European regions are applying the collaborative logistics approach more and more widely due to the lack of existing resources and knowledge. Read about this talk to learn how urban freight planning can benefit from collaborative logistics.
A new issue of the GRETA project newsletter has been published. GRETA (Greening Regional fReight Transport in fuAs) is a project funded by the Interreg Central Europe programme of the European Union which works towards the decarbonization of the last mile of freight transport by piloting the use of zero-emission vehicles like cargo bikes and reorganising urban spaces in cities. In this edition, you will discover more about some highlights of the latest development of
The call for papers for the Transport Research Arena 2026 is officially open! The 11th edition of the TRA2026 conference will take place next year in Budapest and it promises to be a major stage for academics, leading expert and researches to discuss about relevant topics in the transport sector: User Centered Mobility, Green Mobility and Decarbonization, Planning and Operation, Transport Digitalization. The call will allow the accepted research papers to be presented during the conference, together
We are excited to announce that the first newsletter of the TRANSCEND project is now available! Here you will discover the TRANSCEND project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, which aims to improve the protection and resilience of critical freight transport infrastructure networks across Europe against physical, cyber and hybrid threats. What will you find in this issue? To receive more information about the project go through our website and
OPEN ENLoCC has signed an open letter to EU Ministers of General Affairs Council and the EU Ministers of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council, calling for a strong and centrally coordinated EU transport budget. Signed together with 44 European transport associations, OPEN ENLoCC considers a coordinated European budget an essential factor to build a modern, resilient, and competitive transport network capable of addressing future challenges. Transport represents not only the backbone of Europe’s internal market,
The 2nd General Assembly of the year of OPEN ENLoCC members was held online on 12th December 2024. It was a great opportunity to inform the members of the internal developments of the Network, starting from the enlargement of its team to the set of the activities the Network is carrying out, both with regards to European projects in which it is involved and the future initiatives OPEN ENLoCC is going to launch in the upcoming year!
The enlargement of Open ENLoCC team continues! We are pleased to announce the entry of Giorgia Facchini to our team as Financial Manager.
The European project Food4CE is set to launch an innovative new tool for Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) in Central Europe: the Knowledge Transfer Platform (KTP). The platform addresses the logistical and innovation challenges faced by many local food networks in promoting short, sustainable, and resilient supply chains. With the Knowledge Transfer Platform, AFNs in Central Europe will be able to enhance their knowledge exchange capabilities and best practices, laying the groundwork for an interconnected food system that benefits
On 2-3 October 2024, the kick-off meeting of the TRANSCEND project took place in Bologna! TRANSCEND (Transport Resilience against Cyber and Non-Cyber Events to prevent Network Disruption) is a project funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme, aims to improve the protection and resilience of critical freight transport infrastructure networks across Europe against physical, cyber and hybrid threats, enabling seamless and secure transport operations through a control tower interconnected digital. The project
The third GRETA project newsletter is out! The GRETA (Green, Reliable, and Eco-friendly Transport Alternatives) project has a clear and ambitious vision: to eliminate the negative impacts of last-mile delivery in CE FUAs. eCommerce is booming, and with it comes an increase in freight transport. This is putting a strain on our cities, with higher emissions, noise, and congestion. The GRETA project is working to decarbonize the last mile of freight transport by piloting the use of zero-emission
The Open ENLoCC team is growing even more! We are pleased to announce the addition of Marco Alvi to our team as Communication Manager. Marco is a graduate of East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Bologna, with an international academic and professional background. He has acquired significant experience in the communication management of EU-funded projects, both in private and public organizations. In his role, Marco will be responsible for developing and implementing
OPEN ENLoCC, the European network of Logistics Competence Centres, working to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the logistics sector, announces the hiring of a new staff member! Luca Simone will join OPEN ENLoCC as Project Manager. Luca is a graduate of Politecnico di Milano with a degree in Product Design. He has experience in digitalization of the supply chains and European projects management, having the chance to work in Italian and international companies of the sector.
OPEN ENLoCC is seeking a professional communication agency to support our project TRANSCEND for the kick-off meeting and subsequent activities.
