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

🎉 Season's Greetings from ALICE! 🎄✨ As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been a truly remarkable year for ALICE. This year marked our 10th anniversary - a decade of driving innovation and collaboration towards climate-neutral and efficient logistics and supply chains across Europe.   We are very grateful for the contributions of our members, partners, and supporters who share our vision of a net-zero logistics system.   ALICE is the meeting point and the network for cross-fertilisation, exchange and joint projects.   Our members are the core of ALICE and together we have created the lighthouse for the future of logistics and are leading the digital and green transitions to create a more sustainable and competitive industry.   Here is to the next chapter of collaboration and innovation as we continue to address together the challenges and opportunities ahead.   🌟 Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful 2025 filled with new breakthroughs and progress. Thank you for being part of our journey!   #SeasonGreetings #LogisticsInnovation

🌐 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀? Digital twin platforms could transform port operations. By providing real-time visibility, predictive insights and other features, they could improve decision-making, efficiency and sustainability. However, challenges such as infrastructure readiness, costs and technology integration remain barriers to widespread adoption. So, is it realistic to expect all ports to adopt this technology within the next decade? 👉 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲! 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. #DigitalTwins #LogisticsInnovation #Ports #SustainableLogistics #SmartPorts

🌍 Yesterday, ALICE successfully held its 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲, marking the end of a remarkable year - 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆! The event, chaired by François-Régis LE TOURNEAU, ALICE Chair & Vice President Corporate Responsibility at L'Oréal, gathered 130 participants and reflected on a year of significant achievements, including: ✅ Welcoming 𝟮𝟮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀, strengthening our collaborative network. ✅ ALICE getting involved in the following new EU-funded projects: AutoMoTIF, AUTOSUP, GreenTurn Project, CLEVER, and FOREMAST. ✅ Organising the first 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, with 180 participants and 40 speakers. ✅ Expanding the ALICE Secretariat to 𝟭𝟴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 to support our growth and ambitious agenda. As we look to 2025, we are more determined than ever to continue delivering on our mission: to drive research and innovation and systemic change making 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼-𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 affordable and competitive through the 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 Key in-person events of the year ahead include: 📅 ALICE Brokerage Event, 2-3 April 2025 📅 ALICE stand (Hall A3) at the Transport Logistics fair in Munich, 2-5 June 2025 📅 Second ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit, 21-23 October 2025 (TBC) "𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤-𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙩." Thank you to all ALICE members, partners, and the Secretariat team for making 2024 such a success. Together, we continue to shape the future of logistics for sustainable and competitive Europe. #LogisticsInnovation #SustainableLogistics #PhysicalInternet #ZeroEmissionLogistics

🌍 Last week, Stefanie Van Damme and Laura Mata García from ALICE contributed to the General Assembly of the CLEVER 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 (Creating Legitimate Emission Factors for Verified Emission Reduction). This project aims to develop 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 for the transport sector. The two-day event brought together project partners in Heidelberg, Germany, to review progress and agree on the next steps.    During the event, the project partners ✔️ Finalised plans to complete the 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 on emission factors by February 2024. ✔️ Agreed on 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 to ensure harmonisation of GHG emission factor calculations. ✔️ Discussed the scope of the project, including the fuels to be considered, system boundaries and the need for a global and multimodal perspective. A global approach is essential to reflect the realities of global supply chains and energy markets.  ✔️ Set the stage for next steps in capacity building and stakeholder engagement to advance our collective goals.    💡 Discussions were productive and collaborative, bringing us closer to harmonising methodologies that will support credible and actionable GHG reductions across all transport modes.    🔗 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: https://lnkd.in/drJ9r--D  🔗 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: https://lnkd.in/dvWauVRb    #LogisticsInnovation #NetZeroLogistics #TransportDecarbonisation #GHGEmissionFactors

📣 MODI presented its innovative solutions in 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 at mFUND workshop On 20 November 2024, the MODI Project, represented by Angjelo Andoni, Project Manager at ALICE, took part in the #mFUND workshop series organised by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV). This edition “𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆” focused on the transformative potential of automation in the mobility and logistics sector.   Angjelo presented MODI’s work in automated freight transport, particularly along the Rotterdam-Oslo logistics corridor. His presentation focused on overcoming critical barriers such as cross-border regulatory harmonisation, system interoperability, and infrastructure readiness. These innovations directly address labour shortages while improving operational efficiency and sustainability.   Key insights from the workshop included: 💡 The need for a 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that integrates governance, workforce training, and education. 💡 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 and ensure harmonisation to maximise the benefits of automation. 💡 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 remains essential.   MODI also used the event to invite stakeholders to join its 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲, fostering collaboration on sustainable business models and innovative solutions. If you are interested in joining the Task Force, please contact Stefanie Van Damme or Angjelo Andoni   Participation in events like these highlights MODI and ALICE’s commitment to driving forward zero-emission, efficient, and automated logistics.   👉 Find out more about the MODI project:  https://lnkd.in/e_hkzqes   #LogisticsInnovation #Sustainability #LabourShortages #ZeroEmissions #Automation

📰 The third edition of the ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit newsletter is live! Discover insights on how research and innovation are transforming freight transport and logistics to drive decarbonisation, improve competitiveness, and scale impact. In this edition: 🔹 The role of R&I in the logistics twin transition 🔹 From research to impact: Scaling up innovative solutions 🔹 Key levers and challenges for decarbonising freight 👉 Read the newsletter and join us in building a greener, more efficient logistics ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/eHhtHTUJ #LogisticsInnovation #Decarbonisation #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #ALICESummit

