Objectives of the service
IntMAP provides accurate, hub-level intelligence for multimodal logistics operations and emissions reporting.
It addresses the need for reliable visibility of cargo movements between ports, rail terminals, and inland depots.
The service combines Earth Observation images (EO) and GNSS data to identify modal transitions and define auditable journey legs.
It delivers entry and exit detection, dwell-time analytics, route-deviation alerts, and CO₂ calculations aligned with international sustainability standards.
Users and their needs
Target users include shipping lines, freight forwarders, cold-chain operators, IoT platform providers, and insurers in Europe and North America.
They require:
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Accurate entry/exit detection at logistics hubs
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Benchmarking of dwell and turnaround times
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Route-deviation and tampering alerts
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Verified modal attribution for Scope 3 emissions
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Seamless integration through an API
Meeting these needs supports operational efficiency and transparent environmental reporting.
Service/ system concept
IntMAP operates as an API that links GNSS coordinates to mapped hub zones polygons and converts movement data into journey segments, such as on road, on train, on barge, or at a terminal.
Hub boundaries (polygons) are extracted from high-resolution EO imagery and refreshed monthly through automated change detection.
Two core processes function together:
- Real-time GNSS matching and event detection
- Batch EO updates for geofence maintenance
Users receive verified journey data, dwell times, and emissions metrics through a secure cloud platform.
Space Added Value
IntMAP combines Earth Observation images and GNSS as core space assets.
EO provides precise, up-to-date mapping of logistics hubs and infrastructure changes. GNSS ensures continuous traceability across transport modes.
The integration of both enables higher positional accuracy, consistent modal attribution, and auditable CO₂ accounting, surpassing conventional terrestrial-only tracking systems.
Current Status
The demonstration project started in November 2025. The baseline design was finalised in February 2026 following consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Operational maritime coverage currently includes more than 1,000 maritime terminals, with over 100,000 geofences mapped across ports and terminal areas.
The ongoing demonstration project extends the database to more than 2,500 additional intermodal hubs across Europe and North America, creating a further 100,000 new polygons.
Pilot users include a global shipping line, IoT device manufacturers, and system integrators.
The platform runs as an API-first, cloud-based service with automated scaling and 99.99 percent uptime.
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