. The system will offer access to information and improve accessibility to places for the freight supply chain to improve competitiveness, efficiency and security in the NSR. The system will also consider the opportunities for compatibility with other data network systems e.g. AIS system.
- Work Package 5 is responsible for the implementation and execution of three Pilot Projects at key strategic locations in NSR to test the viability and effectiveness of the communications system. This will include the provision of sound data to evaluate the success of the project; in particular, the implementation and sustainability of the electronic communications and data capture network; improvements in efficiencies in the freight supply chain; more environmentally friendly operations and increased competitiveness in the NSR.
- Work Package 6 is responsible for the management, co-ordination and dissemination of all communication and publicity activities related to the project. This will be in collaboration with partners, end users and stakeholders to support and influence regional, national and EU policies. A communications plan and publicity strategy has been produced to support the project.
- A Stakeholder Group will be established who, from the outset of the project, will provide advice and guidance regarding the effectiveness of the communications platform; the nature of the data to be transmitted and the validity of the system applications. Members of the group will include end users, port authorities and handlers, customs and border control, trade associations and local authorities.
The private sector partners involved in the project fully understand and subscribe to the principal that they can gain no commercial benefit. The project delivers new applications and combinations of usage for existing technologies on a transnational scale. All the technological information will be placed in the public domain.
