Research, strategy and innovation programs for inland shipping.

For whom: if you need substantiation for policy, investments, programs, or stakeholder alignment.

Typical questions

• What is the factual picture (fleet, corridors, supply chains, bottlenecks)?

• Which options are realistic towards 2035/2050?

• What are the key assumptions and uncertainties?

Deliverables

• Factual basis (data + interviews + desk research)

• Scenarios + impact analysis (incl. sensitivities)

• Decision note: top 3 options + risks + dependencies

Turnaround time (indicative) 1–4 weeks (depending on data access and scope)

For whom : if you need to determine direction, prioritize, and require an output path.

Typical questions

• Which choices do we need to make now, and which later?

• How do we ensure governance, KPIs, and decision-making?

• How do we translate ambitions into a realistic roadmap?

Deliverables

• Selection and prioritization framework (criteria, trade-offs, risks)

• Roadmap 12–24 months + 3–5 years

• KPI set + governance (roles, decision points, rhythm)

Lead time (indicative) 2–6 weeks

For whom : if you want innovation that demonstrably works and scales up (not 'standalone pilots').

Typical questions

• Which pilots are worthwhile and how do we measure success?

• Which partners are a good fit (tech, operators, knowledge, financiers)?

• How do you scale up without vendor lock-in or scope creep?

Deliverables

• Pilot design: hypotheses, KPIs, measurement plan, go/no-go criteria

• Partner selection: RFI/RFP support + role model

• Scaling-up plan: operations, data, compliance, training

Lead time (indicative) 4–12 weeks (phased)