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The European initiative SENATOR leverages blockchain technology to enhance sustainable and secure last-mile operations within urban planning frameworks. Key urban challenges can be tackled through decentralization and transparency, supported by four distinct governance models.
The project known as SENATOR—short for “Smart Network Operator Platform enabling Shared, Integrated and more Sustainable Urban Freight Logistics”—is funded and endorsed by the European Commission. It is being developed through a global partnership led by Correos.
At the heart of SENATOR will be an ICT platform designed for integrated logistical operations, along with a smart network operator. This setup aims to fully optimize urban goods delivery services, addressing one of the EU’s pressing challenges.
SENATOR’s approach is intended to reduce both the number and length of delivery routes for goods in urban settings. Consequently, this should positively influence the availability of real-time data, planning, and forecasting related to these operations.
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Jelurida has joined SENATOR as a partner in the company that won the Correos public tender. Through this collaboration, Jelurida is making significant contributions to the Blockchain project.
The SENATOR initiative also connects collection points with goods delivery providers to integrate delivery needs into urban planning. In the absence of such a solution, goods distribution can negatively impact urban areas. A proactive approach facilitates collaboration among stakeholders and enhances solutions for all parties involved.
The SENATOR solution is powered by the Ardor blockchain, developed by Jelurida. This technological framework is vital as it enables connections to other blockchains. Furthermore, Ardor will aid SENATOR in ensuring the traceability of critical transactions, such as goods exchanges among various logistics operators, as well as monitoring cold chain parameters. During the proof-of-concept phase, a SENATOR Ardor Node will be utilized to access the public Ardor blockchain and a central database associated with the Node. The Node processes all transaction data provided by the SENATOR services.
Given the project’s real-world implications, transaction efficiency and throughput are crucial. Scalability and flexibility are essential when addressing real-world applications, as services must consistently operate at optimal levels.
Moreover, SENATOR incorporates SENATOR ID, a digital identity management system that encompasses individual users, entities (including IoT devices and vehicles), and legal entities. This multifaceted approach enables SENATOR to tackle a variety of current and future scenarios.
The SENATOR system will be initially tested in Zaragoza, Spain, and Dublin, Ireland. Each location features an Urban Living Lab, allowing this innovative approach to be evaluated in real-world environments. New services will be accessible to users in designated areas through a dedicated mobile application and web interface. Additionally, a native API will provide these solutions to third-party platforms and developers.
