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Mobility and Transport

The Connecting Europe Days will host an indoor exhibition showcasing EU-funded transport projects. Attendees can explore a wide range of initiatives and discover their achievements, illustrating Europe’s advancements in transport infrastructure, research and innovation.

More than 100 organisations will demonstrate how EU funding has supported and accelerated their work through funding programmes such as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport, Horizon Europe, LIFE and more. Discover them across the venue in the Grand Hall, Hall 100, the Silver Foyer, the Silver Hall and the Magritte Foyer. 

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DG Mobility & Transport / TENtec

TENtec is the European Commission’s information system to coordinate and support the Trans-European Transport Network Policy (TEN-T). TENtec manages policy-related information by storing and processing technical, geographical, and financial data for the analysis, management, and political decision-making related to TEN-T and the underlying funding programme, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). The core TENtec module is OMC (Open Method of Coordination), which is accessible through the TENtec Portal. Further improvements of TENtec are currently under development to allow an automatized exchange of data with Member States and other relevant stakeholders in the coming years. The content of the TENtec public viewer has been significantly enhanced and offers new features, such as an extended mapping and gap analysis for the alternative fuels infrastructure deployment or the mapping of C-ITS stations.

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

The European Climate, Environment and Infrastructure Executive Agency (CINEA) has been established by the European Commission to implement parts of EU funding programmes for transport, energy, climate action, environment and maritime fisheries and aquaculture. The Agency has a key role in supporting the European Green Deal – one of the European Commission’s main strategic priorities. 

CINEA aims to support its beneficiaries, establish strong partnerships, deliver high-quality programme and project management, foster effective knowledge sharing and create synergies between programmes - to support a sustainable, connected, and decarbonised Europe. It manages the Connecting Europe Facility Transport, a key EU funding instrument that supports the development of vital, modern infrastructure and sustainable and interconnected Trans-European Networks, as well as the mobility strand of Horizon Europe.

EU Urban Mobility Observatory

The EU Urban Mobility Observatory facilitates the exchange of information, knowledge and experience in the field of sustainable urban mobility in Europe. It addresses individuals working in transport as well as in related disciplines, including urban and regional development, health, energy and environmental sciences. This is Europe's main source of information on urban mobility, and is financed by the European Commission's Directorate General for Mobility and Transport.

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Investors' circle

Meet investors for your next project!

The Investors' Circle is a dedicated area to meet public, institutional, and private investors active in the European transport sector. It provides a unique space for dialogue for project promoters, industry representatives, and policymakers to enter into dialogue with investors on transport investment opportunities across Europe.

The Investors' Circle facilitates networking, bilateral meetings and exchanges on financing needs, market trends and innovative investment solutions supporting the development of sustainable European transport infrastructure. Dedicated meeting spaces are available for both pre-arranged and spontaneous bilateral meetings between those investing and those in search of investment.

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Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail JU)

The objective of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is to deliver a high capacity integrated European railway network by eliminating barriers to interoperability and providing solutions for full integration, covering traffic management, vehicles, infrastructure and services, aiming to achieve faster uptake and deployment of projects and innovations.

Experience a demo as part of the stand!

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ETCS-emulator/simulator - Test system for complete on board and trackside application with driver desk emulation

Training and test facilities are more and more frequently required for the continuously increasing use of ETCS systems worldwide. Such facilities allow operational situations and functions/data to be tested under conditions which are as close as possible to real-life conditions.

In such tests, train runs with real system data are used to simulate a wide range of different operational situations. For this purpose, the ETCS system has to be embedded in the system environment (system levels) just like in the real-life system.

Within and between these system levels, the functions which are required for complete operational sequences are performed. All in all, the training and test system is based on the system levels’ existing product systems and enables real scenarios to be run in real time by means of 3D visualization with a driver’s console.

At the same time, the original DMI provides the same information as on an ETCS-controlled vehicle.

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European Union Agency for Railways (ERA)

The European Union Agency for Railways as technical agency is in charge of safety and interoperability for rail in the European Union, and is authority for European vehicle authorisation, safety certification, and ERTMS trackside approval.

In alignment with the priorities of the European Commission, ERA contributes to taking the cost out of the sector, and has started an initiative to streamline the authority processes described above. In addition, ERA is contributing to and supporting the Commission's military mobility agenda, and the high-speed rail plan, while actively contributing to facilitating cross-border rail traffic and the European train control system ERTMS. Last but not least, ERA would like to present its activities to further improve rail safety in Europe.

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New North - Transport, logistics and security of supply

Finland, Sweden, and Norway join forces to develop the northern region and its transportation system. The European Union's Interreg Aurora program has granted substantial funding to the New North - Transport, Logistics, and Security of Supply project, which focuses on the development of the transportation and logistics system in the northern area. The objective is to also address the potential for future investments in the northern region and the possibilities of technological advancements in transportation and logistics. The Regional Council of Lapland acts as the lead partner in collaboration with regional stakeholders from Finland, Sweden and Norway.

The funding of approximately two million euros provided by the Interreg Aurora programme strengthens cooperation in the northern region and enables fluent transport chains, security of supply, development of electric aviation, and the establishment of green transport corridors. The project covers the cooperation of Lapland, North Karelia, Kainuu, and Northern Ostrobothnia regions in Finland, the Kvarken Council of the Bothnian Sea area and the Västerbotten and Norrbotten regions in Sweden, as well as the Troms, Norland and Finnmark regions in Norway. The project also receives support from a broad cooperation group to ensure smooth information flow and interaction.

ERTMS for Vectron, the most interoperable locomotive in the EU

With over 2.600 units sold, the Vectron platform is among the most popular locomotives in the EU, trusted by over 100 railway undertakings and fleet owners every day. Since its introduction in 2011, the Vectron fleet has been running over 1 billion km on the European railway network and become indispensable for the sector.

Vectron is also the most interoperable locomotive platform in the EU with authorisations in 20 European countries. Its modular architecture allows flexible combinations of the European Train Control System (ETCS) and national train protection systems according to the specific transport needs. Some vehicles are authorised for operation in up to 12 different countries. This innovative concept is a real enabler for cross-border railway traffic and a true game changer to achieve the Single European Railway Area (SERA).

In line with the EU’s objectives for deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), Siemens Mobility’s Global Project aims at equipping the entire Vectron fleet with ETCS. Throughout the different project phases, ETCS Baseline 3 is being gradually deployed in the scope of 3 Action co-financed under the CEF1 and CEF2 programmes:

  • Prototype phase to prepare the upgrade and retrofit of the Vectron fleet with ETCS Baseline. 
  • Fitment of 300 newbuilt Vectron locomotives with ETCS Baseline 3. 
  • Upgrade of 153 Vectron locomotives with ETCS Baseline 3.

As a result, these projects will significantly increase the number of vehicles equipped with ETCS Baseline 3 operating on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). They make a strong contribution to the EU’s ERTMS deployment strategy, thereby enhancing interoperability and promoting smart, sustainable, and safe railway transport in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal.

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Upgrading of existing railway infrastructure between Villa Opicina station and Sezana station

The Action is located on the cross-border railway section Trieste-Divača, a part of the Rail Freight Corridor and of two core TEN-T Corridors, namely the Mediterranean and the Baltic – Adriatic. It is part of the global project aiming at assuring interoperability, sufficient infrastructure capacity, removal of bottlenecks and shift to rail at this TEN-T section between Italy and Slovenia.
Through an Intergovernmental Commission, Italy and Slovenia have established that the enhancement of the railway infrastructure in this section shall be achieved by upgrading of the existing infrastructure, instead of construction of a new railway line which can be postponed to a medium-long term scenario.
The Action encompasses three work packages, namely upgrading of Villa Opicina railway station (WP1), elaboration of Executive Design for upgrading of Sežana railway station and railway section between Sežana and state-border with Italy (WP2) and Coordination (WP3).

With execution of the project, the following objectives will be met:

  • The upgraded railway station Villa Opicina will correspond to interoperability and TSI standards on TEN-T core network. 
  • The bottleneck on this railway line will be removed and operations in the Villa Opicina station will be more efficient.
  • The main outcome of the WP2 will be the completed executive design documentation which will allow commencement of construction works under the next phase of the Global Project. 

The action, through the Global Project, will contribute to improved technical parameters of the railway line b.c. IT/SI-Sežana, notably with higher speeds, possibility of running 740 m long trains for freight transport, and achievement of interoperability standards as required by regulations on TSI.

The Action will be implemented in partnership of Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, Ministrstvo za Infrastrukturo and GEIE FERROVIA TRIESTE-DIVAČA (department EEIG Railway Trieste-Divača).

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Hyper4Rail - A unified strategy for seamless hyperloop integration

Hyper4Rail is a research and innovation project funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme and implemented through Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking. Coordinated by the Hyperloop Development Program (HDP), the project brings together 27 public and private partners with a shared goal: developing ultra high-speed, low-emission transport aligned with the EU’s vision of a seamless and integrated European network.

As hyperloop technology is still at an early stage and lacks standardisation across developers, Hyper4Rail provides a structured, multi-stakeholder framework to build consensus on industrialisation, safety, regulatory and technical approaches. The project develops common hyperloop design definitions at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2, confirming key principles such as propulsion and vacuum systems, followed by validation of critical subsystems at TRL 4, enabling future testing and demonstration phases. In parallel, a safety framework, operational guidelines and usiness cases are developed to support convergence and future deployment.

A central deliverable is a European network vision and feasibility assessment. The study evaluates an 11 200 
km reference network connecting all continental capitals at 750 km/h using a demand model that combines multinomial logit mode choice and gravity modelling. Results indicate that the system could serve around 1.1 billion passengers, with over 90% of passenger-kilometres on distances above 800 km. The analysis shows that 46% of continental air demand could shift, while 40% of hyperloop trips would use rail as feeder.

Importantly, the financial and socio-economic appraisal indicates a positive Financial Net Present Value of €29 billion and an Economic NPV of €657 billion, demonstrating that a hyperloop network deployed on high-impact European corridors complementary to rail could be financially and socio-economically viable.

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Infrabel

Infrabel has been able to rely significantly on European co-financing for the realization of its investment projects. We present several of our completed projects, as well as those still in progress.
Of great importance was the co-financing we have received over the years for the rollout of trackside ERTMS on the core network, which has enabled us to equip the Belgian rail network with ERTMS by December 2025.
Another key pillar of our investment priorities concerns rail investments in and around the seaports, both in North Sea Port and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
Finally, we aim to improve the quality of rail freight transport by permanently enabling the operation of 750-meter trains in Belgium.

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Primary passenger lines (E30 and E65) within the Silesian Province, stage I: E65 railway line, Będzin – Katowice Szopienice Płd. – Katowice - Katowice Piotrowice section

PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. is the national railway infrastructure manager in Poland. As a key beneficiary of European Union funding, the company makes effective use of EU financial instruments to develop modern and sustainable railway infrastructure. The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which supports projects of European significance, plays a pivotal role in this process.

A flagship example is the ongoing modernisation of the Silesian rail node in the metropolitan area. The programme includes the construction of new stops, redevelopment of stations and expansion of track and signalling infrastructure. These improvements will not only increase network capacity but also enhance accessibility to public transport and allow for the separation of suburban and long-distance traffic.

PLK S.A. is carrying out and advancing strategic projects of national and international importance. One such project is Rail Baltica – a major corridor linking Central Europe with the Baltic states. The company has also improved rail accessibility in the Warsaw and Kraków metropolitan areas.
Modernization has been extended to major railway lines, including routes from Warsaw via Poznań to Szczecin and Wrocław, which helped reduce travel times and boost the competitiveness of rail transport. Enhancing rail connections to the seaports of Gdańsk, Gdynia, Świnoujście, and Szczecin is another key part of our strategy, reinforcing Poland’s role as a vital hub in Europe’s logistics network.

Thanks to EU support, these investments are increasing network capacity, enhancing safety, and fostering the development of an integrated, efficient transport system across Europe.

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Bothnian Corridor

Infrastructure development within the TEN‑T network is essential for Europe’s competitiveness, security, and green industrial transition. The Bothnian Corridor stretches from northern Norway and Finland through northern and central Sweden down to the Stockholm–Mälardalen region and onwards into Europe’s core network. It is recognised by the European Commission as a project of common European interest.

A functioning corridor depends on four critical Swedish rail links. The North Bothnia Line and the Iron Ore Line in northern Sweden, the New East Coast Line further south along the Bothnian coast, and the Bergslagen freight route through central Sweden. Together they form the north–south backbone connecting strategic industries, ports and cities with the main European corridors.

The increasingly unstable global security environment has brought northern Scandinavia into sharper focus. Rising geopolitical tensions and Russia’s military posture underline the importance of reliable rail capacity along the entire axis from the High North through central Sweden, ensuring rapid movement of defence assets across Europe’s northern flank.

Northern Sweden has simultaneously become one of Europe’s most attractive regions for green industrial investment, with billions committed to fossil‑free steel, batteries and other emerging technologies. Yet capacity shortages along the coast and through central Sweden pose significant bottlenecks, restricting industrial growth, port access and supply‑chain resilience.

The region also hosts critical raw materials and strategic industries essential for Europe’s green and digital transitions as well as for long-established industries. Strengthening the Bothnian Corridor by upgrading its key rail links is therefore both an economic priority and a security necessity, enabling sustainable transport of strategic resources and ensuring resilient north–south mobility across Sweden and Europe.

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Second Track Divača-Koper

The Divača–Koper single-track railway line is a major bottleneck on key European transport corridors, limiting freight access to the Port of Koper and affecting regional logistics. The project aims to build a new second track from km 0+862 to km 27+915, enhancing capacity, safety, and speed.

Designed to meet Core Network standards, the new line supports speeds up to 160 km/h, with some sections limited to 80-100 km/h due to terrain. It accommodates the GC loading gauge and a 22.5-tonne axle load (D4 classification). Electrification is 3 kV DC, with future upgrade potential to 25 kV AC, and includes ERTMS Level 1 signaling.

This final implementation phase, alongside project 24-SI-TG-2TDK-ERTMS, covers track construction, 3 kV DC overhead electrification, and the Črni Kal traction substation with 110 kV grid connection. It also includes telecommunications, tunnel safety, control systems, and power supply for tunnel equipment.

The project involves detailed design, as-built documentation, and BIM-based management. Project management costs are borne by the beneficiary, not grant-funded.

Operational improvements include reducing the Divača–Koper distance from 44.3 km to 27 km and increasing speeds from 75 km/h to 160 km/h for passengers and 100 km/h for freight. Travel time drops from 43–48 minutes to 15–21 minutes, and capacity more than doubles from 90 to about 220 trains daily, boosting Port of Koper connectivity and TEN-T corridor efficiency.

These upgrades strengthen regional transport, promote economic growth, and support sustainable freight by shifting cargo from road to rail. The project aligns with EU goals for interoperability, environmental sustainability, and cross-border connectivity.

