ALICE, Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ETP LOGISTICS)

📑 The updated guidelines for the 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀-𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 (𝗧𝗘𝗡-𝗧) 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: ✏ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀: Core network by 2030, extended core by 2040, and comprehensive network by 2050. Notable projects include Rail Baltica and the Lisbon–Madrid high-speed rail. ✏ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Fully electrified core network by 2030 with improved speeds for freight (100 km/h) and passenger trains (160 km/h) by 2040. ✏ 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲: Safe parking areas every 150 km along major EU roads. ✏ 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Major airports integrated into the trans-European rail network. ✏ 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀: Prioritising links with Ukraine and Moldova, ending projects with Russia and Belarus. ✏ 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Enhancements to accommodate rapid movement of troops and equipment. Adopted in June 2024, these guidelines aim for modern, green, and safe infrastructure, ensuring connectivity across Europe, including rural and island regions. 👉 For more details, read the article: https://lnkd.in/egiyfB-z and join our ALICE Policy Monitoring Group: https://lnkd.in/ePYSnyBy Or download Regulation (EU) 2024/1679: https://lnkd.in/dvrb2UAC. #TENT #SustainableTransport #LogisticsInnovation #NetZeroEmissions #TransportNetwork #Infrastructure

❓ Are you a transport stakeholder? Take part in the 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 conducted as part of the EU-funded CLEVER project. It aims to gather insights on the 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. Researchers need your input to identify gaps, needs and potential for harmonisation across the value chain - from fuel producers to consumers and third parties. By sharing your knowledge, you'll help develop a comprehensive set of harmonised greenhouse gas emission factors for both conventional and new fuels. This is an opportunity to influence accurate emissions accounting and support sustainable practices in transport and logistics globally. 📝 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcrVKKgg Your insights can make a difference! Thank you for your contributions! If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Stylianos (Stelios) Doulgeris or Giorgos Mellios. ___________ ALICE is a partner at the CLEVER Project: CLEVER (Creating Legitimate Emission Factors for Verified GHG Emission Reductions in Transport) is a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101146908. The main goal is to develop a comprehensive set of harmonised GHG emission factors for the transport sector, covering both conventional fuels and new fuels, including production pathways not yet covered by existing databases. CLEVER also aims to develop and test a harmonised, future-proof emission factor methodology framework that can be applied globally to support accurate emission accounting, enabling informed decision-making, policies, and standard formulation for sustainable practices in the sector. #LogisticsInnovation #GHG #Transport #EmissionFactors

📚 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 ALICE recently hosted an insightful workshop centred on our discussion paper, "A new level of data synchronisation for efficient logistics data exchange." This event gathered industry experts to explore innovative ways to improve the accuracy of data exchange between business partners and public authorities. 🔍 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿: The paper proposes a robust framework for data exchange within business partnerships, ensuring control and ownership throughout the process. It employs a decentralised approach using an abstract language as a central semantic layer and a set of protocols for secure and timely data exchange. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 📌 Framework for data exchange: enables supply chain participants to share operational data while maintaining control and ownership. 📌Collaboration between industry and government: highlights the need for collaboration to address logistics inefficiencies. 📌Challenges and barriers: identifies issues such as paper-based documents and system silos, advocating for digital solutions. 📌Technological innovation: stresses the adoption of new technologies to streamline logistics processes. 📌Engaging small carriers: emphasises providing digital tools to small transport operators, who account for around 95% of road transport. ALICE remains committed to fostering collaboration between its members and stakeholders to develop a common language and standards for logistics data exchange. We invite interested parties to engage and contribute to this initiative.   📩 Interested in this topic? Want to contribute? Announce yourself by sending an email to info@etp-alice.eu   🔗 Read a comprehensive report, download presentations, watch replays: https://lnkd.in/eddB4VDY   #LogisticsInnovation #Logistics #Digitalisation #DataSharing #Innovation

📣 Join us on 𝟮𝟬 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 for a 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 on the transformative potential of 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 - "Open Logistics Foundation - a booster for collaborative solutions based on open source". Founded in 2021, the Open Logistics Foundation aims to drive a transformation in logistics and supply chain management through innovative, collaborative open source solutions. In 2023, ALICE and the Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly promote these solutions, leading the way to a more efficient, connected and sustainable future. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Open Logistics Foundation's mission and current initiatives, including eCMR, track & trace, sustainability, digital air cargo and customs. The Foundation's CEO Andreas Nettsträter will discuss the benefits and implications of these initiatives for ALICE members, followed by an interactive Q&A session. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehguRNVU #LogisticsInnovation #OpenSource #Sustainability #SupplyChain  #DigitalTransformation

