Last week, the ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit served as an exciting platform for the MODI Project to showcase its groundbreaking vision and progress in automated road logistics. The event, which brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts from various sectors, provided a unique opportunity to demonstrate how automation is set to transform freight transport.
Showcasing the Vision: From Rotterdam to Oslo
The MODI Project, which is focused on developing an automated logistics corridor stretching from Rotterdam to Oslo, was represented by Stefanie Van Damme, Deputy Program Manager and Technical Lead, and Angjelo Andoni, Project Manager from ALICE. Both representatives engaged with key stakeholders at the summit, presenting the project’s innovative approach to tackling some of the most significant challenges in the logistics industry.
At the heart of the project is the ambition to create a seamless, highly automated corridor for freight transportation across Europe. During the exhibition, the MODI team shared key demonstrations addressing critical issues such as interoperability, regulatory barriers, and infrastructure readiness—all crucial to successfully implementing fully automated freight transport systems.
These challenges are not just technical hurdles; they require collaboration across the logistics ecosystem, including policymakers, technology developers, and operators. The MODI Project aims to facilitate this cooperation, driving the shift towards a more innovative, more efficient, and sustainable logistics network.
The MODI Logistics Task Force: A Collaborative Platform for Stakeholders
A significant highlight of the summit was the introduction of the MODI Logistics Task Force. This new initiative aims to bring together logistics stakeholders, including shippers, operators, and truck drivers, to collaborate on developing automated transport systems.
The Task Force is designed as a collaborative platform where participants can provide valuable feedback, share insights, and actively contribute to shaping the future of logistics. By joining the Task Force, stakeholders can help overcome the technical and operational challenges associated with the rollout of automated freight systems. They can also directly shape business models to support the transition to smart, sustainable transport networks.
This initiative presents a unique opportunity for logistics professionals to play an integral role in the industry’s evolution, ensuring that the shift towards automation is aligned with the needs of all involved parties—from operators to end-users.
A Step Forward in Smart and Sustainable Transport
The MODI Project’s participation in the ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit marks an important milestone in the development of automated road logistics. By addressing key technical and regulatory challenges, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the project is helping to lay the groundwork for a future in which automated systems are central in moving goods more efficiently and sustainably.
As the project moves forward, the insights gathered from industry experts and participants in the MODI Logistics Task Force will be crucial in refining the approach and ensuring that the corridor from Rotterdam to Oslo—and eventually beyond—becomes a reality.
In conclusion, the MODI Project’s involvement in the ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit highlights the growing momentum behind the push for automated freight transport systems. With collaboration, innovation, and a focus on overcoming key barriers, the future of logistics is increasingly looking smart, sustainable, and automated. The ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit provided a valuable platform to showcase the project’s innovations and contributions to logistics transformation. The Summit brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to explore critical challenges and opportunities in logistics innovation, focusing on the twin transitions of green and digital transformation.
Join the MODI Logistics Task Force
The MODI Logistics Task Force is open to all logistics sector stakeholders interested in shaping the future of automated transport. Those who wish to contribute their expertise and feedback can join this exciting movement towards the next generation of logistics. Join the MODI Logistics Task Force here.
Together, we can drive the transformation of the logistics industry—one automated mile at a time.