Final planning of the new S4 urban railway line

The Global Project “new urban railway line S4” in the urban node Hamburg on the Scandinavian–
Mediterranean Core Network Corridor concerns the construction of a new double track light railway line between Hamburg and Ahrensburg. Its objectives are eliminating the bottleneck on the railway line Luebeck–Hamburg, increasing the capacity of Hamburg main station and seamlessly connecting the main station to Hamburg airport (TEN-T Core Airport).
This project focuses on the planning measures for the line sections 1 and 2 (PFA 1 and PFA 2), three railway stations, a train marshalling yard and an electronic solid state interlocking. It includes the final execution and tender planning preparing for the subsequent construction works of the new double track parallel to the existing conventional railway track.

The regions of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein have initiated the planning activities. All planning activities are implemented in close cooperation and alignment with the infrastructure manager DB InfraGO.

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ABS 38 and railway expansion project Augsburg – Ulm

The Rhine–Danube Corridor is a vital east–west link in Europe, with Bavaria acting as a strategic connection between the Danube region and Western Europe. The railway expansion projects Augsburg – Ulm and Munich – Mühldorf - Border D/A strengthen this corridor by closing bottlenecks, modernizing infrastructure, and increasing capacity for both passenger and freight transport. Together, they enhance the performance of this key TEN T route and support faster, greener, and more efficient rail mobility across Europe.

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TELT Lyon-Turin

TELT is the binational public promoter responsible for the realisation and operation of the cross-border section of the freight and passenger Lyon-Turin railway line. 
Founded in 2015 by the Italian and French states, the company coordinates the design and construction of the 65 km of railway between Susa, in Italy, and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, in France. The main element of the project is the Mont Cenis base tunnel: an infrastructure consisting of two tubes of 57.5 km each, 4 access adits, 2 international stations, 1 underground safety site, 4 ventilation shafts and 204 safety bypasses. 
The base tunnel is intended to replace the historic Fréjus tunnel for logistics and international mobility in the western Alpine region, contributing to the achievement of the climate neutrality goal set by Europe. Indeed, the project is part of the Mediterranean Corridor of the European TEN-T network, which aims to connect the continent via 9 long-distance rail corridors.

High-Speed Rail Tunnel in Łódź

Once completed, the tunnel will form a key section of a new 480-kilometre, Y-shaped high-speed rail line, completing a crucial missing link in the North Sea - Baltic Corridor. By 2032, the line will connect Warsaw with Poland’s new airport and the city of Łódź, with further extensions to Wrocław and Poznań planned by 2035.

Since 2019, CEF funding has supported six projects under the Port Polska investment programme with approximately EUR 140 million, a significant portion of which has been allocated to the development of the Y-shaped high-speed line. This line is the flagship project of the programme, and the tunnel in Łódź will form one of its key sections. Measuring 14 metres in diameter and 4,6 kilometres in length, it will be the longest and widest rail tunnel in Poland to be constructed in a single section using a tunnel boring machine (TBM). Trains will pass beneath the city centre at depths of 25 to 35 metres. Construction is already underway.

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The new Dresden-Prague railway line

We are planning a new railway line between Dresden and Prague. The goal is to reduce the travel time between the two cities to one hour, down from the current two and a half hours. The line will help to ensure that Berlin and Vienna are only four hours apart by train, in the future. The centerpiece of the project is a 30-kilometre-long, cross-border tunnel. Our line is a centerpiece of the Rhine-Danube TEN Corridor. 

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The new railway line Dresden-Prague II

Cross border sections of the TEN-T-network lines require a very close and partnership cooperation between the neighbour states. In case of a long cross-border tunel, even more. A lot of legal and technical regulations as well as the organisation and work practice are to discuss, leading to solutions, which meet the requirements of both sides.

EGTC contributes to the project by political activities, technical support, in coordination of authorities and municipalities and by supporting the public work. 

The goal is acceleration of the planning and approval process, to start the building activities as early as possible. In cooperation with Správa železnic. 

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SERAS - Single European railway area of skills alliance

The successful delivery of TEN-T corridors, ERTMS deployment, rail electrification and cross-border interoperability depends not only on infrastructure investment, but on the availability of a skilled, mobile and future-proof workforce. SERAS – the Single European Railway Area of Skills Alliance – addresses this critical dimension by building the human backbone of Europe’s rail transformation.
As the EU accelerates the completion of the Core and Extended TEN-T Networks, doubles high-speed traffic by 2030 and scales up rail freight by 2050, the sector faces a structural workforce challenge: 30% of rail professionals will retire within the next decade, while digitalisation, automation, alternative fuels and climate resilience demand entirely new competences. Without coordinated action on skills, infrastructure targets risk becoming delivery bottlenecks.
SERAS anticipates labour market needs, establishing a structured European rail skills ecosystem aligned with EU transport policy objectives, and bringing together infrastructure managers, operators, supply industry, SMEs, universities, VET providers and social partners to ensure long-term governance and strategic workforce planning.
Modular, micro-credential-based training programmes aligned with EQF and ESCO standards enable rapid upskilling and cross-border recognition of qualifications. A Virtual Railway Academy and dedicated mobility schemes support interoperability not only of systems, but of competences.
By harmonising occupational profiles and strengthening workforce mobility across Member States, SERAS directly supports SERA implementation, industrial competitiveness and the resilience of Europe’s transport infrastructure.
Europe is investing in the hardware of TEN-T. SERAS ensures the skilled people are in place to design, build, operate and maintain it.

Rail Baltica Global Project

Rail Baltica is a high-speed, conventional, European standard-gauge railway designed to support passenger transport, freight transport, and military mobility. It strengthens regional integration, promotes economic development, and enhances security across the Baltic region.

The first phase is planned to be completed by 2030, subject to available financing and in accordance with the schedule set by the TEN-T Regulation. It aims to establish a high-speed corridor between the Polish border and Tallinn by 2030. This corridor will connect the Polish border with a double track and proceed north, featuring single-track sections constructed over a double-track embankment. The first phase is divided into operational sections, each capable of independent service introduction.

The second phase of the project, which envisions the implementation of the full project scope after 2030, is subject to the availability of financing and is essential to fully realize the socio-economic potential of the Rail Baltica corridor.

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Fehmarnbelt Tunnel

Northern Europe’s largest infrastructure project and the world’s longest immersed tunnel. The Fehmarnbelt tunnel plays a key role in the future European transport network and will boost the transport of freight by electric trains.

When the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is completed, the journey between Rødbyhavn and Puttgarden will take 7 minutes by train and 10 minutes by car.

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel will remove a bottleneck, reduce travel time and strengthen links between Scandinavia and Central Europe.

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Czech high-speed lines

If Central Europe is to remain fully integrated within a competitive and interconnected Europe, it must keep pace with evolving mobility trends. Správa železnic, as a modern and responsible infrastructure manager, is committed to delivering a high-speed rail system that strengthens the European transport network.
The Czech High-Speed Lines (HSL) system will enhance regional and cross-border connectivity across Central Europe, reducing travel times between major metropolitan areas in Czechia, Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia. It will provide a sustainable alternative to short-haul aviation and, by segregating long-distance passenger services, relieve capacity constraints on the conventional network while creating capacity for regional services and international freight.
In parallel, modernisation works are progressing on key corridors, including the Brno–Přerov section on the Brno–Katowice axis, reinforcing a strategic north–south link and ensuring complementarity between new high-speed and upgraded conventional lines.
The Czech HSL network supports the objectives of the Trans-European Transport Network and reflects the European Commission’s “Connecting Europe through High-Speed Rail” Communication. The Berlin–Praha–Wien/Bratislava corridor (target travel time 4h) and the Bratislava/Wien–Ostrava–Katowice/Warszawa corridor (target travel time 5h) form key pillars of the emerging Central European high-speed system.
Substantial progress in design and preparation has been achieved through long-term technical cooperation with SNCF Réseau focused on transferring know-how from one of Europe’s most mature and cost-efficient HSR systems, ensuring the technical robustness and economic efficiency of the Czech concept.
Strong political support at EU and national levels provides the strategic framework for implementation, supported by the CEF. Progress has also been made in EIA, permitting and land acquisition, creating a solid basis for timely delivery.

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RailNetEurope (RNE)

Established in 2004 as an umbrella organisation for European infrastructure managers, RailNetEurope (RNE) coordinates its members’ cross-border processes in the areas of Capacity Management, Traffic Management, IT, Market & Performance, and Legal Matters & Regulatory Affairs.  

The association also works closely with European and international bodies on issues of common interest - notably through collaboration with the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) on the Telematics TSI, participation in Europe’s Rail JU activities or through exchanges with stakeholders in the context of the Capacity Regulation.  

Over the years, the European Commission has increasingly recognised the value of RNE’s work and has provided much appreciated European Union funding. RNE also participates as an observer in the Platform of Rail Infrastructure Managers in Europe (PRIME), where together with the European Commission RNE it co-chairs the PRIME Digital Subgroup.  

Under the Capacity Regulation, PRIME is preparing to take on new activities assigned to the European Network of Infrastructure Managers (ENIM) and has announced its intention to designate RNE as Network Coordinator (NC). In this role, RNE will serve as a single point of contact for cross-border traffic and support coordination within the ENIM, which is expected to be formally established on 23 September 2026. ENIM will bring together European infrastructure managers and lead the development of key frameworks for capacity management; cross-border traffic management, disruption and crisis management; and performance review.  

This work aims to create a harmonised approach across the European rail sector to support a more efficient use of infrastructure capacity and the effective functioning of the single market. The activities will complement ongoing Commission initiatives and help deliver better and faster train connections across Europe. 

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The Brenner Corridor Munich-Verona: The Brenner Base Tunnel and its northern and southern access routes

The Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) will not only provide a better connection between Innsbruck and Fortezza, but also between northern and southern Europe by eliminating the bottleneck at the Brenner Pass.

Being the heart of the Scandinavia-Mediterranean corridor, the BBT will not only improve connections between Italy and Austria, but will also play a decisive role in significantly improving north-south connections on the European rail network. Therefore, in addition to the BBT, new access routes to the north and south are being planned and built, so that in future a modern 435 km high-speed line will stretch between the two economic centres of Munich and Verona.  The European Union supports the expansion of this transnational, multi-modal corridor, which is one of the EU's priority projects.

New Railway Line Montpellier - Perpignan (LNMP) - New Railway Line Provence - Côte d’Azur (LNPCA) - New Railway Line Sud-Ouest (LNSO/GPSO)

The Regions of Southern Europe — France, Spain, and Italy — are strengthening their cooperation to establish a unified, efficient, and interoperable rail network linking the Mediterranean and the Atlantic The Société du Grand Projet du Sud-Ouest, the Société de la Ligne Nouvelle Provence Côte d’Azur, and the Société de la Ligne Nouvelle Montpellier-Perpignan embody the financial commitment, strengthened cooperation, and determination of the regions of Southern Europe to advance major rail projects.
Along the Mediterranean Corridor, the regions of Occitanie, Sud-Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (France), Catalonia (Spain), and Liguria (Italy) have jointly committed to a high-performance cross-border Mediterranean rail corridor from Genoa to Barcelona.
The Atlantic Corridor aims to connect Northern Europe to the Iberian Peninsula via high-speed rail, with a particular focus on strengthening connections between the Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions (France) and the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country (Spain). And between the two, stronger links.
These collaborative efforts are based on the following action plan:

  • Strengthening cooperation among the regions to accelerate the deployment of low-carbon, more efficient, and resilient rail transport, with increased train service and improved customer service. 
  • Defining an integrated strategy for passenger and freight transport, both local and cross-border across three European Union countries, aimed at reducing road traffic and improving access to ports. 
  • Strategically addressing military and civilian transport in Europe. 
  • Establishing a common position to defend the territorial, cultural, and economic ties that shape Southern Europe.

This collective effort will continue with phased rollouts in 2030, 2035, and through 2040, thereby meeting the objective of establishing a central, extensive, multimodal, and interoperable network in Southern Europe.

Rail Freight Corridor Network

The Regulation (EU) 913/2010 concerning a European rail network for competitive freight, later amended by Regulation (EU) 1316/2013, required Member States together with European Infrastructure Managers to establish international market-oriented Rail Freight Corridors (RFCs) to meet three main challenges:

  1. Strengthening cooperation between Infrastructure Managers (IMs) and Allocation Bodies (ABs).
  2. Finding the right balance between freight and passenger traffic along RFCs.
  3. Promoting intermodality between rail and other transport modes by integrating terminals into the corridor management process.

The Regulation (EU) 1679/2024 concerning the guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport (TEN-T) network, amends the above mentioned (EU) No. 913/2010. This regulation stablishes nine European Transport Corridors (ETCs) to support the completion of the TEN-T network. The ETCs integrate the Rail Freight Corridors (RFCs), namely, the freight railway lines of the ETCs. 

Those being:

  • Atlantic
  • Baltic Sea-Adriatic Sea
  • Baltic Sea-Black Sea-Aegean Sea*
  • Mediterranean
  • North Sea-Baltic
  • North Sea-Rhine-Mediterranean
  • Rhine-Danube
  • Scandinavian-Mediterranean
  • Western Balkans-Eastern Mediterranean

The European Transport Corridors integrate the RFCs, that is, the freight railway lines of the ETCs. Since traffic does not usually start and end on one RFC exclusively, efficient and synchronised interfaces to the existing processes and tools of individual IMs/ABs participating in RFCs are needed. An interactive tool developed jointly by RailNetEurope (RNE) and the RFCs is the Customer Information Platform (CIP). By means of a Graphical User Interface (GUI), CIP provides precise information on the routing, terminals, specific track properties and infrastructure investment projects, as well as International Contingency Management (ICM) and re-routing options of the participating* Rail Freight Corridors. 

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European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO)

EAFO is a key reference point for Europe-wide information on alternative fuels and related infrastructure, providing harmonised data and indicators, as well as policy and market insights.

Study on Safe and secure parking areas

The EU study assesses the availability, suitability, and security levels of rest and parking facilities while identifying demand-supply gaps across the EU road network. It also explores potential upgrades and certification processes for SSPAs, alongside strategic recommendations for infrastructure improvements and policy actions. With a shortfall of over 390 000 parking spaces—set to rise to 483 000 by 2040—truck drivers face challenges in finding safe, certified rest areas.
The results of this study are based on a comprehensive analysis of Safe and Secure Parking Areas (SSPAs) across the EU, with a specific focus on:

  • Geographic Scope: The study covers the entire EU, with particular attention to the TEN-T land corridors, key transport hubs, and logistical hotspots. 
  • Target Group: It focuses on professional drivers, including long-haul truck drivers, coach drivers, and commercial vehicle operators who require secure rest facilities. 
  • Regulatory Framework: The study adheres to EU standards and regulations, including Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1012, which sets the security and service requirements for SSPAs.
  • Sector Considerations: While SSPAs apply to both freight and passenger transport, the study highlights key differences in working and driving schedules, which affect the need for secure parking facilities.

