Mobility by Planzer: driving the future with innovation

Mobility is one of the major challenges for our society’s future – while also being a key foundation for efficient logistics. Planzer aims to further develop freight transport in a way that is efficient, sustainable and compatible with (urban) environments. This is not just about new drives, but also about the interplay between infrastructure, technology, vehicles and smart logistics concepts. Find out more about what this looks like in practice in cities on the City logistics page.

Approaches to mobility

Planzer is actively involved in the further development of future-oriented mobility concepts. It looks at the system as a whole, including infrastructure, financing and technology.

Better distribution of traffic throughout the day

Transport infrastructure is particularly busy at peak times, while capacity is often available outside these periods. Future mobility therefore also means making smarter use of existing infrastructure and reducing traffic peaks – for example, through digital control and new incentive schemes such as mobility pricing.

Coast transparency and fair financing

In principle, each mode of transport should cover its own costs in the long term. While public transport cannot be operated in a way that fully covers its costs, the level of self-financing currently stands at around 50 to 60%, depending on the method of calculation. In the long term, it should be much closer to 80%. Approaches such as mobility pricing can help to make better use of existing infrastructure and thus improve efficiency and financing in the long term.

More data rather than more concrete, but…

Existing infrastructure should be utilised more effectively before new capacity is created across the board. Digital control can make a big difference. At the same time, targeted expansion is needed in areas where bottlenecks pose a long-term threat to service provision.

The perfect combination of analogue and digital

The mobility of tomorrow will emerge from the interplay between physical infrastructure and personalised digital services. Real-time data and intelligent planning enable new forms of mobility management.

Research together with strong partners

Planzer works together with strong partners on key future issues in mobility and logistics. Together with ZHAW, Planzer is developing new approaches to sustainable mobility and innovative logistics concepts. The Planzer Logistics Research Lab researches key topics – from infrastructure and fleet mixes to electrification, data and sustainability. In the Living Lab, new mobility and logistics concepts are tested and further developed under real conditions.

Technology – digitalisation and data

Digital technologies are a key driver of efficient and sustainable logistics.

Intelligent route planning with Planzer Parcel

Planzer uses a specially developed algorithm for parcel route planning. Every night, it generates the routes for the next day, taking into account aspects such as shipments, driver availability, time slots, knowledge of the area, distance, working hours and the number of vehicles required.

The algorithm and the associated processes are continuously being refined. The aim is to achieve balanced and efficient route planning that supports our drivers and dispatchers, makes optimum use of resources and at the same time ensures a high quality of service.

Smart fleet management

Planzer relies on digital solutions to manage fleets intelligently and continuously optimise operations. Networked telematics systems, GPS-based scheduling and tools for predictive maintenance help to plan operations efficiently and deploy resources effectively.

Eco-Drive analysis also promotes more sustainable driving. Safety is also a key priority: with our Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), we monitor the tyre pressure of our vehicles around the clock and can detect risks at an early stage.

Alternative powertrains

Planzer takes an approach that is open to technological solutions and focuses on a needs-based fleet mix tailored to the requirements and area of application. This approach includes battery electric vehicles, hybrid solutions and the use of HVO as a sustainable fuel.

Find out more about the use of HVO at Planzer.

Sustainability at Planzer: Our Plan P

Sustainability is a family matter for us and therefore close to our hearts. Because only if we act sustainably today can future generations do the same. On our ‘Plan P’ platform, you will find activities, approaches and ideas relating to sustainability at Planzer.