✨ 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 The ALICE Logistics Clusters Group in-person meeting took place in Tallinn, Estonia, and Helsinki, Finland on 15-16 May. It promoted collaboration and innovation in the logistics sector across Europe. 🌎 The first day in Tallinn, Estonia, focused on digital logistics. Highlights included a presentation on Estonia's digital initiatives by Enriko Laanemäe and a visit to 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮, where discussions with CEO Anvar Salumets covered the region's major infrastructure projects. Workshop sessions focused on regional project visibility and the exchange of best practices.   🌍 The second day in Helsinki, Finland, was devoted on material handling and intralogistics technology. Participants gained insights into Konecranes' port technology and intralogistics innovations from Thomas Gylling and Haag Mikael. Workshops delved into transport digitalisation, intermodal solutions, and ICT implementations by Lauri Lusti & Tõnis Hintsov from the Estonian Supply Chain Assosciation - PROLOG and presentations of E-Boost and RESIST Eurocluster projects by Jean-Baptiste HAHN We would like to thank Heikki Lahtinen and Janne Lausvaara from LIMOWA for the perfect organisation of the event and all the participants for their contributions and commitment. , as well as, Teemu Oittinen Konecranes 👉 For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/eVJ6CxKT #LogisticsInnovation #Innovation #Digitalisation #LogisticsClusters

🔔 Some takeaways from the 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 Open Logistics Foundation, with whom ALICE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding in late 2023, has recently published Open Logistics Report, a comprehensive resource packed with valuable insights. This report is a treasure trove of information, spotlighting the potential of open source projects within the logistics sector. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🔹 The importance of Open Source in Logistics. The report delves into how open source solutions are revolutionising logistics by enhancing efficiency, resilience, and adaptability. These solutions facilitate system compatibility and interoperability, tackling the challenge of diverse, often incompatible systems. Embracing open source can lead to reduced operational bottlenecks, cost savings, and improved flexibility. 🔹 Innovative projects driving change: The report features profiles of 19 pioneering open source projects, each contributing to advancements in logistics and supply chain management. 🔹 Overcoming current challenges: Open source solutions offer pathways to operational efficiency, cost savings, and technological adaptability. 🔹 The success of these projects relies on active community engagement and collaboration, fostering innovation and providing valuable opportunities for resource sharing. 👉 Read the article for a detailed report overview: https://lnkd.in/dKK6ig45 📥 Download the Open Logistics Report: https://lnkd.in/daKDmAUj #LogisticsInnovation #opensource #report

📑 Discover the new edition of the ALICE Newsletter focusing on 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲:  🔖 Insights from the AWARD-H2020 Final Conference. 🔖 Highlights from the High-Level Dialogue on Connected and Automated Driving. 🔖 Introduction to the CCAM topics at TRA 2024 and partnership with MODI and AI4CCAM project in ALICE booth. 🔖 Updates on ALICE participation in the MODI Project Project General Assembly, driving forward Level 4 Truck Automation. 🔖 A roadmap from the MultiRELOAD project for automated port and terminal operations. 🔖 Overview of the new EU-funded projects FOREMAST, AUTOSUP and AutoMoTIF that complement portfolio on ongoing projects: SEAMLESS Project, MODI and MULTIRELOAD 👉 Read, share, and discuss: https://lnkd.in/ev7piHKG CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency CCAM Association #TransportAutomation #LogisticsInnovation #Innovation #AutomatedMobility #SustainableTransport #ccam #ccal