The report highlights key factors shaping the sector, from regulatory changes and security risks to sustainability goals and driver well-being. The report is structured into six chapters covering sector challenges, current SSPA status, demand-supply gaps, best practices, and strategic recommendations for 2040.
Within the strategic recommendations, the report outlines actions such as expanding SSPAs, standardizing security certifications, and fostering public-private investments to improve Europe’s road transport network for a safer, more efficient future.

ULTIMO - Advancing sustainable user-centric mobility with automated vehicles

The ULTIMO project wants to set the foundations and deploy the very first economically viable large-scale, on-demand, and passenger-oriented Automated Vehicle (AV) public transportation services. By adopting a holistic approach to AV deployment that considers all elements in a cross-sector business environment, ULTIMO wants to truly unlock the integration of AVs into cities with on-demand and door-to-door services, allowing for more sustainable, accessible, and inclusive mobility.

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European Cyclists' Federation

ECF's main activities span six interconnected work streams. On policy, ECF drives implementation of the European Declaration on Cycling across EU institutions, member states, and local authorities, pushing for modal shift toward cycling for both transport, tourism and leisure. Infrastructure advocacy focuses on securing investment in high-quality cycling facilities that make cycling safe, comfortable, and accessible for all trip types. Road safety work engages safety and transport stakeholders to ensure motor vehicle technology actively protects vulnerable road users, particularly cyclists. 

On multimodality and tourism, ECF promotes seamless cycling-public transport integration to reduce transport emissions, while developing the EuroVelo cross-border long-distance cycling network and advocating for policies that grow green and cycling tourism. A dedicated data strand works to improve national and European cycling data collection, with a particular focus on establishing an EU-wide cycling baseline — one of the Declaration's most concrete commitments. Finally, ECF's broader mobility work positions cycling as a tool for social inclusion, public health, and climate action, amplifying the organisation's voice in policy processes both within Europe and globally.

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Enilive Safe Truck European Parking Areas

Enilive STEP Areas project represents the first stage of development launched by Enilive S.p.A. in order to create a network of safe & secure parking areas for trucks serving both core and comprehensive sections of the TEN-T road network along five different Core Network Corridors: Rhine – Danube, the Scandinavian – Mediterranean, the Mediterranean and North Sea – Rhine – Mediterranean. The project aims to upgrade a total of 5 parking areas located in Italy, Austria, and Germany according to EU parking standards requests for the gold level of certification. 

In total 251 parking lots will be upgraded on over 97 000 sqm of revamped areas. Beside the direct effect of providing additional safe and secure parking areas in line with Art. 31 of the TEN-T Regulation, the project will indirectly improve working conditions of hauliers, reduce cargo crimes and leverage further potential development of safe and secure parkings network.

C-ROADS - Austria

C ROADS is a European platform coordinating harmonised deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C ITS) across member states to enable interoperable vehicle to infrastructure communication. Austria, via AustriaTech and ASFINAG, is one of the leading contributors.

ASFINAG has fully deployed C ITS across the Austrian motorway and expressway network, installing over 525 roadside units that provide real time safety messages such as roadworks warnings, hazard notifications, traffic jams and digital traffic signs directly into vehicles. This represents one of Europe’s densest C ITS infrastructures, with communication units placed approximately every four kilometres.

ASFINAG also equips its own operational and emergency vehicles with C ITS onboard units, enabling them to warn approaching traffic directly—improving incident response and worker safety. Deployment continues to scale, with 80–90 additional units planned and a target of 200+ vehicles.

Within the C ROADS Austria programme series (1–3), ASFINAG develops new use cases including truck parking, toll station support, cooperative traffic management, and automated driving support, all based on harmonised C ROADS communication profiles to ensure European interoperability.

Overall, ASFINAG's progress positions Austria at the forefront of European C ITS, contributing to millions of C ITS equipped vehicles already travelling Europe wide and shaping next generation services such as collective perception and automated vehicle guidance.

C-Roads - European C-ITS Platform

The project C-Roads Extended is dedicated to enabling the continuous work of the C-Roads Platform. Together with six major European deployment initiatives – X4ITS, MATIS, MERIDIAN, SCALE, C-Roads Germany 3, and C-Roads Austria 3 – the European C-Roads Platform is strengthening cooperation to accelerate the harmonised deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) across Europe.

The European Corridor Projects and C-Roads have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance harmonised deployment of Cooperative ITS (C-ITS) in Europe.

C-Roads unites 21 European states and road operators to provide interoperable C-ITS services, forming the foundation for connected and automated mobility. Common specifications and evaluation methods ensure seamless cross-border operation, supporting safer, more efficient and sustainable transport.

  • MERIDIAN focuses on digitalisation and multimodal transport management to improve freight mobility, reduce congestion, and support Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) aligned with the European Green Deal.
  • C-Roads Germany 3 expands deployment in six pilot areas, delivering harmonised Day-1 and Day-1.5 services.
  • C-Roads Austria 3 continues motorway and urban deployments, extending services to cities such as Klagenfurt (AT) and Graz (AT) to enhance safety and sustainability.
  • X4ITS builds on the CROCODILE initiative, enhancing cross-border transport in Central and Eastern Europe. 
    MATIS accelerates smart ITS deployment across four countries and three TEN-T corridors, improving traffic management, safety, and reducing emissions.
  • SCALE scales mature C-ITS services, pilots new use cases at ten sites and develops strategies for long-term deployment.

By combining their expertise, harmonised standards, and coordinated deployment, these initiatives are paving the way for interoperable, reliable, and future-proof C-ITS services delivering clear benefits to road users across Europe.

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EURSE - EU Road Safety Exchange+

EU Road Safety Exchange III connects countries across Europe to learn from proven road safety solutions and reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads. The project brings together national, regional and local authorities to exchange experience on key road safety priorities such as speed management, safe infrastructure, enforcement, urban safety and the protection of vulnerable road users.

Through study visits, best practice seminars and expert forums, participants learn directly from successful policies and real-world implementation. These exchanges allow authorities to see measures on the ground, discuss challenges with peers and explore how proven solutions can be adapted to their own context.

The first two phases of EURSE delivered tangible results. Participating countries strengthened automated enforcement systems, updated legislation, expanded the use of 2+1 roads, introduced 30 km/h urban policies and reinforced national road safety strategies, while building lasting professional networks across Europe.

EURSE III recognises that many road safety challenges go beyond national policy alone. Urban mobility, micromobility regulation, street redesign and speed management require strong involvement of cities and regions. The project therefore expands collaboration to include regional and local authorities.

EURSE III also addresses emerging risks linked to technological and societal change, including automation, digital enforcement, climate-resilient infrastructure and new forms of mobility.

Through structured peer exchange focused on implementation, EURSE III helps authorities adapt proven measures to their own context, supporting progress towards the EU’s 2030 road safety targets.

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Extending the EVConnect charging stations network in Romania

The main objective of this project is to deploy an operational network of recharging pools publicly accessible 24/7 for Light-Duty Vehicles (LDV) and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDV) It will enhance electric recharging service along the TEN-T road networks in Romania. The objective will be achieved with the deployment of 4 charging pools (sites) equipped with 16 recharging points of a minimum power output of 150 kW for LDV and 28 charging pools (sites) equipped with 60 recharging points of a minimum power output of 350 kW for HDV. Approximately 70% of the energy supplied by the stations will come from renewable energy sources, including solar PV and green electricity contracts where feasible.

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CHORUS - Coordination of heterogeneous actors in mixed traffic within CCAM

CHORUS is an EU project advancing connected, cooperative and automated mobility (CCAM) through a unified orchestration framework that enhances road safety, efficiency and sustainability.
CHORUS addresses the complexities of road safety and traffic efficiency by providing a unified, multi-actor orchestration framework for the CCAM ecosystem. By integrating diverse transport modes of people and goods—including automated vehicles (AVs), cycling, ridesharing services and conventional vehicles—deploying AI-driven traffic management solutions, and fostering public–private collaboration, CHORUS aims to leverage the benefits of CCAM technologies while ensuring alignment with EU directives and standards, particularly those related to sustainability and safety.
With its multi-layer architectural framework deployed across seven demonstration sites, the project strive to deliver several key outcomes to improve traffic and mobility conditions, ultimately supporting EU climate and road safety goals. CHORUS is validating its solutions in seven different Demonstration sites, to ensure their applicability in a wide range of conditions.

CAMBER - Connected and adaptive maintenance for safer urban and secondary roads

CAMBER aims to develop and demonstrate improved safety monitoring across urban and secondary rural road networks by using real-time data to inform road maintenance systems and implementing cost-effective, proven interventions. 
Performance metrics derived from next-generation data sources will provide road managers with up-to-date information on safety issues, road damage, and maintenance or upgrade needs. Data from telematics, vehicle and smartphone sensors, and road user feedback will inform safety assessment models, identifying necessary measures to ensure safe roads for all users, including minority groups with specific design needs, such as powered two-wheelers (PTW). 
CAMBER will address these challenges through research and testing of cost-effective safety interventions and low-impact maintenance techniques, including those tailored for vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). These approaches will be demonstrated across urban and rural road networks in five European countries (Greece, Portugal, the Netherlands, Croatia and Spain). CAMBER’s economically viable solutions and new insights will be shared through established networks to guide European road managers, policymakers, and industry in making informed decisions and investments for safer, more efficient road maintenance.

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EBRT2030 - European Bus Rapid Transit of 2030

eBRT2030 is a Horizon Europe project coordinated by UITP that aims to define the next generation of high-capacity, zero-emission Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems for European cities. The project brings together transport authorities, operators, industry partners, and research organisations to develop a shared vision for BRT systems that are electrified, automated, connected, and fully integrated into sustainable urban mobility networks.
Running from 2023 to 2026, eBRT2030 focuses on improving the performance, efficiency, and attractiveness of BRT systems while supporting the European Union’s climate neutrality and sustainable mobility objectives. The project analyses operational concepts, infrastructure design, vehicle technologies, digital solutions, and passenger experience to identify the most effective pathways for future BRT deployment in Europe.
Through modelling, simulations, stakeholder engagement, and real-world case studies in multiple European cities, eBRT2030 develops practical recommendations and implementation guidelines for cities and transport authorities. The project also assesses policy, regulatory, and investment frameworks needed to accelerate the transition toward high-capacity, zero-emission public transport corridors.
By providing a comprehensive roadmap for advanced BRT systems, eBRT2030 supports European cities in delivering faster, cleaner, and more reliable public transport while contributing to the goals of the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.
 

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Resilient infrastructure and synergy: the North Sea Baltic, North Sea Rhine Mediterranean and the North Central corridor in Zuid-Holland.

Zuid-Holland is a gateway to Europe. The North Sea Baltic, the North Sea Rhine Mediterranean corridor, and the North Central corridor connect the province with the European hinterland. Together with other governments and stakeholders along these corridors, we work to achieve synergy and resilient infrastructure.

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MobiliseYourCity Partnership

MobiliseYourCity (MYC) is a European-led global partnership that supports cities and countries in developing and emerging economies to go from sustainable urban mobility strategies to investment-ready programmes. With over €30 billion in urban mobility investments identified and €19.3 billion in financing leveraged, MYC crucially bridges the gap between planning and investment. The initiative demonstrates how European planning approaches can translate into tangible investment at scale.  

Backed by more than €120 million in grants—primarily from the EU, France and Germany—MYC plays a catalytic role in mobilising domestic and international finance. It supports 82 member cities across 30 countries, representing over 174 million people. With 75 projects across 55 cities, the initiative is firmly focused on implementation—supporting concrete investments such as public transport infrastructure, integrated mobility systems and multimodal solutions.  

Building on the European-developed Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMPs) methodology and coordinated through a broad coalition of public and private development partners, MYC provides a platform to align planning, project preparation and financing around coherent mobility pipelines. By using SUMPs as common reference frameworks, MYC helps reduce fragmentation, strengthen partner coordination, and translate global priorities, such as climate action, economic connectivity and the Global Gateway, into concrete, country-owned investment opportunities. MYC also reflects the growing importance of linking SUMPs to wider transport corridors and economic development priorities, demonstrating the relevance of this approach well beyond Europe. 

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AEVETO - Advanced electric vehicles for efficient and economic transport operations

The AEVETO cluster represents a pioneering initiative dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape of heavy-duty transport through the collaborative synergy of R&D projects funded by the European Commission. Focused on Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicles, AEVETO creates and provides a common umbrella or vision of key EU projects, propelling the development and adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) within the heavy-duty sector. By leveraging synergies across diverse projects, we, as the representatives of key EU projects, seek to amplify our influence, contributing significantly to the broader goals of the 2ZERO partnership and the electrification roadmap set forth by ERTRAC. Our commitment extends beyond project boundaries, aiming for a holistic transformation of the heavy-duty transport sector. The cluster projects are: ZEFES, ESCALATE, EMPOWER, NextETRUCK, H2HAUL, MORELife, RealHyFC, MACBETH and FLEXMCS.

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Integrated Peri-Urban Areas Cluster (periASTY, SpurUP, BIO-INTEL-MOB & ALTHEA)

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periASTY envisions fostering the integration of peri-urban areas’ transition towards climate neutrality by advancing and developing mobility, energy, industry, and governance-related net zero technologies and business models. A suite of innovations, the periInnovations, is designed to host technological and non-technological solutions. 

The periInnovations suite offers four groups of innovations: 

  • periMOBILITY aims to reduce car dependency in peri-urban areas (active modes, multimodality, mobility services).
  • periENERGY concentrates efforts on reducing emissions and promoting sustainable energy sources (energy system demand, energy charging hubs, renewable local energy communities).
  • periINDUSTRY focuses on reducing GHG emissions, improving efficiency in industrial operations, and promoting a circular economy and reuse (urban mining, circular economy, local green deals, waste management).
  • periGOVERNANCE supports governance, planning, and decision-making (governance framework for functional urban areas (FUA) digital twins, AI-based data warehouse) and builds capacity among local authorities and stakeholders on implementing climate-neutral concepts, integrated planning, and attracting investments/funding (periSKILLS Academy). 

The periInnovations are integrated into real-life mobility, energy, and industry services, operations, and infrastructure, allowing the demonstration of the co-designed concepts in nine diverse Living Labs across peri-urban areas: Dublin, Limassol, Ljubljana, Marseille, Guimarães, Helmond, Kalamata, Sofia, and Sisslerfeld (Switzerland). periASTY is more than just a consortium; it is a transformative, Europe-wide initiative dedicated to accelerating the transition of peri-urban areas towards climate neutrality. By integrating sustainable mobility, energy, and industrial solutions, periASTY directly supports the objectives of the Green Deal, Mission Climate-Neutral, Smart Cities, and other EU partnerships for 2030.

