1. NETWORKING IN ICT AND LOGISTICS PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

2. INTRODUCTION INCO-Copernicus Programme project AMCAI 0312 (1994-1997) “Application of Modern Concepts in the Automated Information Management in Harbours by Using Advanced IT-Solutions” Aimed to creating a united group of scientists that initiated a research on using experiences of leading European universities and technological institutions in management of logistics systems, e.g., at the biggest European seaports (for example, Rotterdam), in order to evaluate a possibility of using these experiences in Latvia. INCO Copernicus AMCAI 1995 5 countries, 6 partners

3. DESIGNING INCO-Copernicus Programme project DAMAC-HP PL976012 (1998- 2000) “Further Development and Practical Application of Harbour Processes Managing and Controlling Models, Methods and Techniques” Dedicated to creation of a simulation model of the Baltic Container Terminal, operating in the Riga seaport. The project alos was devoted to investigation of information flows and analysis of business processes in the Ventspils Freeport Authority. INCO Copernicus DAMAC-HP 1998 5 countries, 7 partners

4. PROBLEMS Lack of interdisciplinary knowledge (ICT + Logistics) for both IT systems adminstrators and logistics managers have influence on quality of logistics services and bothering introduction of intelligent transportation systems 2000

5. e-LEARNING Leonardo da Vinci programme project LOGIS LV-PP-138.003 (2000- 2002) “Long-distance tutorial network in “Logistics Information Systems” based on WEB technologies“. Designing of course content and e-learning tools for training of the specialists for solving problems in analysis, design and exploitation of logistics information processing systems. Leonardo da Vinci LOGIS 2000 4 countries, 9+2 partners

6. University of Windsor Europe Canada USA East Carolina University University of Denver Chile Port of Valparaiso Russia Rosoboronexport Australia University of Melbourne Hong- Kong Hong-Kong Logistics Association Leonardo da Vinci LOGIS 2000 VALORISATION more than 25 countries

7. CUSTOMISATION 5th Framework IST programme project BALTPORTS-IT IST-2001- 33030 (2001-2003) “Simulation and IT-Solutions: Applications in the Baltic Port Areas of the Newly Associated States “. Dissemination of research knowledge, industrial customisation and exploitation of the results of previous projects by involving new user groups from the Baltic region. Establishing the Baltic subregional Competence Centre to promote and support the dissemination of research knowledge in the field of advanced IT-solutions and simulation. 5th Framework BALTPORTS- IT 2000 7 countries, 14 partners

8. DISSEMINATION “Baltic subregional Competence Centre in the field of advanced IT- solutions and simulation with maritime applications “ http://www.balticIT.com Aimed to promote and support the dissemination of research knowledge and creating opportunities for training of specialists in logistics information systems by using Web-based technologies. BSRCC 2002 basic unit for e-learning and cross-programme projects networking

9. PROBLEMS Learning is still time-consuming due to high capacity of teaching and training material, and limited time resources for training in classroom or e-learning use Limited real-time access to necessary information resources in working place Lack of ICT and precise knowledge among social sciences bothering management of modern sociotechnical systems 2004

10. m-Work 6th Framework IST programme project eLOGMAR-M (2004-2006) “Web-based and Mobile Solutions for Collaborative Work Environment with Logistics and Maritime Applications“ Gathering and co-ordination activities in the field of IT- and Communication solutions (Web-services, GPRS and WAP/WML mobile services, simulation, technologies for information systems design) with maritime and logistics applications. Investigation and demonstration of mobile logistics solution for the maritime freight route "Baltic Sea feeder ports - Western Europe hub ports (Hamburg) - Mediterranean ports - Chinese ports" 6th Framework eLOGMAR-M 2004 9 countries, 17 partners

11. m-Work MOBILE m-Work PORTAL 2006 Freight route "Baltic Sea feeder ports - Western Europe hub ports (Hamburg) - Mediterranean ports - Chinese ports"

