KEYSTONE In Action
Newsletter Issue #4-2024
KEYSTONE In Action is the quarterly e-Newsletter of the EU-funded KEYSTONE project, which supports the digital transformation of compliance operations of both road enforcement authorities and logistics operators.
KEYSTONE Project Shared Insights at the 30th ITS World Congress in Dubai, UAE
From 16 to 20 September 2024, KEYSTONE was present at the ITS World Congress in Dubai, UAE.
KEYSTONE, represented by Mr Paulo Cantillano Lizana from ICOOR and Mr Lorenzo Valletta from TTS Italia, two of the KEYSTONE project partners, highlighted their work on creating a digital ecosystem for efficient data exchange between transport stakeholders. KEYSTONE was featured at the TTS Italia booth, where partners engaged with attendees and explored new collaboration opportunities.
A key moment for KEYSTONE was on 19 September 2024, when Mr Cantillano Lizana moderated Session 8.1, which focused on data sharing in logistics. The session showcased the project’s progress and sparked exciting discussions about future innovations in the transport sector.
KEYSTONE Reveals Stakeholder Priorities and Expectations for Logistics Digitisation
From 24 to 27 September 2024, KEYSTONE participated in InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
Represented by Prof Alexeis Garcia Perez from Coventry University, the project showcased its latest developments, focusing on cybersecurity, data privacy, and the needs of stakeholders in the transport and logistics sectors.
He engaged with key industry leaders and researchers, discussing the importance of a secure digital ecosystem for real-time data exchange in freight transport. KEYSTONE's presence fostered opportunities for future collaborations, supporting the digitisation of multimodal transport across Europe.
KEYSTONE Project Took Centre Stage at the 7th CSuM Conference in Karditsa, Greece
From 4 to 6 September 2024, the KEYSTONE project participated in the 7th Conference on Sustainable Mobility (CSuM 2024) in Karditsa, Greece.
KEYSTONE was represented by Mrs Zoe Petrakou and Mr Charis Koutsis from Aethon Engineering, who took part in discussions on digitalisation, smart mobility, and freight optimisation. On 5 September 2024, Mrs Petrakou presented the paper KEYSTONE: Transforming the European Transport Ecosystem through Data-Driven Strategies, Operations, and Interoperability.
The paper addresses the project’s approach to creating a unified, data-driven transport ecosystem in Europe and initiates conversations about collaborative solutions for improving transport logistics.
A liaison agreement has been signed between the KEYSTONE Project Coordinator, UNIMORE, and ALICE.
KEYSTONE Joins Forces with ALICE to Innovate European Logistics Ecosystem
This partnership aims to enhance the resilience and efficiency of the logistics ecosystem across Europe. As KEYSTONE enters its second year, the collaboration will increase visibility and bring stakeholders together to address regulatory challenges and technological needs in the transport sector.
The Future of Logistics: IRU Shares Vision at World Free Zones Congress
News of Interest
EU and China Launch Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism
On 27 August 2024, the EU and China launched the first discussions under the new Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism.
The new mechanism will focus on practical solutions to assist European companies with cross-border non-personal data transfers in China.
Data flows are essential for EU-China trade, but China's 2022 data export rules-particularly the ambiguous term "important data"-have created uncertainty. Future discussions will take place at expert and technical levels, with progress expected to be reviewed at the next political opportunity.
On 24 September 2024, IRU outlined trade and logistics solutions to enhance resilience at the World Free Zones Congress in Dubai, UAE.
During the World Free Zones Organization's Annual Congress in Dubai (UAE), IRU President Mr Radu Dinescu highlighted the importance of the customs transit system, which enables goods to flow efficiently across borders under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) procedure. He emphasised how it reduces cross-border transport times and enhances security in global logistics. Finally, he focused on AI technologies and digital tools that can further strengthen logistics operations.
Europe’s First Electric Truck Charging Corridor Inaugurated in France
The new charging corridor aims to enhance electric truck reliability and reduce emissions.
A new initiative to encourage the use of electric trucks on long-haul journeys was launched at the Galande service area near Réau, south-east of Paris. The corridor, spanning the A5b and A6 motorways between Paris and Lyon, features an ultra-fast charging station to facilitate heavy mobility. This initiative aims to reduce freight transport emissions, helping to cut 40,000 tonnes of CO2 over the next decade while eliminating fine particle and nitrogen oxide emissions.