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SpurUP

Many peri-urban regions currently suffer from fragmented planning and outdated industrial practices. These zones often struggle to balance industrial output with the urgent need for climate resilience and modern energy efficiency. The EU-funded SpurUP project aims to integrate net-zero technologies and community-led governance through green deals between the public and private sectors. SPURUP validates its approach in 3 Living Labs in Thessaloniki, Aalborg, and Jesi, and 3 replication sites, in Stara Zagora, Tulcea, and Bristol, and further demonstrates the scalability and adaptability of the solutions. The project employs a three-tier strategy. The first tier involves testing solutions in the Living Labs, the second engages the groups of stakeholders, and the third focuses on scaling and replicating successful solutions across local authorities in Europe and globally. 

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BIO-INTEL-MOB

BIO-INTEL-MOB project aims to transform mobility, logistics, and urban governance in peri-urban areas through artificial intelligence, data integration, and citizen participation. Peri-urban regions—situated between dense urban centres and rural territories—face specific challenges, including fragmented mobility services, limited multimodal options, growing logistics flows, rising emissions, and weak coordination in planning.  BIO-INTEL-MOB addresses these issues by developing an integrated, climate-neutral, and citizen-centred mobility ecosystem. The project combines advanced digital technologies with inclusive governance approaches. A Mobility Data Space, Digital Twins, AI-driven analytics, and multimodal routing engines enable real-time optimisation of mobility flows, emissions, safety, and accessibility. These tools support the development of Peri-Urban Mobility Hubs (PUMHs), Green-Safe Routing solutions for vulnerable road users, and innovative circular logistics models involving micro-hubs, cargo bikes, and sustainable packaging. Beyond technology, BIO-INTEL-MOB strongly emphasises participatory governance. The project will introduce a citizen-engagement app, VR/AR co-design environments, and a Smart City Governance (SCGo) framework to help public authorities align local actions with EU mobility, climate, and digital policies. A dedicated Knowledge Hub will provide replicable models, training materials, and open-access tools to support adoption across Europe. BIO-INTEL-MOB will test its solutions in four main pilot sites (Rome, Cascais, Riga, and Vilnius) representing diverse peri-urban contexts and mobility patterns. Additional satellite pilots (Melsungen, Ciampino, Urla, and Rhodes) will further support experimentation and transferability across different European settings. By integrating data, digital technologies, circular logistics, and citizen engagement, BIO-INTEL-MOB aims to shape the next generation of safe, inclusive, and climate-neutral mobility systems.

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ALTHEA

ALTHEA is a Horizon Europe Innovation Action that supports Europe’s transition towards a competitive, resilient and climate‑neutral transport, energy and industrial system by placing peri‑urban areas at the heart of change. These areas play a strategic role in European mobility and logistics, hosting key infrastructure along TEN‑T corridors while linking cities, regions and global value chains. Coordinated by Regione Lombardia, ALTHEA introduces the Transition Super Living Lab (TSLL) approach as a new governance and innovation model to address complex cross‑sector challenges. TSLLs function as real‑world experimentation environments where public authorities, industry, research organisations, energy communities and citizens co‑design, test and scale integrated solutions across sustainable mobility, decarbonised energy systems, zero‑pollution industry and cross‑sectoral governance. The project deploys five TSLLs (Antwerp–Rotterdam, Milan Metropolitan Region, Alicante–Elche Functional Area, Epirus–Ioannina Region and Lisbon Metropolitan Region) and three replicator sites (Hoje-Taastrup Kommune e Lyngby-Taarbaek Kommune part of Greater Copenhagen, Gdynia and Aachen), covering major TEN‑T urban nodes and corridors. Across these sites, ALTHEA implements 59 targeted interventions supported by an Innovations Toolkit of 21 data‑driven solutions, including tools for multimodal mobility planning, traffic and freight optimisation, renewable energy communities, industrial decarbonisation, and collaborative decision‑making. ALTHEA strengthens institutional capacity and policy coherence by integrating climate objectives into transport and infrastructure planning, supporting Local Green Deals, Climate City Contracts and investment‑ready business cases. In a challenging geopolitical context, the project enhances resilience of supply chains, optimises urban nodes, and contributes to Europe’s strategic autonomy through cleaner, smarter and more integrated mobility and energy systems. By showcasing concrete, scalable solutions in peri‑urban areas, ALTHEA provides practical pathways for implementing EU transport, climate and infrastructure policies, while offering valuable insights for Action Plans along TEN‑T corridors.

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VERKKO - European network for safer, greener, and digital traffic management, intermodal freight, and cross-border mobility improvements along the TEN-T corridors

VERKKO brings together 40 partners from 12 European countries to build a network of ITS and C-ITS implementations and digital infrastructure, along major parts of the TEN-T. The VERKKO partners include ministries, road and port authorities, road operators, cities from the 100 climate-neutral and smart cities mission, and a logistics hub operator. This composition of partners is unique in the ITS sector and offers a variety of viewpoints on how to best implement (C-)ITS for the benefits of the EU. 

The project objective is to harmonise and modernise the transport infrastructure on the Core, Extended Core, Comprehensive TEN-T network as well as in Urban Nodes, to strengthen cross-border synergies, and to support member states in closing the gaps in the continuity of (C-)ITS services and infrastructure in the EU, especially in northern Europe. Also, the deployment of ITS on the TEN-T will be supported by making available critical road, travel, and traffic data in digital format as well as essential safety-related services to end users.

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Expand-E

The Expand-E project implemented 2 146 recharching points for LDV (150-300 kW) and 128 recharching points for HDV (350 kW) in 461 locations along the Core Network and Comprehensive Network across 23 Member States in Europe.

Miles - Mobility infrastructure for logistics electric & sustainable

Supporting the deployment of alternative fuel supply infrastructure to decarbonize transport along the TEN-T network by establishing publicly accessible electricity recharging stations for heavy-duty vehicles. Deploying 284 MCS and 264 CCS Recharging Pools in 71 locations, along TEN-T network / Urban Nodes in 10 countries.

Scandria Alliance: Connecting regions, communities and economies through clean, smart and resilient transportation

Cities and regions along the Scandria Corridor have cooperated with each other for more than 15 years. In 2019, leading political representatives of six cities and regions along the corridor concluded an agreement to establish the Scandria Alliance. The Scandria Alliance serves as an arena for cities and regions to collaborate on climate-smart multimodal transport connectivity at the interface to sustainable regional development. Our common vision is to connect regions, communities and economies through clean, smart and resilient transportation.

Within this scope, members of the Alliance collaborate to exchange knowledge, monitor relevant policy developments and develop joint positions. We team up with relevant stakeholders to foster new and innovative solutions.

Our full members are cities and regions along the Scandria Corridor. Altogether, they represent more than 20 million inhabitants from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany and Italy out of 138 million people living in regions along the corridor. Stakeholders such as infrastructure managers, chambers of commerce or transport and logistics competence centres actively contribute to joint activities as associated members.

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metaCCAZE and MOBILITIES FOR EU

metaCCAZE and MOBILITIES FOR EU are two sister Horizon Europe projects and fully aligned with the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Together, they drive the transformation of urban transport by deploying scalable, zero-emission solutions for passengers and freight across Europe. Backed by the CCAM and 2Zero Partnerships, the projects combine electrification, automation, and connectivity to accelerate the shift toward smarter, cleaner, and more efficient mobility systems. They are both part of the CIVITAS New Mobility Services Cluster.

metaCCAZE (2024–2027), coordinated by ERTICO, unites 44 partners from 12 countries with €24.7 million to pilot technologies such as automated charging, AI‑based fleet planning and low‑emission traffic management in Trailblazer cities Amsterdam, Munich, Tampere and Limassol, and transfer them to Athens, Kraków, Gozo, Milan, Miskolc and Poissy (Paris Region). From autonomous buses in Tampere to on-demand  mini-bus services for school transport in Limassol, each use case is co-developed with local stakeholders and powered by metaInnovations: ranging from AI-driven fleet management to inductive charging, and digital twin optimisation.  

MOBILITIES FOR EU (2024–2028), coordinated by CARTIF runs 11 pilots with 27 solutions in Madrid and Dresden through Urban Transport Labs, while Ioannina, Trenčín, Espoo, Gdańsk and Sarajevo adapt and scale proven approaches. Madrid is testing autonomous passenger and freight vehicles, smart charging, data‑space‑enabled energy‑mobility integration and hydrogen refuelling at Mercamadrid and EMT sites, while Dresden focuses on flexible charging, automation and 5G‑enabled traffic management. 

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PASS4CORE, VERKKO, MIRA, SCALE, C-Roads Extended & SerraHydrogenValle

Milano Serravalle – Milano Tangenziali (MSMT) is implementing a digital, connected, safe and sustainable road transport corridor along the TEN-T Core Network, along the motorway network under concession and in particular on A7, part of the NSRM Corridor, between Milan and Genoa. MSMT is developing actions in 6 CEF-Transport projects.
Within the C-Roads Extended, SCALE and VERKKO projects, MSMT is deploying interoperable and scalable C-ITS solutions enabling real-time communication between infrastructure, vehicles and traffic management centres. Along the A7 and A50 motorways, MSMT is installing hybrid C-ITS infrastructure, including dual-technology Roadside Units (ITS-G5 and C-V2X), ANPR and Automatic Incident Detection systems, as well as onboard units on service vehicles, supporting advanced traffic management, data-driven services and EU-wide interoperability. In this context, MSMT is also developing the “Smart Road” program along the A50.
MIRA A7 project aims at ensuring dual-use mobility along the NSRM Corridor by upgrading the Binasco viaduct on the A7, removing a critical bottleneck and enabling the safe transit of heavy vehicles up to 130 tonnes.
Through PASS4CORE-ITA 3, MSMT will implement a Safe and Secure Truck Parking Area (SSTPA) along the A7, turning a long-time operating service area (Dorno Ovest) into one of the first SSTPAs accessible from trucks without leaving the motorway, ensuring safe and secure rest to drivers between Milan and the Port of Genoa.
The implementation of the safe and sustainable corridor is completed by the deployment of five hydrogen refuelling stations along the A7, A50 and A51, made possible by SerraH2Valle project, supporting the uptake of zero-emission vehicles for freight and passenger transport and contributing to EU climate targets.
 

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HIDDEN - Hybrid intelligence for advanced collective perception and decision-making in complex urban environments

HIDDEN is a Horizon Europe research and innovation project that brings together a complementary consortium of 14 partners and 2 affiliated entities across 7 countries to tackle a key challenge in urban mobility: occlusions—the inability of connected and automated vehicles (CAV) to detect road users or objects hidden from their line of sight. HIDDEN is focused on advancing urban mobility through safer, smarter, and more ethical automation. 

At its core, HIDDEN develops collective awareness systems that enable connected and automated vehicles to detect occluded objects and vulnerable road users in real time. Using hybrid intelligence (HI), the project combines machine with human intelligence to support decision-making that aligns with human driving styles and ethical principles. HIDDEN also addresses the legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges of AI in mobility, ensuring transparency and trust in how decisions are made. 

Key innovations include:

  • Advanced behavioral models for predictive perception. 
  • Driver gaze tracking and status monitoring to inform ethical and explainable decisions.
  • Simulation and real-world validations across Europe using 8 consortium-owned autonomous vehicles. 
  • A dedicated framework for ethical, legal, and regulatory alignment of AI systems in mobility.


Field tests across Europe and virtual simulations will validate the technology in real-world scenarios. Through close collaboration with type approval authorities, standardisation bodies, and key stakeholders, HIDDEN aims to set new benchmarks for safe and socially responsible autonomous mobility in complex urban settings.

CarMine - Recovery of critical and strategic raw materials from end-of-life electric vehicles

The CarMine project aims to advance the sustainable recovery, recycling, and reintegration of critical raw materials (CRMs) from end-of-life electric vehicle (EoL-EV) batteries and magnets. It covers the entire value chain, from optimized dismantling and sorting to high-efficiency recycling, magnet recovery, and traceability through Digital Product Passports (DPP).

In addition to technical developments, the project addresses safety, environmental, economic, social, and circularity aspects of CRM recovery. CarMine develops and demonstrates integrated process chains for CRM assessment, recovery, and reintegration into manufacturing, while ensuring safe and efficient operations at every stage.

The project is aligned with key EU frameworks, including the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), the EU Battery Regulation, Digital Product Passports, and the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) approach. Through this alignment, CarMine will produce practical and scalable guidelines for CRM recovery that connect research outcomes with industrial practice and regulatory requirements.

Overall, CarMine aims to support the creation of sustainable, circular, and resilient CRM value chains for end-of-life electric vehicles.

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iDriving – Intelligent & digital roadway infrastructure for vehicles integrated with next-gen technologies

iDriving is an innovative EU-funded project that aims to transform urban mobility management through the integration of advanced digital technologies, real-time data, and intelligent analytics. The project develops a holistic framework that combines UAV-based monitoring, mobile sensing, and fixed infrastructure with Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin systems to enable proactive, data-driven traffic management.
At its core, iDriving focuses on improving road safety, traffic efficiency, and environmental sustainability in urban environments. By collecting high resolution spatiotemporal data from multiple sources, the system can detect traffic conditions, safety violations (such as helmet and seatbelt use), and emerging congestion patterns in real time. These insights are processed using AI models and visual analytics, feeding into a Digital Twin that simulates and predicts traffic scenarios.
The platform enables dynamic responses, including traffic rerouting, targeted interventions, and real-time communication with road users via Variable Message Signs (VMS) and mobile applications. This allows city authorities to move from reactive to predictive and adaptive traffic management strategies.
iDriving also emphasizes interoperability, scalability, and user-centric design, ensuring that its solutions can be adapted across different urban contexts. Through pilot demonstrations in six European cities, the project validates its technologies in real-world conditions, engaging stakeholders and end users in the process.
By bridging cutting edge research with practical deployment, iDriving contributes to safer, smarter, and more sustainable urban mobility systems.

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InnoBMS - Situationally aware innovative battery management system for next generation vehicles

Lithium-ion batteries serve various applications, including electric vehicles and energy storage systems. However, improper discharging practices can significantly damage these batteries. Innovative battery management systems (BMS) are crucial to optimising battery use and performance. The EU-funded InnoBMS project aims to develop a cutting-edge BMS solution that maximises battery efficiency and longevity, while ensuring safety. The project aims to deliver a BMS with higher volumetric density and longer lifetime, targeting a lifespan of 15 years. Key objectives include the development of a flexible and modular BMS, software for a fully wireless and connected BMS serving as a communication server, and scalable, self-tested BMS hardware. The project will showcase the solution’s capabilities in passenger cars and light-duty vehicles.