OB position Job positions Project Manager – PM072024 Deadline for application 30.07.2024 E-Mail to apply communication@openenlocc.net About OPEN ENLoCC ASBL The European Network of Logistics Competence Centres at Regional Level, from now “OPEN ENLoCC”, is a non-profit, non-commercial and non-market oriented association under Belgian law, founded in 2006 as follow-up of the ENLoCC project and legally based in Bruxelles from 2019. It counts 15 Logistics Competence Centres at regional level in EU, being the link
JOB position Job positions Communication Manager – CM072024 Deadline for application 30.07.2024 E-Mail to apply communication@openenlocc.net About OPEN ENLoCC ASBL The European Network of Logistics Competence Centres at Regional Level, from now “OPEN ENLoCC”, is a non-profit, non-commercial and non-market oriented association under Belgian law, founded in 2006 as follow-up of the ENLoCC project and legally based in Bruxelles from 2019. It counts 15 Logistics Competence Centres at regional level in EU, being the link
We are happy to announce that OPEN ENLoCC is a new member of the ADMIRAL Advisory Board! ADMIRAL is an EU-funded project aiming to transform supply chain management in freight transportation by developing a cutting-edge digital marketplace for multimodal logistics. This solution will allow companies to manage the entire supply chain, including related emissions. For 3 years, 20 partners from 9 EU countries are working jointly to develop the knowledge, business models and technology needed
The first General Assembly of the year of OPEN ENLoCC members was held online on May 16, an opportunity to take stock of the activities in which the Network is involved, including numerous European projects, and to define activities for the near future. Here are the highlights of the general assembly. European Projects The day’s agenda opened with an update on the European projects in which OPEN ENLoCC is involved as a partner, including GRETA,
WORLD SMART CITY AWARDS 2024: Gain international recognition for your pioneering project. Applications are now open! The World Smart City Awards are back! The annual World Smart City Awards is a prestigious international competition that seeks to recognize pioneering projects, ideas and strategies making cities around the world more livable, sustainable, and economically viable. World Smart City Awards are calling urban innovators out there! Don’t hesitate to apply! Get the chance to earn international recognition in front of a
The second GRETA project newsletter is out! The GRETA (Green, Reliable, and Eco-friendly Transport Alternatives) project has a clear and ambitious vision: to eliminate the negative impacts of last-mile delivery in CE FUAs. Indees, eCommerce is booming, and with it comes an increase in freight transport. This is putting a strain on our cities, with higher emissions, noise, and congestion. The GRETA project is working to decarbonize the last mile of freight transport by piloting the
The second FOOD4CE project newsletter is out! Food4CE, funded by the INTERREG Central Europe Program, is a dynamic three-year project that strives to make Central Europe’s food networks more sustainable and accessible. It aspires to achieve this goal by enhancing the efficiency of alternative food networks (AFNs) and developing policy guidelines to support their growth. The project’s ultimate aim is to foster a stronger connection between local producers and consumers, resulting in increased access to fresh,
Why a project on greening urban freight transport? In recent years freight delivery was worsened by the e-commerce expansion and Covid-19, resulting in increased emissions, noise and congestion of limited public space, loss of time and resources, and challenges related to road safety, reducing life’s quality and even impacting economic performance. Co-financed by the Interreg Central Europe Programme with a budget of 2,71 M €, the GRETA partnership aims to overcome these challenges with the
GRETA Project kicked off its first in-person project meeting on the 14th and 15th February, organized by ITL – Institute for Transport and Logistics Foundation in Bologna. After months of virtual collaboration, it was a joy to finally meet each other in person, fostering stronger relationships and creating a solid foundation for future cooperation. The event marked a significant milestone in the journey towards greening urban logistics in functional urban areas: the meeting gathered partners from across
The OPEN ENLoCC Network is glad to announce that LIMOWA Association decided to join our family. With the approval of the General Assembly of members, LIMOWA thus officially enters the Network as of 1st January 2024. LIMOWA is an industry-led, objective, and not-for-profit association developing logistics nationwide in Finland. LIMOWA operates nationwide and focuses on logistics hubs, taking care of total transportation system, different transport modes and opportunities to combine them. Focus also includes logistics