📚 ALICE at the 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 High-Level Dialogue on Connected and Automated Driving was held on 18-19 June 2024 in Ghent, Belgium. It brought together leaders in transport, national experts, European Commission representatives, and industry captains to discuss the future of automated mobility under the auspices of the Belgian Presidency of the Council. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: 📋 The dialogue focused on the preparation to deploy Connected and Automated Driving (CAD) and its alignment with policy goals and emerging regulations. It is expected to be adopted in 2026, exploring the latest developments and coordinated next steps. 📋 Fernando Liesa presented the ALICE perspective during the breakout session on "Aligning the introduction of CAD with policy goals", sharing insights on the needs, requirements, and opportunities of automated transport for logistics, gathered in the MODI Project, to the Heads of Delegation. 📋The event facilitated important conversations on improving road safety, sustainability, and accessibility, the role of (local) authorities, and the creation of a legal framework for public road testing and deployment, highlighting the importance of public and private sector cooperation. 📋Discussions covered the European Commission's vision, the ERTRAC - European Road Transport Research Advisory Council Roadmap, and reflections on the current state of CAD, setting the stage for future progress in the field through CCAM Association Horizon Europe partnership. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHQD5rwb 𝑃ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑝𝑦𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒: “𝐹𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝐷𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑀𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠” #LogisticsInnovation #ConnectedDriving #AutomatedTransport #FutureOfMobility #CCAM #CCAL #logisticsautomation #freight #automatedtrucks

📚 Webinar Recap: "𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀"   On 4 July 2024, ALICE, together with the SARIL Project and ReMuNet Project, hosted a webinar that focused on the strategies and tools that are essential to improve the sustainability and resilience of intermodal transport networks, a topic of increasing relevance in today's globalised and disruption-prone supply chains.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 🔖 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: John von Stamm from FIR at RWTH Aachen University presented the first results and future steps of the ReMuNet project. This project aims to advance resilient multimodal freight transport network in Europe, focusing on understanding disruptive events and creating algorithms for crisis evasion and rapid response. 🔖 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: Florian Krietsch of the PTV Group discussed tools for routing and network optimisation. His presentation highlighted simulation, collaboration, and operational scenarios designed to enable modal shifts and improve the efficiency of intermodal transport services. 🔖 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Lars Deiterding of HACON illustrated how intermodal transport can achieve transparency and flexibility. The focus was on making it as user-friendly and adaptable as modern multimodal passenger transport, aiming to improve operational efficiency and user satisfaction. 🔖 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: Victor Becerra of Dassault Systèmes shared lessons learned and strategies for optimising intermodal transport networks. He covered advanced planning and optimisation techniques, emphasising the importance of efficiency and resilience in managing complex transport systems. 🔖 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗞𝗼̈𝗽𝗸𝗲 from Fraunhofer EMI introduced the SARIL methodology, which focuses on developing sustainable and resilient infrastructure and logistics networks. This approach includes innovative decision support systems and green business models to enhance network robustness and sustainability.   The session concluded with a Q&A session, addressing pressing questions and outlining next steps. For those who couldn't attend, we invite you to explore the detailed presentations and recordings available: https://lnkd.in/emKwMbmU   Follow ALICE on LinkedIn for more insights and updates, and join us for our next webinar this autumn.   #Sustainability #Resilience #IntermodalTransport #LogisticsInnovation 

📚 🌟 Insights from ALICE's recent webinar on 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 On 25 June 2024, ALICE and URBANE Project explored the challenges and solutions in reverse logistics, with a focus on small drop-off points in urban and suburban areas. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 📖 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀: Inefficiencies in the current system increase CO2 emissions. 📖 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Proposed app-based solutions to streamline collections. 📖 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Partnerships can increase consolidation and efficiency. 📖 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: New EU packaging legislation requires smarter reverse logistics.   𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 🎤 Michael Archer (CHEP and ALICE): Emphasised the importance of reverse logistics in the light of new EU regulations and the need for efficient solutions to reduce CO2 emissions and congestion. 🎤 Josephine Darlington (ASTER): Highlighted the importance returns flows management, digitalising returns processes, and how efficient returns management prepares the e-commerce chain for circularity. 🎤 Bart Meijnen (PCT): Proposed solutions to fragmented returns volumes through increased collaboration and interoperability.   Read the full report, download the presentations and/or watch the recordings on the ALICE member intranet: https://lnkd.in/ezxXYV_V 𝑁𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝐴𝐿𝐼𝐶𝐸 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟? 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑢𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑗𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝐿𝐼𝐶𝐸 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚: 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜@𝑒𝑡𝑝-𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑒.𝑒𝑢   #ReturnLogistics #Sustainability #Ecommerce #LogisticsInnovation