Addressing the Reachability Problem in the Physical Internet: A PI-Link Protocol Inspired by the Internet
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Niemann, Gero
Franklin, Rod
Spanuth, Malte
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This paper introduces the PI-link protocol, a standardized communication protocol inspired by Internet architecture, to address the foundational challenge of reachability in the Physical Internet (PI). Drawing on the analogy of the Internet Protocol (IP), the PI-link protocol enables dynamic, resilient interconnection across independent logistics networks. Unlike optimization-focused approaches that assume a pre-established PI, this research develops a scalable protocol facilitating ad-hoc communication and shipment flow, even under disruptions. The protocol’s feasibility and effectiveness are validated through a simulation based on real-world logistics data from Vietnam. By emphasizing interoperability, standardized data exchange, and decentralized operation, this work contributes a critical building block for operationalizing the PI and sets the stage for future research in dynamic routing and logistics network integration.
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2025-06
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