12. m-CONSULTING Leonardo da Vinci programme project LOGIS MOBILE (2004-2006) LV/04/B/F/PP-172.001 (2004-2006) “Competence Framework for Mobile On-site Accelerated Vocational Training in Logistics Information Systems” Aimed at development of new mobile m-consulting methods to reduce the time of learning and amount of study material required using mobile communication technologies and Concise Training Dictionary in Logistics Information Systems Leonardo da Vinci LOGIS MOBILE 2004 6 countries, 11 partners

13. PLATFORM m-Consulting & m-Work INTERNET LMS LOGIS 2001 PC PDA PC ASP HTTP GSM access (GPRS, WAP, WML) mySQL database (PHP) PHP GSM / UMTS NETWORK WAP GPRS MOBILE m-Work PORTAL 2006

14. INTERDISCIPLINARY Leonardo da Vinci programme project SocSimNet (2004-2006) LV/04/B/F/PP-172.000 (2004-2006) “Competence Network for Introduction of Modern ICTE Technologies in Vocational Learning in Social Systems Simulation and Research” The main task of the project is to diminish the disproportion between specialists in social and engineering sciences in democratic way through introduction of ICTE technologies and modern research methods such as social systems simulation, e-applications and courses of exact and engineering sciences into interdisciplinary vocational master’s programme of Sociotechnical Systems Research and Management. Leonardo da Vinci SocSimNet 2004 4 countries, 8 partners

15. NETWORKING Leonardo da Vinci SocSimNet 2004 DESIGNING 5th Framework IST BALTPORTS-IT 2001 Leonardo da Vinci LOGIS 2000 BSRCC 2002 Education Track Application Track www.balticit.com Leonardo da Vinci LOGIS MOBILE 2004 6th Framework IST eLogmar-M 2004 e-Learningm-Consulting INCO Copernicus AMCAI 1995 INCO Copernicus DAMAC-HP 1998 INTRODUCTION m-Work Development Interdisciplinary

16. CONSORTIUM 14 countries (China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands) and European organizations 46 partners (17 universities, 11 SMEs, 7 Public bodies, 6 Professional associations, 3 Large business, 2 Research institutions) Baltic Container Terminal, Ltd. (Latvia), Beijing Hope Software (China), Bi-Info (Estonia), Charles University Prague (Czech Republic), China Harvest Development Limited, Consortium for Logistics Operations (CFLI) (Italy), Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands), European Social Simulation Association (ESSA), Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (Germany), IDC Information Technologies (Latvia), Information Technology Centre of Riga Regional Council (Latvia), Interbalt Maritime Agency (Estonia), JSC Ventamonjaks (Latvia), Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), Klaipeda State Seaport Authority (Lithuania), Klaipeda University (Lithuania), Koblenz-Landau University (Germany), Latvian Intelligent Systems, Ltd. (LIS), Latvian National Association of Freight Forwarders (LAFF), Latvian Transport Development and Education Association (LATDEA), Latvian Travel Agents Association (ALTA), Linköping University (Sweden), Logitrans Consult (Estonia), LogNet of European Logistics Association (ELA), Maritime & Supply Chain Solutions (EUROPE) LTD. (UK), Mettle Groupe (France), Otto-von-Guericke University of Magdeburg (Germany), Politechnical University of Catalonia (Spain), Port of Gdansk Authority (Poland), Port of Hamburg (Germany), Port of Kokkola (Finland), Rail Transportation Service Broker GmbH (Germany), Riga Technical University (Latvia), Sonex Kompiuteriai (Lithuania), Thessaloniki Port Authority (Greece), TNO Metals Research Institute Apeldoorn (The Netherlands), Transeuropean Consultants for Transport, Develoment and Information Technology S.A. (Greece), University of Barcelona (Spain), University of Genoa (Italy), University of Surray (UK), University of Ulster (UK), University of Valladolid (Spain), Ventspils Freeport Authority (Latvia), Ventspils University College (Latvia), Vidzeme University College (Latvia), Warsaw University of Technology (Poland)