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

✨ 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. 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. 👉 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

✨ 📚 Discover Joint position paper for Enhanced Transport Research in FP10 The European Technology Platforms ACARE, ALICE, ERRAC, ERTRAC - European Road Transport Research Advisory Council, and WaterborneTP have adopted a joint position paper advocating for more transport research in the upcoming EU Framework Programme for Research (FP10). This paper underscores the vital role of transport research in boosting Europe's competitiveness and ensuring affordable, safe, and sustainable mobility. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀: 🔖 Reinforce commitment: Research and Innovation as the main way to deliver sustainable and safe mobility for European citizens. 🔖 Inclusive: Increase R&I support for all the transport modes. 🔖 Collaboration: Continue to focus on collaboration between researchers, industry and policymakers, to push forward evidence-based research and its deployment 🔖 Partnership: Continue to support and develop the existing European Partnerships and stay ahead in a context of fierce international competition. 🔖Knowledge and skills: Support further education and skills, EU must stay a worldwide attractive location for researchers and workers in the transport industries. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/ef6tP-fN #TransportResearch #FP10 #Sustainability #Logistics #innovation #EUResearch #LogisticsInnovation

📢 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 ALICE is pleased to announce the results of its Executive Group elections, held during the General Assembly on 2-3 July 2024. François-Régis LE TOURNEAU, Vice President Corporate Responsibility at L’Oréal For the Future, has been re-elected as 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘. 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘: Sergio Barbarino, Senior Director Research Fellow at Procter & Gamble Andrea Condotta, Public Affairs, Sustainability & Innovation Director at Gruber Logistics 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Paola Cossu, CEO of FIT CONSULTING Cristina Martin Martín Lorenzo, CEO of Usyncro 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀: ⚡ Sustainable Logistics Supply Chains Chair: Pascal Van Wallendael, Colruyt Group ⚡ Corridors, Hubs and Synchromodality Co-Chairs: Lars Deiterding, Hacon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, and Salvador Furió Pruñonosa, Valenciaport ⚡ Systems & Technologies for Interconnected Logistics Co-Chairs: Angelos Amditis, ICCS, and Marianna Levtov🎗️, AELER Technologies SA ⚡ Global Supply Network Coordination and Collaboration Chair: Michael Archer, CHEP Europe ⚡ Urban Logistics Co-Chairs: Johan Leveque, La Poste Group, and Hans Schurmans, Proximus The newly elected Executive Group is committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in logistics. Their expertise will support ALICE’s mission to achieve net-zero emissions and enhance European competitiveness. Read the statements from the newly elected Board of Directors and Executive Group in the article: https://lnkd.in/eSkfBAua #LogisticsInnovation #Sustainability #ZeroEmissions #SupplyChain #Leadership

📣 We are looking for a new colleague: join the ALICE Brussels team as a 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 As a Junior Project Manager, you will manage projects on efficient, low-emission assets and energy, including a key project on emission factor harmonisation. You’ll also support projects on zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and automated road transport. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 🖍 Lead expert engagements and research activities. 🖍 Drive project dissemination and communication. 🖍 Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure policy alignment. 🖍 Engage in knowledge management and result exploitation. Follow this link for the job details: https://lnkd.in/eqxxJxzj #JobOpportunity #ProjectManager #LogisticsInnovation #Sustainability #job

📣 ALICE participated in the kick-off meeting of the AutoMoTIF project held in Athens on the 25th and 26th of June. This event allowed us to meet all the project partners and some of our ALICE members in person. The AutoMoTIF project is dedicated to advancing automation in logistics, with a particular focus on the development of specific use cases in the port of Bilbao and the inland port of Brescia. These initiatives are designed to transform the logistics landscape, enhancing efficiency and innovation. In our continuous effort to foster collaboration, ALICE, in partnership with the coordinator ICCS, involved INLECOM, the coordinator of the sister project AUTOSUP. We took this opportunity to strengthen the link between the two projects. This initiative is the beginning of a series of synergies and collaborations that we are excited to cultivate. In AutoMoTIF, ALICE will play a key role in defining a strategy to implement incentives and reduce investment costs in logistics automation. Additionally, we are committed to liaising with the logistics sector to ensure effective communication and engagement with stakeholders to maintain robust collaboration. with Giuseppe Luppino #Logisticsinnovation #automation #ports #inlandwatarways