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eFTI4LIVE - Electronic freight transportation information for LIVE

eFTI4LIVE is an EU project that builds on previous initiatives (eFTI4EU & eFTI4ALL) to implement the Electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) system by 2027. It aims to streamline data exchange and ensure compliance with the eFTI Regulation (EU 2020/1056), improving efficiency and sustainability in the freight sector. Led by Spain, the project involves 21 Member States and a wide range of stakeholders, including IT providers, authorities and logistics companies. It focuses on expanding eFTI implementation by closing gaps in Member State participation and connecting ICT systems, enhancing interoperability through the development and testing of eFTI platforms for seamless data exchange across transport modes, and exploring innovations such as eFTI Platform pre-certification and digital identity wallets.
A key element of eFTI4LIVE is its strong emphasis on real-world testing, piloting eFTI in multimodal transport scenarios to validate practical deployment. The project aligns with broader EU ambitions, including the European Data Spaces and digital transformation targets, by facilitating secure access to electronic freight data and improving transparency. In doing so, it helps pave the way for a more efficient and sustainable logistics ecosystem. eFTI4LIVE also contributes to initiatives such as the Single European Digital Enforcement Area (SEDEA), supports the adoption of digital applications like e-CMR, and builds on the achievements of projects such as FENIX and FEDeRATED, reinforcing the EU’s vision of a fully connected and interoperable transport system.

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eFTI4ALL - Electronic freight transport information for ALL

The eFTI4ALL project supports the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information (eFTI) by accelerating the shift towards a fully digital and interoperable freight transport information exchange across Europe. Fully aligned with the objectives of the eFTI Regulation, the project aims to reduce administrative burdens, strengthen enforcement capabilities of competent authorities, and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of freight transport through paperless processes. eFTI4ALL builds on the technical and operational foundations developed under the ongoing eFTI4EU project, which is establishing harmonised specifications and reference implementations for eFTI Gates.

While strongly synergistic, eFTI4ALL brings clear added value through its independent scope and expanded ambition. The project extends the eFTI ecosystem by involving additional Member States and economic operators in the joint development and testing of the complete eFTI data exchange environment, including both eFTI Gates and eFTI Platforms. A key focus of eFTI4ALL is the exploration of new and more complex use cases, such as multimodal transport operations and the transport of dangerous goods, while providing extensive testing opportunities to assess interoperability between Gates and Platforms. These activities will contribute to a fully integrated, streamlined and secure European-wide electronic freight transport framework ahead of the 2027 obligation for competent authorities to accept electronic freight data. 

The eFTI4ALL consortium will assist five additional EU Member States—Sweden, Denmark, Malta, Luxembourg and Greece—in their implementation of the eFTI Regulation. In parallel, awareness-raising and stakeholder engagement actions will be carried out in Poland, ensuring broader readiness and promoting the adoption of eFTI solutions across Europe.

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eFTI4EU - Electronic freight transport information for Europe

The eFTI4EU project encourages Member States to join forces to address the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 on electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI), promoting the definition of common specifications and the creation of a harmonised European-wide environment for eFTI data exchange. The project supports the implementation of the Regulation by fostering the digitalisation of freight transport and logistics and contributing to a seamless, paperless exchange of information between businesses and public authorities. To this end, it foresees the development of systems and IT platforms enabling competent authorities to access and process electronic freight transport information in a non-discriminatory manner and in full compliance with the eFTI Regulation. 

The project’s overall objectives are fully aligned with the Regulation’s goals: to accelerate the digital transformation of the freight and logistics sector, reduce administrative burdens, strengthen enforcement capabilities of competent authorities, and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transport. Activities include the preparation of national and regional eFTI roadmaps, participation in horizontal alignment work to ensure harmonisation and interoperability among Member States, including the specification and joint development of eFTI reference implementations such as the eFTI Platform and the eFTI Gate, as well as communication, dissemination and knowledge-sharing actions to promote eFTI uptake. 

The project also involves the development and piloting of an eFTI Gate aligned with the jointly defined reference implementation, with the objective of making it operational by 2025 and testing communication flows between the eFTI Gate, competent authorities, eFTI platforms and other eFTI Gates.

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BATTERY2LIFE - Battery management system and system design for stationary energy storage with 2nd life batteries

The vision of BATTERY2LIFE is to facilitate the smooth transition of batteries to 2nd life use, boost the innovation of the European Battery Industry by providing enablers to implement open adaptable smart Battery Management Systems (BMS) and improved system designs, as well as proposing methods for the efficient and reliable reconfiguration of used batteries.

ELABORATOR - The European living lab on designing sustainable urban mobility towards climate neutral cities

The way transport services and infrastructure are designed, operated and maintained strongly characterises the space they serve, directly impacting the safety, resilience and sustainability of communities, cities, regions and citizens’ quality of life. Smart mobility planning and urban public space design and allocation must reflect the views and needs of their users and relevant stakeholders to positively change how transportation is conceived and performed.
This is where ELABORATOR comes in – we are the European Living Lab on designing sustainable urban mobility towards climate-neutral cities. Funded by the Horizon EU programme, our project aims to use a holistic approach for planning, designing, implementing and deploying specific innovations and interventions towards safe, inclusive and sustainable urban mobility. 
ELABORATOR’s aim towards climate neutral cities will be met through key interventions, such as smart enforcement tools, space redesign and dynamic allocation, shared services, and integration of active and green modes of transportation. They will be specifically co-designed and co-created with identified vulnerable to exclusion user groups, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
 

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ACEM | The Motorcycle Industry in Europe

ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, represents approximately 40 million L-category vehicles (mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles) in circulation across the EU. These vehicles offer a popular and sustainable mobility and logistics solution for urban, interurban and rural areas.

ACEM has developed a practical guide to rightsize urban mobility and support local authorities in unlocking the full potential of L-category vehicles within their Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs). The guide is directly relevant to the SUMP obligations that 431 European urban nodes must fulfil by December 2027 under the revised TEN-T Regulation.

Cities across Europe face growing pressure to cut congestion, optimise space, and reduce emissions, and L-category vehicles offer a proven solution. A 10% shift from cars to these vehicles can reduce overall congestion by up to 40%, while their compact size, just 2-3 m² of parking space versus 12-19 m² for cars, helps free up valuable urban space. They are also already delivering results, cutting CO₂ emissions by 1.8 million tonnes annually. Yet, despite these benefits, L-category vehicles remain underrepresented in urban mobility planning. Unlocking their potential requires cities to adopt policies that recognise their unique role in creating more efficient, sustainable, and liveable urban environments.

To help cities bridge this gap, the guide provides a structured, evidence-based integration framework built around three mutually reinforcing pillars: Mobility (leveraging space efficiency and traffic flow benefits), Safety (recognising riders as vulnerable road users requiring specific protective measures), and Environment (supporting electrification and ensuring emissions policies are proportionate to the actual performance of L-category vehicles).

ACEM stands ready to support local authorities in completing the urban mobility puzzle, delivering smarter and more resilient urban mobility systems.

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Air

GREENVOLT - Green energy for advanced groundpower units and recharching electric vehicles for airport operations at apron

Fraport aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045 across all its fully consolidated airports worldwide. This commitment aligns with global climate goals and emphasises direct emission reductions rather than relying on offsetting measures. Fraport is implementing renewable energy solutions, energy-efficient infrastructure, and low-carbon technologies to meet these objectives. One of Fraport’s key sustainability initiatives is the transition to green electricity. The purchase and own production of green electricity is coupled with a drive to phase out fossil fuel use for ground operations, supported by the project GREENVOLT. 

The project GREENVOLT has three components:

  • The installation of 9 ground power units on remote aircraft stands, enabling flight crews to deactivate their auxiliary engine while on stand, and avoiding the burning of jet fuel for powering the aircraft during ground stops.
  • The installation of 322 charging points for electric vehicles, covering all apron and ground service areas airport-wide, and enabling ground handlers to recharge their vehicles while servicing aircraft, which is expected to contribute to the transition to electric propulsion.
  • The installation of a battery electric storage unit to balance demand and production of regenerative electric energy for the purposes of GREENVOLT, helping to reduce the load on the nationwide transmission system through peak load levelling on Fraport’s premises.

The project is expected to reduce CO2 emissions, as well as other airborne pollutants and noise.

Di-PEGASUS - Digital competitive next generation aviation technologies for sustainable business models, products and services

Di-PEGASUS overall objective is to enable fully autonomous cost-effective and environmentally friendly operations for seaplanes, VTOL and drones. This objective will be achieved by developing several enabling technologies targeting both the air and the ground side. 

In addition, Di-PEGASUS proposes to develop a digital platform to evaluate the viability of specific business models at particular locations, according to the digital technologies available, and the Key Performance Indicators (incl. cost-effectiveness, job creation, emissions savings, investment costs), in order to make recommendations to policy makers and relevant stakeholders that will host these services. 

This platform should also support the assessment of regulatory compliance to identify the safety assurance process that the technologies will need to follow, as well as the gaps in existing regulations that will need to be addressed.

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Re-MXP - Resilience improvement of the Milan MXP airport against natural hazards by implementing infrastructure upgrades and a smart monitoring system in a multi-risk framework

Milano Malpensa Airport is a key node within the TEN-T Core Network, at the intersection of the MED and the North Sea–Rhine–MED corridors. As Italy’s leading hub for goods transport and its second-largest passenger airport, its operational continuity is essential for European trade. To safeguard this infrastructure, SEA Milan Airports launched Re-MXP in November 2021 - a comprehensive five-year modernisation initiative co-funded by the EU’s CEF Transport.
With a total investment exceeding €24 million, Re-MXP focuses on three critical pillars of resilience:

  • Flooding Risk Mitigation: The project is overhauling drainage systems across five strategic airport zones. Key interventions include improving pavement drainage and pipe networks, installing underground storage tanks to manage peak water flows and constructing new infiltration wells to prevent surface flooding
  • Seismic Upgrading of Terminal1: To ensure structural integrity and passenger safety during seismic events, Terminal 1 is undergoing reinforcements. This includes the installation of Shock Transmitter Units and anti-seismic devices designed to improve the ductility of structural elements and prevent localised collapse mechanisms.

Smart Multi-Risk Monitoring: A state-of-the-art digital monitoring system is being integrated into the Malpensa Control Room. Utilising real-time sensor data, this system tracks the structural health of T1 and the performance of the drainage network.
The project’s global significance was solidified in June 2025, when Re-MXP was showcased at the EP as one of five exemplary cases in a DG-MOVE study (“Support study on climate adaptation and cross-border investment needs of the TEN-T network”). Notably, it stood out as the only airport-focused initiative highlighted for its climate-resilient infrastructure. 
As the first tangible implementation of SEA’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan, Re-MXP provides the definitive strategic framework for the future of Malpensa's infrastructures.

ESMA - European Sky Multilink ATN

The ESMA Digital Sky Demonstrator (DSD) project addresses the need to increase the level of automation in Air Traffic Management (ATM). It aims to present the operation of a multilink communications infrastructure, with a focus on datalink using satellite communication (SATCOM Datalink) alongside VHF Data Link (VDL) Mode 2. The future multilink communications infrastructure is key in creating higher levels of automation for ATM given the higher bandwidth and security requirements of the services. Infrastructure will play a key role in supporting the capacity constraints foreseen by the current VDL Mode 2 infrastructure. SATCOM is an key component of aeronautical communications. 

In the future, SATCOM is expected to be important for the continental airspace and become an integral part in the Future Communications Infrastructure (FCI). Evolving satellite constellations provide new SATCOM systems offering new capabilities to meet the current and future aviation communication needs. The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the IRIS Programme in 2007 to develop and validate a SATCOM datalink system which should be part of the FCI for the European ATM system. 

The IRIS programme has supported the definition, development and the implementation of the Iris SATCOM solution for ATN communications, ready for deployment in 2023. This project aims to demonstrate the successful integration of IRIS datalink into live operations, with a focus on demonstrating a seamless and automatic switch between IRIS and VDL Mode 2. The activity will take place over all Europe (Iris is a Satellite based service running on the enhanced Inmarsat SwiftBroadband Safety (SB-S) infrastructure and provides has coverage across the whole of Europe and worldwide). The project brings together stakeholders from across the ATM value chain: ANSPs, Communications Service Providers, Airlines, Aircraft manufacturers and the Network Manager to test the integration of this service.

Bergamo air side electrification

The project is part of a Global Project which aims to meet the targets of “ACI Europe 2050 Net Zero strategy” namely by reaching zero carbon emissions for ground operations and supporting the decarbonisation of air transport and the transition between fossil fuels and renewable energy. The Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport is in the Mediterranean Corridor, linking the ports in the south-western Mediterranean region to the centre of the EU. 

The objective of the project BASE « Bergamo Air Side Electrification“ is to contribute to further electrification of the airport grounds operations. It will be carried out through a series of activities to install sixty-four charging points for electrical Ground Support Equipment (GSE), two fixed 400 Hz ground power unit (GPU) systems equipped, a fixed aircraft power supply system (15 PIT) to connect the new aircraft stands, thirty-two 32 mobile GPUs (eGPU) to connect remote aircraft stands and the purchase of one GSE vehicle charging system manufactured including 8 charging points.

Stargate - Sustainable airports, the green heart of Europe

Stargate is an ambitious project selected by the European Commission to prove that a more sustainable aviation is possible. The mission of Stargate is to develop, test and deploy a set of innovative solutions making aviation and airports significantly greener and more sustainable. The industry’s clear response to climate emergency aims at a further decarbonisation as well as the cooperation with local surroundings to improve the living quality and the stimulation of the modal shift. 

The consortium of 23 European partners including airports, airlines, mobility & knowledge institutes and local authorities. Stargate received a 24.8 million euro grant within the European Green Deal to research and demonstrate solutions before the end of 2026. Next to the grant from the Commission, partners contribute about 30% as co-funding.

ACI Europe - Airport Carbon Accreditation

Airport Carbon Accreditation is the global carbon management certification programme for airports. It provides a structured and independently verified framework through which airports measure, manage and reduce their carbon emissions in line with climate science and global carbon reduction goals.

Launched in 2009, the programme is owned and administered by ACI EUROPE in close cooperation with all the ACI regions, and the support of ACI World. Today, more than 650 airports across over 90 countries hold accreditation within the programme. These airports welcome more than half of global passenger traffic.

Airport Carbon Accreditation comprises 7 levels of accreditation, guiding airports through all stages of carbon management and reduction, from mapping of their carbon footprint to the implementation of emissions reduction measures, engagement with third parties operating on site and ultimately the achievement of net zero for emissions under the airport operator’s control.

The programme is overseen by an independent Board that reviews its administration, progress and continued relevance. The Board is composed of distinguished experts in the fields of aviation and environmental policy, including representatives from the European Commission (DG MOVE and DG CLIMA), UNFCCC, EUROCONTROL, ICAO, ECAC, Manchester Metropolitan University, the US Federal Aviation Administration and the Aviation Environment Federation.

Airport Carbon Accreditation aligns with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and supports airports in contributing to European and global climate objectives, including those set out under the Paris Agreement and the EU’s Green Deal.