🌍 ALICE contributed to the organisation and management of the AUTOSUP workshop on 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in #Trieste, held at the MIB Trieste School of Management, thanks to ADRIAFER . This event brought together local and Italian stakeholders to discuss the #requirements and #needs related to automation in the logistics supply chain. During the workshop, we had the opportunity to: 🌟 Present 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗦𝗨𝗣 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, including the classification of logistics automation technologies, providing local and Italian stakeholders with a clear overview of the priorities and opportunities in logistics automation. 🌟 Engage in discussions on: 📌 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, with a focus on challenges related to data management and interoperability. 📌 Innovations in Italian terminals, the progress made by INTERPORTO PADOVA S.P.A., which presented its internally developed software and automation systems. 📌 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀, exploring how automation can address demographic challenges and improve operational efficiency. 🌟 Welcome contributions from the twin project AutoMoTIF, represented by the #DITS s.r.l. from Rome, highlighting a shared commitment to collaboration beyond individual projects. Special thanks to all participants for their valuable contributions and to Adriafer for facilitating this important moment of exchange. #LogisticsInnovation #Automation #SupplyChain OPEN ENLoCC - European Network of Logistics Competence Centers Maurizio Cociancich Allegra Francesca Rosso Marco Mazzarino Giuseppe Luppino Luca Lucietti Irina Di Ruocco Cristiano Ruffini 

🚛 On 3 December 2024, Stefanie Van Damme from ALICE participated in the third co-creation arena for the Dutch Use Case of the MODI Project in The Hague. Hosted by A.P. Moller - Maersk and APM Terminals, this event brought together thinkers and innovators to discuss the transformative potential of Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) in logistics. The discussions centred around the following topics: 🔖 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗠 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: What does it take to implement CCAM, and what impact can we expect? 🔖 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗖𝗔𝗠: How will CCAM change ownership structures and create new roles in the sector? 💡 It’s clear that CCAM is more than just driverless vehicles. It represents a shift toward digitalisation, new logistics strategies, and innovative collaborations. A big thank you to APM Terminals for hosting this productive event! Interested in shaping the future of CCAM in logistics? Reach out to Stefanie Van Damme or Angjelo Andoni to join MODI's logistics task force. Let’s drive the future of automated transport together. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWzmMssJ #Sustainability #LogisticsInnovation #CCAM #Digitalisation #Businessmodels

The AutoMoTIF project, which focuses on i𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, recently held its General Assembly in Bilbao, Spain. Representing ALICE, Fernando Liesa and Giuseppe Luppino joined project partners to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge solutions for integrating automation in supply chains. The meeting highlighted the progress made in addressing complex challenges through four 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀: 1️⃣ 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴/𝘂𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: streamlining port call processes from vessel arrival to departure with automated tugboat allocation and docking operations. 2️⃣ 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗼-𝗥𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: improving cargo handling, warehouse flows, and vehicle movements in Ro-Ro terminals to increase efficiency. 3️⃣ 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: evaluating autonomous technologies in inland terminals to optimise flow and adapt to changing logistics requirements. 4️⃣ 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: implementing advanced yard management systems and analysing traffic scenarios to determine the most effective automation strategies. Discussions highlighted the importance of linking AutoMoTIF’s innovations with related projects such as AUTOSUP, FOR-FREIGHT, MultiRELOAD, AWARD-H2020 , and SEAMLESS Project. These collaborations ensure that the solutions being developed are scalable, interoperable, and in line with European transport policy. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 🔹 Automation has transformative potential for logistics, from reducing environmental impact to increasing efficiency and safety. 🔹 Projections indicate that logistics nodes will face saturation in the coming years, necessitating upgrades to handle increasing volumes of goods. Automations proposed in AutoMoTIF can play a pivotal role in addressing this challenge, offering solutions to avoid long and costly infrastructural expansions. 🔹 Interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration is essential to address regulatory, technical, and operational challenges. 🔹 Projects such as AutoMoTIF are preparing the way for a sustainable, resilient, and digitally connected logistics network across Europe. #LogisticsInnovation #Automation #Sustainability #MultimodalTransport #NetZeroLogistics

🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! Discover the second edition of our ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit Newsletter featuring: 🔹 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Explore how regional, national, and European clusters are driving sustainable, resilient, and competitive logistics through collaboration; how they are empowering SMEs to adopt sustainable technologies and navigate EU regulations. 🔹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Find out how cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, digital twins and data spaces are creating a pathway to zero-emission, efficient logistics systems. They are breaking down silos to promote interoperable digital solutions for logistics efficiency and decarbonisation. 🔹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 & 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Meet the innovative projects and organisations at the forefront of logistics transformation: ACUMEN Project, DECARBOMILE, DELPHI_EU project, DISCO Project, GreenTurn Project, MoLo Hubs Project, SYNCHROMODE Project, UNCHAIN Project, URBANE Project 👉 Read the newsletter now to discover how ALICE and its partners are shaping the future of logistics: https://lnkd.in/eGgKfW_e #LogisticsInnovation #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #Clusters #ZeroEmissions #PhysicalInternet