Planning and Implementing Emerging Airport Baggage Handling System Technologies

Transportation Research Board

Buyer seeks research to provide airport practitioners with a primer, guide, and case studies to help evaluate and incorporate baggage handling system (BHS) technologies. The research will focus on planning, facility design, infrastructure, and cyber security for emerging BHS technologies. Deliverables include a primer on BHS operations, a guide for technology selection, and case studies demonstrating implementation across various airport types.

• 6/27/2025 - Posted Date
• 8/17/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 9/15/2025 - Authorization to Begin Work

• Develop a comprehensive primer on airport BHS operations and technologies
• Create a guide for evaluating and selecting BHS technologies
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies for BHS implementation
• Create strategies for future-proofing baggage handling systems
• Develop operational readiness plans for BHS implementation
• Create performance measurement frameworks for baggage handling systems
• Conduct literature review of current and future BHS practices
• Develop minimum three case studies across various airport sizes
• Identify emerging BHS technologies within and outside airport industry
• Prepare technical implementation memo for research findings
• Conduct web meetings with project panel for key deliverable approvals
• Create summary of key findings document for practitioners
• Document cyber security considerations for baggage handling systems
• Analyze BHS project delivery methods and service provider types
• Compile existing industry resources for BHS planning and design
• Submit problem statements for follow-on research ideas
• Prepare final report documenting all research steps and analysis
• Organize in-person meeting to discuss interim report
• Develop criteria for identifying appropriate BHS technologies
• Analyze infrastructure requirements for emerging BHS technologies