By combining a robust methodology, independent verification and a framework for continuous improvement, Airport Carbon Accreditation enables airports of all sizes to translate climate commitments into measurable results and to work with airlines, ground handlers and other partners to decarbonise the wider aviation ecosystem.

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SESAR Joint Undertaking and SESAR Deployment Manager

The Single European Sky (SES) is an ambitious initiative launched in 2004 to modernise European air traffic management (ATM), making it safer, more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly. As the technological pillar, SESAR, is harnessing new technologies and accelerated digitalisation to contribute to making SES a reality. SESAR is composed of three phases: definition, development and deployment.

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Greening airport infrastructure by ACI Europe

European airports are advancing clean energy infrastructure and the electrification of ground operations through projects supported under the Connecting Europe Facility.

Several initiatives focus on accelerating the availability and integration of energy infrastructure at airports. The projects Accelerating Green Energy Infrastructure Deployment in European Airports (AGENDA I and II) bring together airports including Cologne Bonn Airport, Stuttgart Airport, Vienna Airport, SEA Milan Airports covering Milan Malpensa Airport and Milan Linate Airport, Košice Airport, alongside the aviation company EVIA AERO and Graz Airport. These projects support the installation and upgrade of electrical infrastructure to power low emission ground handling equipment and airport vehicles, contributing to the Destination 2050 strategy. By strengthening energy supply and distribution capacity, they prepare airports for electric ground operations.

At Milan Bergamo Airport, the Bergamo Air Side Electrification project is replacing conventional ground handling equipment with electric alternatives and installing charging infrastructure on the apron.

At Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, the Advanced eGO at FCO project continues the electrification of ground operations through electric vehicles and a supporting charging network.

Electrification is also being expanded across the Milan system through the eMAGO project at Milan Malpensa Airport and Milan Linate Airport.

In parallel, the VALENTINE project focuses on electrification and sustainable mobility at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

At Swedavia airports, the Green Infrastructure project at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is deploying charging stations, electric bus systems, preconditioned air supply, and solar energy with storage.

Together, these projects reduce emissions from ground operations and strengthen the infrastructure needed for the decarbonisation of air transport.

 

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Rhombus UPSIDE III - Upscaling inland port infrastructure in support of modal shift and regional sustainable development

The objective of the Rhombus UPSIDE III project is to conduct studies and works to improve infrastructure and increase capacity in comprehensive TEN-T IWW ports of Stein and Maastricht. Both ports are located along the Meuse River on an important cross-border waterway in both the North Sea Mediterranean TEN-T Core Network Corridor and the Dutch Freight Corridors. 

This project will contribute to enhancing IWW connections from the Netherlands to Belgium and Germany and to losing of the present infrastructure quality gap – the lack of sufficient and sustainable waterborne handling infrastructure facilities along these IWWs. The Rhombus UPSIDE III project is part of the Global Rhombus project which aims to increase modal shift from road to water in the Rhombus area, because of the Rhombus-shaped IWW transport system connecting Rotterdam-Nijmegen-Venlo-Liege-Antwerp. This project is the successor to the 21-NL-TG-RHOMBUS UPSIDE and 22-NL-TG Rhombus UPSIDE II. These projects will deliver preparatory studies for works and procurement for all tasks under the Rhombus UPSIDE III project. 

The Rhombus UPSIDE III is comprised of the following activities: 

  • Project management and communication and EU grant management.
  • Port of Stein/Chemelot: construction of a Multi-modal corridor between the inland port of Stein and the industrial park Chemelot.
  • Port of Stein/Chemelot: Construction of All Weather Terminal and Onshore Power Supply (OPS) facilities.
  • Port of Stein/Chemelot: Upgrade of liquid bulk C3 terminal.
  • Port of Maastricht/Beatrixhaven: Upgrade of dry bulk transhipment quay and construction of container terminal at Ankerkade. 

At the end of the project, construction works will be finalised, the constructed infrastructure commissioned and operational.

Optimising inland waterway and multimodal transport in the Euregio along the North Sea Baltic corridor

Logistics Overijssel is a networking organisation in the northeastern Netherlands and offers free and confidential services, such as: 

  • Introductions to networks, business partners, governments and knowledge institutions.
  • Support in finding suitable partners for cooperation or innovation.
  • Knowledge and expertise on the regional business climate. 
  • Organising of international trade missions. 
  • Support in establishment and expansion.
  • Finding a suitable location or property.
  • ‘Tailor-made’ fact-finding trips.

Port of Deventer:

  • On the A1 corridor (Amsterdam – Berlin).
  • A versatile inland port.
  • Strong focus on agro/bulk.
  • Regional and national logistics and manufacturing.

Port of Twente:

  • Two inland container terminals.
  • Strong in high-tech and innovation.
  • Solid international orientation. 
  • A diverse logistics network.

Port of Zwolle:

  • Access to shortsea-network. 
  • Strong in logistics, e-commerce and manufacturing. 
  • Logistics hub of the northeastern Netherlands.
  • Fast growing region. 
  • Inland terminals for container and bulk.

Our knowledge, innovation and infrastructure provide: 

  • A solution for every type of cargo.
  • Fast and efficient handling of your goods. 
  • Reliable and safe deliveries to your customers and markets. 
  • Reduction of time losses and unnecessary costs in your supply chain. 
  • Opportunities to achieve your sustainable goals.

Smart and sustainable logistics hotspot:

  • Strategical location between world ports and northeastern Europe.
  • Attractive workforce. 
  • Complementary ports. 
  • Shared innovation agenda. 
  • Ports of the future.
  • Unique regional cooperation. 
  • High quality of life. 
  • Major logistics hub between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and northeastern Europe. 
  • Part of the booming European North Sea-Baltic Ten-T corridor. 
  • State-of-the-art infrastructure international connections.
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DECOMPRES - Decarbonising the Greek comprehensive ports

The project addresses construction works for the installation of four Shore-Side Electricity (SSE) berthing positions in the port of Rafina and studies for future SSE implementation in the ports of Corfu, Kavala and Lavrion. The berthing positions in the port of Rafina will serve passenger and freight vessels, while the studies for the ports of Corfu, Kavala and Lavrion cover passenger, freight and cruise vessel positions. All four ports are located on the TEN-T Comprehensive Network.
The objective of the project is the transformation of the four ports into greener, technologically advanced ports. It aims to achieve maritime emission-free operations and enhance ports’ performance through the upgrading and optimisation of ports’ energy networks and quality of their services, while ensuring their environmental viability. It will increase the ports’ energy efficiency contributing to the decarbonisation of the transport systems in line with the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.

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EALING - European flagship action for cold ironing in ports

The electrification of maritime transport is a key challenge to move towards a more competitive and sustainable TEN-T Maritime Network in the future.

MAGPIE - Smart green ports as integrated efficient multimodal hubs

MAGPIE is a European project focused on developing, testing, and demonstrating solutions for sustainable and smart port logistics. By demonstrating and implementing innovative solutions in the areas of digitization and automation, the project contributes to the decarbonization of port-related transport. The project brings together 42 partners from the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Portugal. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (CFP 2014-2020) under grant agreement No. 101036594.

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ZEBRA - Zero emission bunkering with ammonia

The main objective of ZEBRA project is to build a ship-to-ship bunkering barge for the supply of renewable ammonia as marine fuel in the ZARA region (Zeebrugge, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam) as well as Brugge and Gent, Vlissingen and Terneuzen. The objective will be achieved with the construction of a dedicated ammonia bunkering vessel of about 10,000m3 and will be dual fuel, hydrogen – diesel as back up and a battery pack with a fuel cell using hydrogen generated by the boil- off ammonia. The project relies on green ammonia, when available, contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal.

AI4COPSEC - Security enhancement through heterogeneous data fusion and improved AI/ML-powered Copernicus maritime and border surveillance services

The Copernicus Security Service (CSS) plays a vital role in supporting the EU’s security, safety, law enforcement, and international commitments, with ongoing efforts from the European Commission to enhance its capabilities. The EU-funded AI4COPSEC project will leverage advanced machine learning (ML) and GeoAI models to enhance Copernicus products and services. Specifically, it will improve oil spill response, illegal fishing alerts, and develop new services for search-and-rescue operations and irregular migration detection. By using self-supervised deep learning, geomatics, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) data from multiple sources, the project aims to boost the timeliness and accuracy of information from both Earth observation (EO) and non-EO data. It will also focus on detecting anomalies in maritime traffic and improving small vessel detection.

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WATERBRIDGING - Sustainable and seamless waterways bridging Adriatic-Ionian region

Waterbridging is a transnational project financed by IPA-ADRION, focusing on the strategic role of the EUSAIR Macro-Region as a waterway bridge for efficient, smart and sustainable transport flows in Europe. The EUSAIR area is characterised by a strong maritime dimension and the presence of the Danube River as a major inland waterway connecting its territories with northern and eastern EU regions. Its strategic position between the East-Med and Black Sea regions and Western and continental Europe makes it a key shipping lane for freight flows in the trans-Mediterranean area, along an East-West axis, within sea-land-sea intermodal logistics.
Recognising maritime transport as a driver of transport decarbonization, Waterbridging aims to enhance sustainability and seamless connections in the Adriatic-Ionian waterway system, promoting Motorways of the Sea (MoS) within the European Maritime Space. The consortium, led by the Central Adriatic Ports Authority (Italy) and involving 8 partners from 6 EUSAIR countries (Italy, Greece, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia), seeks to upgrade maritime and inland waterway services through 12 pilot actions based on sustainability and integration. 

The project also establishes an institutional cooperation framework to support infrastructure modernization and service efficiency, contributing to Green Deal and TEN-T objectives. Synergies are explored with the AIMPRESS project, also financed by IPA-ADRION and led by the Technical University of Crete with a partnership of 11 universities, research centers and 3 EUSAIR ports (Ancona, Split and Marina of Bar). It aims to develop frameworks for sustainable cold-ironing schemes, digital smart solutions and innovative HRES in a holistic framework, supporting the transition towards smart, sustainable and nearly zero-emission port systems.

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EUSBSR PA Maritime Safety

The eFTI4ALL project is an EU‑funded initiative under the Connecting Europe Facility that supports the implementation of the Electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) Regulation across Europe. It builds on the earlier eFTI4EU project and brings together additional Member States and economic operators to develop, test, and harmonise a cross‑border digital environment for exchanging freight transport information. Its focus is on creating interoperable eFTI Gates and Platforms, reducing administrative burdens.

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Engineering a stronger Europe, one lock at a time

North Sea Port is a leading example of how binational collaboration creates a port of true European scale. The port generates over €12.6 billion in added value each year and provides more than 106 000 jobs. Our cross border ambition is clear: strengthening hinterland connections to support a resilient and future proof European transport network.
The opening of the New Lock in Terneuzen (CEF funding), marked a major milestone for Europe’s cross border transport system. It creates the basis for potentially allowing larger seagoing vessels to access the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal and ensures continuous, reliable port operations across the North Sea Port area. At 427 m long and 55 m wide, the lock is among the world’s largest, significantly increasing capacity and reducing waiting times for sea and inland navigation.
Its completion is not an endpoint but the foundation for the next phase: optimizing the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal to fully unlock the potential of this key waterway corridor. Although the lock can already handle NeoPanamax vessels, the port aims to further improve the canal by increasing passage depth and width and enhancing overall corridor performance. Current constraints, such as depth and width limits, highlight the need for coordinated follow up works.
This project reflects genuine European cooperation. Developed by the Netherlands and Flanders through the Flemish Dutch Scheldt Commission (VNSC) and supported by CEF, the New Lock strengthens maritime access for the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. It forms the essential link between the Scheldt and Seine basins. North Sea Port’s ambition to optimize the canal will further enhance this multimodal corridor, support sustainable inland waterway transport, and reinforce Europe’s internal market.
Together, the New Lock and the canal improvement plans will create strong, high capacity TEN-T corridors that enhance cross border integration, drive regional growth and secure a future proof corridor link.

DiVINE - Digitalisation vision inland navigation Europe

The DiVINE (Digitalisation Vision Inland Navigation Europe) project supports the sector in driving the digital transition in line with the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.
 

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MarLEN - Maritime low emission network

The Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport (ZEWT) partnership aims to achieve zero emissions in the waterborne transport sector by 2050. Reaching this target requires research, development, innovation and investment to address climate and environmental challenges while ensuring the safe deployment of new technologies. The EU-funded MarLEN project will support this mission by enhancing the European Research Area in waterborne research through the coordination of national and regional maritime research programmes aligned with the ZEWT partnership. The project fosters transnational cooperation by facilitating information exchange among national programme owners, implementing joint initiatives and building on insights from previous efforts. Additionally, the network of maritime ministries and funding bodies will be expanded by integrating new organisations from partner countries.

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Improving the infrastructure of the Port of Gdansk with analysis for implementation of the low-emission OPS system for the sustainable development of the TEN-T network

The Project concerns the expansion and modernisation of four quays, including their railway infrastructure, and studies related to the OPS (Onshore Power Supply) facilities in the core port of Gdansk, located on the Baltic Adriatic corridor. The Project will contribute to improve the technical parameters of the quays and enhance the navigation conditions at the Port. the overall objectives of the Project are to integrate maritime, inland and rail transport at the water-land interface, creating low-emission transport nodes, and to increase the accessibility of the transport network within the Baltic Adriatic corridor, by extending the existing port infrastructure and creating environmentally friendly port system. After completion of the Project, Rudowe, Bytomskie, Wiślane and Węglowe Quays will be capable of servicing larger vessels entering the Inner Port.

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ESPO - The European Sea Ports Organisation

Based in Brussels, the European Sea Ports Organisation ensures that seaports have a clear voice in the European Union. ESPO represents the common interests and promotes the common views and values of its members to the European institutions and its policy makers.

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TWIN-PORT VI

The TWIN-PORT VI project continues the joint TWIN-PORT projects between the ports of Helsinki and Tallinn. Its goal is to enhance the efficiency and environmental friendliness of the Motorways of the Seas connection between the core network ports of Helsinki (FI) and Tallinn (EE). These ports play a key role in the European transportation network, linking the North Sea-Baltic core network route with the Scandinavian and Mediterranean core network route. The TWIN-PORT VI project supports the Helsinki-Tallinn Twin-City development and improves the maritime transport route for both passenger and freight traffic. It continues the port development programme extending the infrastructure in both ports till 2030. On the Finnish side, the TWIN-PORT VI project includes installing on-shore power supply systems for RORO and for LOLO container traffic in Vuosaari Harbour and ensures the operations of Finland's main port. On the Estonian side, the Port of Tallinn enhances the environmental friendliness of the route with its TWIN-PORT VI projects by constructing on-shore power systems at Muuga harbour.

