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Webinar about the electrification of inland waterways (“Vert le fluvial” #3)

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We participated in the webinar organized on June 28th, 2021 by VNF together with the Union française de l'électricité. This webinar addressed the short and medium term objectives, challenges and opportunities concerning the electrification of both the quays and the propulsion for small barges. The need of charging infrastructures interoperable across the quays at a national and EU level has been discussed. At an urban level, it has been stressed that the quays should be adapted for city logistics i.e. with parking lots equipped with electric infrastructures for last-mile vehicles and transshipment equipment. Read More

European Barge Union Event: IWT key to the Green Deal and to the Sustainable & Smart Mobility Strategy

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On June 21st, ST4W attended the event organized in Brussels by the EBU. Keynote speakers and panelists discussed how inland waterway transport is key to deliver the European Green Deal and contribute to the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. The NAIADES III action plan was introduced ahead of its official release. The combination of both the physical and digital connections of IWT with the urban logistics ecosystem, which is the primary focus of a dedicated work package of ST4W, has been cited as an enabler to increase the modal share of IWT. Other important aspects discussed are the needs of harmonisation and standardisation, decarbonised propulsion, funding specific to SMEs, sufficient water levels and improvement of existing infrastructures, several of which are also addressed by ST4W. Read More

8th International Physical Internet Conference

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On 15 & 16th June, IDIT will be at the 8th International Physical Internet Conference. Topics include Logistics Nodes, Logistics Networks, System of Logistic Networks, Access and Adoption and Governance, making this meeting a unique opportunity to learn, network and discuss the latest results and challenges about interconnected logistics. IDIT will present the regulatory impacts on data collection/storage/sharing on tracking IWT multimodal freight transport for the ST4W INTERREG project. Read More

Webinar organised by Shippeo

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On June 10th, 2021, ST4W participated in the webinar organised by Shippeo that highlighted the importance to provide the supply chain with an end-to-end visibility platform interoperable with the IT solutions available at the shippers, carriers and receivers. At ST4W, we link tracking data from fragmented sources and make use of the GS1 standards to share standardised and secured information between relevant actors. Read More