Drivers on their way to Schiphol can use the Truckmeister app to see where Schiphol offers buffer locations and how many parking spaces are still available.
The digital help that Schiphol and partners offer truck drivers to find a suitable waiting location, has won the Computable Award 2022 in the Large Business Project category. CTC Amsterdam Westkant, Port of Amsterdam, Wallenborn, Be-Mobile and Schiphol have jointly found a solution for the logistical flow of trucks at and around Schiphol. With 21 percent of the votes, this solution won the prize in one of the sixteen categories.
"Schiphol works extensively with digital means to further develop the accessibility around Schiphol in a clean, efficient and smart way. With this project we provide digital insight for truck drivers where they can find a safe waiting area if they cannot go straight to Schiphol. first step to ensure more efficient traffic flow of trucks in the region”.
Drivers on their way to Schiphol can use the Truckmeister app to see where Schiphol offers buffer locations and how many parking spaces are still available. Based on their schedule, drivers can estimate whether they will drive to a buffer location, or whether they can load or unload directly at the airport. As a result, they do not park unnecessarily on the roadway and they drive around less in the area, which ensures better traffic flow and less CO2 emissions around Schiphol.
Computer Awards
During the annual presentation of the Computable Awards, ICT prizes are awarded to companies, projects and individuals that have clearly distinguished themselves in the past year. The winners were determined by an independent jury and the readers of Computable Schiphol Airport.