PRISMA, SAFARI and HYDEA

PRISMA (Port Real‑time Information for Smart Management) is an EU‑funded project aimed at improving the efficiency, safety and sustainability of port operations through digitalisation and real‑time data integration. The project develops a common digital framework that enables interoperability between heterogeneous port, logistics and maritime systems, supporting enhanced situational awareness, improved coordination among public and private stakeholders, and more informed decision‑making. By promoting data reuse and advanced digital services, PRISMA contributes to smarter, more resilient ports and supports the objectives of the Trans‑European Transport Network. Complementing PRISMA, SAFARI and HYDEA address key challenges closely linked to the same digital and sustainability agenda.

SAFARI is dedicated to developing a digital platform that enhances the resilience of port infrastructure, supporting operational efficiency and safety, particularly during extreme weather events. By leveraging advanced digital technologies, including digital twin concepts, the project enables better risk anticipation, operational planning and response, contributing to safer and more resilient transport environments.

HYDEA focuses on supporting the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable transport systems, with a strong emphasis on decarbonisation and energy transition. The project explores innovative energy solutions and digital tools to facilitate the adoption and integration of alternative fuels and low‑emission technologies across transport nodes and corridors, contributing to EU climate objectives and the European Green Deal.

Together, PRISMA, SAFARI and HYDEA illustrate how EU‑funded initiatives can jointly advance digital integration, infrastructure resilience and environmental sustainability within the European transport ecosystem.

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Phase 1 and 2 of the plan to implement shore-to-ship power supply at the Port of Barcelona

The Action "Phase 1 and 2 of the Plan to implement Shore-to-Ship Power Supply at the Port of Barcelona”, is part of NEXIGEN, thePort of Barcelona’s electrification plan, which aims to deploy an OPS-Onshore Power Supply network that allows the direct connection of ships to the electrical grid, providing energy (certified as 100% renewable in origin) to ships while berthed, avoiding the use of their auxiliary engines. In the absence of this possibility, the ships must use marine diesel or fuel oil to satisfy their power need during their port calls. The Action deals, specifically, with the development of Phase 1 and 2 of the aforementioned Plan and includes the construction of an electrical substation (SE PORT), the construction of the connection between the SE PORT and the Energia wharf, the construction of the underwater connection between the Energia wharf and Adossat wharf, as well as the construction of the first OPS connecting points at Adossat terminals. 

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NORTHERNSEALYTS - Enhancing interoperability and interconnectivity of the maritime multimodal-hub for dual-use through sustainable seaway expansion for agile civil and military mobilities

Port of Esbjerg is one of Europe’s most strategic North Sea ports, uniquely serving both civil and defence priorities. It is central to Denmark’s NATO host nation support, strengthens the North Atlantic Treaty Organization military mobility network, and expands the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), while also powering Europe’s renewable energy transition.

The port is a key enabler of offshore wind development under the Esbjerg Declaration and European Commission REPowerEU plan, with capacity to support installation of 4.5 GW of offshore wind annually, contributing to the North Sea target of 65 GW by 2030.

To meet growing civil and military demand, the Grådyb Channel and port basin will be deepened from 10.3–10.5 metres to 12.5 metres, enabling larger wind installation vessels, cargo ships, and military auxiliary ships to operate without tidal restrictions.

Main Project Elements:

  • Dredging 2.8 million m³ of sand in the Grådyb Channel for port expansion. 
  • Excavating 800 000 m³ of mud inside the port for coastal protection and Wadden Sea dykes. 
  • Upgrading 340 metres of quay wall to support deeper-draft vessels. 
  • The dredged material will be reused for a 570,000 m² port expansion area, creating a circular infrastructure solution.

Strategic Impact

  • Secures Port of Esbjerg’s role as Europe’s offshore wind logistics hub. 
  • Supports larger NATO and commercial vessels. 
  • Expands transatlantic freight opportunities to North America.
  • Reduces transport costs and carbon emissions.
  • Strengthens Danish wind turbine exports and job creation.

This project makes Port of Esbjerg a vital gateway for Europe’s green transition, supply resilience, and collective security.

FLEETfor55 - State-of-the-art sustainable energy efficiency technologies roadmap for waterborne transport towards the fit-for-55 guidance compliance

The European waterborne sector is an energy consumer, necessitating innovative technologies to minimise its environmental impact. The EU-funded FLEETfor55 project aims to develop a roadmap for the cost-effective and sustainable implementation of energy efficiency technologies across short sea, inland waterway, and high seas vessels, supporting the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ targets for 2030. The project will evaluate six retrofit and four new vessel design use cases using a design-for-operation approach to optimise energy efficiency and environmental compliance throughout their life cycles. Additionally, a web-based decision support system will enable rapid assessment and benchmarking of these use cases through key performance indicators aligned with EU legislation and international maritime standards.

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BilbOPS -Bilbao port net-zero green Onshore Power System for comprehensive support & Core TEN-T cold ironing capabilities expansion in the Atlantic Corridor

Through the BilbOPS project, funded under the Connecting Europe Facility (101079550), the Port of Bilbao is deploying onshore power supply (OPS) infrastructure across its container, ro-ro, ro-pax and cruise terminals. This will enable vessels to switch off their auxiliary engines while alongside and connect directly to the port’s electrical grid, eliminating atmospheric emissions and significantly reducing noise during berthing. In parallel, four photovoltaic plants will be installed. The port aims to be able to cover at least 90 % of a ship’s power demand by 2030.
BilbOPS goes beyond a conventional OPS scheme. It is the cornerstone of a 50 MW Port Community Renewable Energy Model designed to transform the port into an integrated energy hub. The initiative mobilises over €105 million in investment across the OPS network, photovoltaic generation, wind assets and energy storage systems.
At the heart of the strategy is the creation of a genuine port energy community. OPS provides the anchor demand that enables the scaling-up of local renewable generation, storage and digital energy management. Electricity demand within the port is expected to increase sixfold by 2030, driven by vessel electrification, terminal decarbonisation and alternative fuel production. Rather than relying solely on external grid supply, the Port of Bilbao is unlocking up to 50 MW of local renewable generation within the port area, combined with storage systems to stabilise loads and limit exposure to wholesale market volatility.
The model follows a “produce–retain–share” approach: renewable energy is generated locally, retained through storage and self-consumption, and shared among port stakeholders — shipping lines, alternative fuels, net-zero industries and terminal operators. This approach reduces structural exposure to market volatility, improves asset utilisation and strengthens energy sovereignty, positioning the port as a scalable benchmark for next-generation European ports.
 

BlueBARGE - Blue bunkering of anchored ships with renewable generated electricity

The BlueBARGE Consortium aims to develop an optimal power barge solution for supplying electrical power offshore.

The initiative explores various technical alternatives to design and deliver a modular, flexible, containerised offshore power supply barge that provides electricity to vessels without the need for costly shore-side electricity infrastructure. This concept is particularly valuable in scenarios where traditional shore power infrastructure is limited, unavailable, or too expensive to install, or where a high degree of flexibility and scalability is required.

By supplying clean electricity, BlueBARGE also enables anchorage decarbonisation, reduces emissions beyond the quay, and supports ports in meeting environmental and regulatory targets with a practical, future-ready solution for sustainable growth and energy resilience.

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FOREMAST - Freight volumes transfer from road to waterborne transport, using zero-emission, automated, small and flexible vessel prototypes

Inland waterway transport (IWT) faces multifaceted challenges, from inefficient control systems to environmental concerns. Traditional vessels struggle with outdated navigation methods and emissions-intensive propulsion systems, hindering both operational efficiency and sustainability efforts. What’s more, the intricate logistics of IWT demand innovative solutions to optimise cargo handling and vessel design. In this context, the EU-funded FOREMAST project targets advancements along four pillars: automation, zero-emission energy management, vessel design, and digital optimisation tools. It aims to revolutionise IWT, offering a sustainable and efficient path forward for Europe’s waterborne freight industry. With its structured approach, FOREMAST promises to usher in a new era of innovation and sustainability in IWT.

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OPS VALENCIAPORT – Onshore power supply for containerships, ferries and cruise ships in the Port of Valencia

The final goal of the OPS VALENCIAPORT project is to reduce CO₂ emissions and air pollution at the Port of Valencia by deploying the necessary infrastructure to provide shore-side electricity supply to container vessels at two terminals in the Port of Valencia, reinforcing its power grid and ensuring that the electricity production mix is greener thanks to the installation of two photovoltaic plants.
Specific objectives of the project include the deployment of a new primary electrical substation; the electrical interconnection between this new substation and the existing one; the study of components needed to provide onshore power supply (OPS) to all the passenger and container terminals at the port; the installation of OPS infrastructure at the APMTV container terminal and the CSPV container terminal; and the installation of two photovoltaic production plants.

FAIRway Danube II – Next step towards good navigation status on the Danube

FAIRway Danube II is a transnational project with the involvement of Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania that aims to improve the Good Navigation Status on the Danube and to make inland navigation more climate resilient, sustainable and attractive. 

VIEWWS - Unlocking navigation potentialities of Veneto IWW system

The VIEWWS project is part of a Global Project located on the Mediterranean core network corridor, aiming at achieving Class V CEMT (Conference of the European Ministers of Transport) standards along the entire Inland Waterway (IWW) system connecting the core inland port of Mantova to the Adriatic Sea through the core port of Venice and the comprehensive ports of Rovigo, Chioggia and Porto Levante. It aims at unlocking the navigation conditions of the Veneto’s IWW system through the improvement of existing bridging infrastructures along two of its most important stretches, the Fissero-Tartaro-Canalbianco-Po di Levante and the Po Brondolo. Specifically, it comprises works and studies to upgrade the IWW at Class V CEMT standards, thus improving the Northern Italy IWW, in line with priorities set in the Mediterranean Corridor Work Plan. 

The project’s foreseen interventions include: 

  • Works to increase the under-bridge clearance of two road bridges and of one railway bridge.
  • Works to increase the capacity and ensuring good navigation conditions of a section of the waterway at another road bridge.
  • Works to upgrade the hydraulic and electro-mechanical components in one of the locks in order to ensure its operability.
  • Studies and designs for the access infrastructure to a new railway bridge, increasing the under-bridge clearance. 

Consequently, the combined interventions look to enhance the performance and competitiveness of the entire IWW system, by achieving stable and improved navigation conditions throughout the IWW and enabling the passage of modern barges. The project is a continuation of the TEN-T co-funded Action 2009-IT-91405-S.

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Ringaskiddy Port redevelopment - phase 2

The project concerns the construction of basic port infrastructure at the port of Cork to move port operations away from their current location in the city centre. The main benefit of the project will be increased efficiency of operations in the port of Cork.

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Seine-Scheldt - European Economic Interest Group (EEIG)

Seine-Scheldt is the first large-scale European inland waterway network, connecting 1 100 km of navigable waterways between France and Belgium. Developed through an unprecedented cross-border cooperation, the project links the Seine basin to the Scheldt basin through the construction of the Canal Seine-Nord Europe and the modernisation of existing waterways.

Modern and efficient, the Seine-Scheldt network addresses major European economic and environmental challenges. It supports the shift towards low-carbon transport while improving territorial connectivity across a region of more than 40 million inhabitants.

The project is implemented by four European partners within a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) and co-funded by the European Union through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

At the stand, visitors will discover the latest developments of the network, its progress and future perspectives.

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CLARION - Climate resilient port infrastructure

CLARION gathers a strong multidisciplinary team of 21 partners with complementary research, technical and business profiles, including four ports with inland waterway connections, the top-3 in Europe, in terms of container throughput, namely Rotterdam, Antwerp/Brugge and Hamburg in the North Sea and Constantza, the largest European port in the Black Sea. CLARION ports handle 35.5% of the total container traffic in European ports as per EUROSTAT published 2021 data and provide access to the major inland waterways of the Rhine-Main-Danube axis, Scheldt and Elbe, ensuring significant impact of the application of results on the European maritime ports industry. 

10 pilot demonstrations focused on making port infrastructure and hinterland transport resilient and sustainable. CLARION pilot demonstrations will focus on going beyond the SotA to test and deploy smart and sustainable quay walls, monitoring and management system for the corrosion of port infrastructure with an automated floating mobile measuring system, shore tension applicability for RORO and CONRO terminals during storm conditions, flood impact control DT, dredged sediment reuse in port infrastructure, NBS applicability in maritime ports, DT to support the resilience of connected inland waterways infrastructure, a DT for extreme weather forecasts, federated learning using aerial drones/satellite data/in-situ sensorsfor cadastral measurements and response to extreme weather, and an EMS for extreme weather events. 

Though each pilot demonstration will be carried out in one of the CLARION ports, achievements will be shared among them and beneficial results will be adopted in the short-term. International stakeholder communities will be engaged to create an Open Innovation Ecosystem that will promote collaboration and sharing of experiences supported by an AB consisting of experts in climate resilience in ports to ensure that transferability of CLARION’s results will not be limited among CLARION ports.

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COMEX2 - River information services Corridor Management Execution 2

COMEX² is a CEF-funded multi-beneficiary project aimed at further harmonising and optimising River Information Services in Europe, and acts as the successor to the RIS COMEX project (2016–2022). COMEX² started in 2023 and will run until early 2028. The project brings together 20 partners from 13 European countries, as well as three cooperation partners from Switzerland, Serbia and Ukraine, and strengthens international collaboration across major European waterways.
COMEX² builds on the tremendous success of the RIS COMEX project, which resulted in the joint European RIS platform EuRIS (www.eurisportal.eu). EuRIS provides fairway-, infrastructure-, traffic- and transport-related data from 13 European countries through a single point of access for inland waterway users. COMEX² continues, expands and optimises the services and data provided, both in terms of their functional, technical and geographical scope, for the benefit of stakeholders. Intermediate results achieved so far include a major new release of EuRIS - map-centric and developed with user feedback in mind - and the accession of Switzerland as a new participating country.
The project also focuses on making the organisational, legal and financial framework for the sustainable operation of EuRIS more flexible and future-proof, enabling the onboarding of additional partners and reducing administrative burdens.
Another important topic in COMEX² is the optimisation of electronic reporting systems and their connection with EuRIS, in order to promote the “reporting-only-once” principle within European inland waterway transport. This includes developing the necessary legal framework for the international exchange of related data.
Other pillars of COMEX² include continuous stakeholder management, measures to foster digitalisation within IWT, and national and international priorities aimed at ensuring future resilience and optimising the scope and benefits of RIS.
 

Developing Europe’s inland waterway network: infrastructure, automation and digitalisation

Through a coherent portfolio of CEF co-financed projects, De Vlaamse Waterweg nv, together with its European partners, is contributing to the development of a reliable, high capacity, smart and future proof inland waterway network at the heart of Europe. These initiatives support the EU’s core transport corridors, in particular the North Sea Rhine Mediterranean and North Sea Baltic  corridors, and aim to accelerate the modal shift from road to waterborne transport.

