Like in many sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted different needs that had remained unseen before, also in the logistics domain. During the GS1 Regional Forum 2020 event, organised by FENIX member GS1 and taking place from 20 to 23 October, FENIX was presented in the framework of topics such as global data models, innovation and circular economy.
On 23 October 2020, the Council adopted conclusions calling on the Commission to swiftly draw up a pandemic and other major crisis contingency plan for the European freight transport sector. Such a plan should include EU-level coordination measures and clear guidelines.
The Ports of La Spezia and Casablanca are getting closer. Thanks to European project FENIX, through which an International Fast & Secure Trade Lane will be realised, the trade between these two ports will be increasingly efficient. In addition to the Port Authority of Eastern Ligurian Sea, Tarros Group and Circle are main players involved in the project.
The Government of Oman has ratified its accession to the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Good by Road (CMR) and the Additional Protocol on the Electronic Consignment Note (e-CMR). This marks a significant step forward for Oman’s digital transport and logistics systems. e-CMR will increase the efficiency of Oman’s logistics supply chain, allowing a more secure and streamlined flow of goods.
The movement of goods in the European Union has increased by almost 25 % over the last 20 years, and this growth is projected to continue. A large amount of information accompanies this movement, exchanged mostly in paper format.
As of 10 July 2020 , Ukraine became officially the 27th country to accept electronic CMR (eCMR). This news came after the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine issued a decree which entered into force on July 12, 2019, allowing the use of electronic CMR consignment notes.
On 11 June, Norway became officially the 26th country to accept electronic CMR (eCMR). Through this announcement, Norway ensures that entire Nordic region can enjoy benefits of using this electronic document. FENIX and AEOLIX have been at the forefront of the digital logistics.
The Council of the European Union has adopted new rules which will make it easier for freight transport companies to provide authorities with information in digital form. The increased digitalization of freight and logistics will save significant costs.
On Friday 20 March, ERTICO – ITS Europe held a webinar on electronic freight documents relating it to the impact of COVID-19 and BREXIT. With more than 40 participants from across Europe, the successful webinar also…
Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France and i-Trans are organising a one-day C-ITS France workshop at the l’Institut des Mobilités et des Transports Durables in Valenciennes, France. FENIX project will be presented during the round table on C-ITS for logistics....