At the core lies the cross border Seine Scheldt programme, one of Europe’s largest inland waterway projects, creating a continuous large gauge network between France, Belgium and the Netherlands. By upgrading waterways, locks and bridges, removing bottlenecks and constructing new links such as the Canal Seine Nord Europe, the programme improves connectivity between seaports and hinterlands, increases transport capacity and reliability, and reduces congestion and emissions.

Complementing these infrastructure works, targeted investments enhance operational efficiency and safety. New facilities such as the waiting dock for inland vessels near the Port of Antwerp improve traffic organisation, safety for vessels carrying dangerous goods, skipper comfort and local biodiversity. On strategic corridors like the Albert Canal, advanced automation and remote lock operation enable centralised traffic and water management, optimising capacity and workforce deployment.

Building on this, the Flemish Masterplan Automation and the FARO project roll out large scale remote control and automation of moveable waterway infrastructure, operated from climate neutral control centres. In parallel, the DigiWave programme and European RIS initiatives such as COMEX 2 and EuRIS deliver digital services, data sharing and harmonised reporting, making inland navigation smarter, safer and more attractive.

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Voies navigables de France (VNF)

Upgrade of the canalised Moselle: providing a large gauge gateway for civilian-defence dual-use

Voies navigables de France (VNF) is the French public authority responsible for the management, operation and development of 6,700 km of rivers, canals and waterways connecting France to its European neighbours. VNF plays a key role in transforming this historic network into a driver of sustainable economic, environmental and social development. 

With around 4 000 employees, VNF works daily to ensure efficient water resource management, modernise infrastructure and enhance the performance of inland waterway transport, while supporting regional development. VNF provides concrete solutions serving the public interest, including low-carbon transport, water storage and distribution, sustainable tourism, renewable energy development, support to agriculture and industry, as well as biodiversity preservation.

Strongly committed to the European Green Deal, VNF is actively involved in several EU-funded projects contributing to a more sustainable and resilient transport system. These include the development of the Seine-Scheldt network, a major large-scale waterway connection between France and Belgium, the upgrade of the Moselle waterway (MOMMA), and the digitalisation of inland navigation through RIS COMEX². VNF also contributes to innovative projects supporting biodiversity (LIFE Adapt'Est, ResiRiver), modal shift, energy transition and smart logistics (CRISTAL, SEAMLESS). 

Through close cooperation with local, national and European partners, VNF develops tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each territory. By doing so, it positions inland waterways as a key asset for a sustainable and competitive Europe.

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Digital Innovation

AUTOSUP - Preparing the ground for autonomous multimodal supply chains

The European freight Transport and Logistics sector is rapidly transforming through digitalisation and automation, enabling new business models and zero‑emission logistics. Yet, automation solutions are often implemented in isolation, leading to fragmented operations and limited interoperability. AUTOSUP addresses this challenge by supporting the structured advancement of automation in multimodal hubs, key nodes of future logistics networks. 

Grounded in the Physical Internet paradigm, the project enhances hub readiness by advancing automation levels, digital connectivity, and operational interconnection between hubs. Through Digital Twin‑based supply chain models integrated into a data‑driven Decision Support System, AUTOSUP identifies bottlenecks, evaluates alternative scenarios.

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BRIDGE - Boosting a resilient and sustainable door-to-door intermodal freight transport digital data sharing ecosystem

The main goal of BRIDGE is to assist the intermodal freight community with the implementation of the TSI Telematics, from a door-to-door perspective. BRIDGE will mainly focus on fostering (1) seamless data sharing integration, (2) harmonisation and standardisation of physical and digital processes and (3) data interoperability between the involved intermodal stakeholders, with a particular attention to the intermodal transport operators and terminal managers. 

BRIDGE will improve and strengthen predominantly the rail-road-maritime data sharing among all intermodal stakeholders, thus enhancing the operational efficiency of door-to-door intermodal freight services. This will make these services more attractive for end-customers (logistics service providers and shippers) and contribute to the overall growth of European rail freight. BRIDGE will analyse the current state of data sharing in the intermodal freight transport ecosystem, with a state-of-the-art review, process analysis, and gap identification. 

BRIDGE will test implementable solutions by upgrading telematics applications used in daily operations by various intermodal stakeholders with a particular attention to the end-customers, intermodal operators and terminal managers. BRIDGE will also deliver governance and business models, standardisation, and cost-benefit analyses, with a focus on SME inclusion and lowering entry barriers. The project is set to design implementation guidelines and a realistic roadmap aligned with TSI Telematics regulation. 

BRIDGE will build on the standardisation, harmonisation and interoperability improvements initiated and implemented in previous European CEF-funded projects such as EDICT, Digital Train 1.0 and 2.0 to improve the digitalisation maturity and penetration in a door-to-door perspective. The project will ensure the exchange and integration of key TSI messages into the intermodal digital freight ecosystem.

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Continuation of NAPCORE - the National Access Point Coordination Organisation for Europe

NAPCORE-X is the project to continue the operation and management of the National Access Point Coordination Organisation for Europe (“NAPCORE”). This includes the work previously managed by the EC-funded projects DATEX II, TN-ITS and DATA4PT. 

NAPCORE has the following objectives: 

  • To coordinate the alignment of operational aspects of the implementation of the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Directive as mentioned in Article 5.3 amongst the Member States.
  • To advise the European Commission and the Member States on the effects of other (besides the ITS Directive) and future legislation in relation to the mobility data domain.
  • To monitor, evaluate, assess and possibly propose action dealing with relevant European technological and societal developments relevant for the mobility data domain as well as to track relevant global developments.
  • To establish coordination and facilitate cooperation between relevant stakeholders.
  • To develop and offer tools and processes as well as to share best practices supporting National Access Points and National Bodies on a European level.
  • To share findings and results within and beyond the NAPCORE community to ensure broader awareness and harmonisation among stakeholders. 

The need and justification for NAPCORE-X is given by the revised Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport (the ITS Directive), Article 5 (3), in which a cooperation and coordination of Member States on matters related to mobility data exchange via the National Access Points is mandated. NAPCORE, enabled through this NAPCORE-X project, is the organisational structure in which this coordination takes place.

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AutoMoTIF - Automation towards multimodal transportation and integration of freight

AutoMoTIF will focus on the development of strategies, business and governance models, regulatory recommendations and synergies that will enable the integration and interoperability of automated transport systems and solutions towards the operational automation of multimodal cargo flows and logistics supply chains in the intra-European network. 

It will list the gaps – both regulatory and technological – that are currently identified in automated transport technologies and logistics operations between modes and hubs through the analysis of automation demand and supply in multimodal transportation (users vs market). 

AutoMoTIF will follow an inclusive model to ensure that user and community needs are properly addressed and innovations are aligned with their expectations. UCs and scenarios will focus on real challenges and gaps in seamless automated logistics that will be simulated in real settings and different geographical locations. The results of the UCs will be used to set up a master scenario addressing the end-to-end delivery of goods using highest degree of automation possible. The outcomes from current practices will be analysed, leading to the assessment of benefits that can be gained by exploiting automated transport means to seamless multimodal automatic cargo transport and vice versa. 

These benefits will be defined and analysed based on their social, environmental and economic impact, such as decreased emissions and congestion, improved working conditions and safety, as well as reduced logistics and freight transport costs, with the SSH aspects being a priority. 

AutoMoTIF will contribute to the enhancement of synergies among sectors and stakeholders, following European priorities, strategic partnerships, such as CCAM, Zero Emission Waterborne Transport and EU Rail JU to ensure that transferability of expected outcomes.

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SMARTIN - Smart digital solutions for multimodal, accessible, resilient, user-centric urban infrastructure

SMARTIN project aims to transform how transport infrastructure is managed and maintained across Europe. By combining digitalisation, data analytics and artificial intelligence, SMARTIN develops innovative tools to improve safety, efficiency and sustainability in transport systems. Through real-life demonstrations in 4 European countries, the project contributes to making mobility smarter, greener and more resilient, supporting the EU’s climate and digital transition goals.

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NOUS - A catalyst for European cloud services in the era of data spaces, high-performance and edge computing

The NOUS project is pioneering the next generation of European Cloud Services by creating a robust, decentralised Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) architecture. By seamlessly integrating edge computing, the High-Performance Computing (HPC) network, and Quantum Computers, NOUS provides unprecedented computational power and data storage capabilities directly to edge devices and sensors.

For the European transport sector, this is a game-changer. As mobility systems become increasingly data-heavy —relying on IoT sensors, connected vehicles, and real-time traffic management— the need for low-latency and secure data processing is critical. NOUS addresses this by bringing computational resources closer to the data source at the edge.

Within the project, our advanced cloud-edge computing continuum is actively applied and tested with vital insights from the Transport Engineering and Mobility domain. By enabling seamless interoperability and secure data exchange across distributed networks, NOUS directly supports the transition towards a sustainable, smart, and resilient European transport system. Our technologies empower transport operators to harness massive datasets for predictive maintenance, optimised routing, and resilient infrastructure management.

Furthermore, NOUS integrates an 'Auto-Standardiser' tool that translates existing databases into data standards, ensuring data interoperability across European transport nodes. NOUS also researches cybersecurity in Zero Trust environments and the legal implications of multi-tenant cloud services across different legislations. As an open-source initiative, NOUS is building a secure, sovereign, and innovative digital backbone for Europe’s transport data spaces.

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Sagunto Multimodal Logistic Platform

The Intermodal Platform currently under development in Parc Sagunt II is a strategic logistics infrastructure designed to strengthen the Valencian Community’s role as a key Mediterranean gateway for sustainable freight transport. Located in one of Spain’s most dynamic industrial areas, the project will enhance multimodal connectivity by integrating rail, road, and port operations within a single, highly efficient logistics environment.

A central objective of the platform is to promote transport decarbonisation. By significantly increasing the share of freight moved by rail, it will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, road congestion, and energy consumption. The shift from road to rail supports both national and European climate goals, reinforcing sustainable supply chains and green industrial growth.

The platform will also serve as a catalyst for industrial and logistics activity in Parc Sagunt II, attracting investment, facilitating large-scale manufacturing projects, and strengthening value chains linked to advanced industry. Its direct rail connections will improve competitiveness by lowering transport costs, increasing reliability, and expanding access to European markets.

Operationally, the intermodal platform will be fully integrated into the logistics system formed by the Port of Valencia (core network port of the TEN-T) and the Port of Sagunt (comprehensive network port). This integration will optimise hinterland connections, streamline cargo flows, and consolidate the region as a major hub within the Trans-European Transport Network.

In summary, the Parc Sagunt II Intermodal Platform represents a decisive step toward a more sustainable, competitive, and interconnected logistics ecosystem, combining industrial development with climate responsibility and enhanced rail-based freight mobility.

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TRANSCEND - Transport resilience against cyber and non-cyber events to prevent network disruption

The transport network is a crucial component of Critical Infrastructures (CIs), which are essential for the continuous operation and maintenance of logistics and the single market. EU policy has facilitated the development of an interconnected and easily accessible TEN-T transport network, which, however, also increases the risk of disruptions or damage.
The EU-funded TRANSCEND project (Transport Resilience against Cyber and Non-Cyber Events to prevent Network Disruption) aims to equip freight transport operators with an integrated set of tools, guidelines and technological solutions to enhance protection, reduce risk and improve resilience to various threats, both physical and cyber.
To this end, the project will provide a digital platform (Control Tower) for monitoring and increasing the visibility of threats and risks, and will develop 5 real-world pilot implementations, divided into 3 mains: the airport pilot in Luxembourg, the rail-road terminal pilot in Bologna, Italy and the trimodal port pilot implementation in Spain; and 2 transferability demonstrators: the fluvial port of Budapest and the Egnatia’s highways in Greece. 

Project objectives:

  1. Provide an integrated set of advanced tools, guidelines and technological solutions to reduce risk, and enhance the protection and resilience of their critical infrastructure and interrelated critical infrastructures against physical, cyber and hybrid threats.
  2. Improve knowledge of the threat landscape in the freight transport sector, particularly emerging threats in a VUCA world.
  3. Improve knowledge of CI vulnerability in a large-scale interconnected system modelling interdependencies and domino effects.
  4. Enhance the early detection of threats and incidents. 
  5. Develop operational procedures to reinforce resilience. 
  6. Implement security measures and tools to build resilience.
  7. Operational testing in real scenarios or realistic simulations of scenarios.
  8. Strengthen cooperation at different levels.
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EDIC M&L Support Project

EDIC M&L is a four-year, €15 million project funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme, contributing to the development of the common European mobility data space. It aims to strengthen Europe’s digital capacities by enabling a more interoperable, secure and data-driven mobility and logistics ecosystem, supporting sustainability, competitiveness and seamless cross-border transport.

The project brings together 25 organisations, including Member States, public authorities, research and technology organisations, and industry stakeholders, ensuring alignment between policy, technological development and real-world deployment. It supports the establishment of the future European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for Mobility and Logistics (EDIC M&L), defining a coordinated roadmap and a sustainable European collaboration framework.

At its core, boostEDIC M&L focuses on building a common data infrastructure for mobility and fostering interoperability within the common European mobility data space. This is implemented through cross-border use cases, supported by Third Party Funding, demonstrating real-life data sharing across multiple Member States. These are complemented by gap analyses and implementation recommendations to address existing barriers and enable scalable solutions.

Key outputs include a collaborative governance structure, a Knowledge Hub to facilitate data access and reuse, and recommendations for interoperability and data exchange. Through its integrated approach, boostEDIC M&L aims to turn Europe’s data space vision into tangible results, accelerating the transition towards a more connected and efficient transport system.

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IKIGAI - Physical internet and the key steps to innovation-driven supply chain transformation towards green, affordable, scalable and collaborative zero-emissions freight transport solutions

IKIGAI is an EU-funded innovation project aiming to accelerate the adoption of the Physical Internet (PI) by 2040 and achieve decarbonised freight transport and logistics by 2050. Responding to the EU’s Green Deal objectives, IKIGAI supports the shift towards zero-emission, collaborative logistics through the creation of standardised, interoperable systems across digital, physical, and operational layers.

The project demonstrates five integrated Logistics Innovations (LIs) in real-world pilots across Europe:

  • Trustee-led matchmaking and volume pooling for intermodal, zero-emission transport
  • A collaborative platform supporting SMEs with eFTI compliance
  • Smart urban logistics hubs for synchromodal, zero-emission last-mile delivery
  • A blockchain-based chain of custody for carbon emissions reporting
  • Governance and operations for pooled reusable modular boxes

IKIGAI’s methodology combines the development of a PI Norm, real-life audits, and a sector-wide governance structure, the PI Coalition. These are packaged in a comprehensive “Golden Scale-up Package” designed to foster broad industry uptake. The project aligns industry efforts with policy, market and societal needs, laying the foundation for an EU Partnership on Logistics and supporting the twin transition of digitalisation and decarbonisation.

This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101202912​.

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