KEYSTONE In Action
Newsletter Issue #1-2025
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 Survey Unveils Stakeholder Needs and Barriers to Digital Innovation in EU Transport & Logistics
A detailed survey explored the digital needs and obstacles faced by enforcement authorities, logistics and terminal operators across the EU.
Over the course of a year, the KEYSTONE project engaged with 262 stakeholders to develop a comprehensive understanding of sectoral needs, best practices, and gaps in existing digital solutions. A detailed survey, conducted between September 2023 and March 2024, collected responses from 168 logistics operators, 18 rail terminals, and 76 enforcement authorities. The findings provide a solid foundation for shaping future initiatives.
Read the article below to dive deep into the findings of the survey, which underscore the urgent need for harmonised legislation, integrated platforms, and secure data-sharing frameworks to accelerate digital transformation in the transport and logistics sector.
Key Takeaways from KEYSTONE Project Workshop
On 2 December 2024, the KEYSTONE Project hosted a workshop in Athens, Greece.
On 2 December 2024, the KEYSTONE Project hosted the 2nd workshop at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Athens, Greece, alongside its 4th Steering Committee Meeting. Organised by project partner Aethon Engineering, the event brought together 50+ representatives from EU-funded initiatives, freight terminal stakeholders, logistics professionals, enforcement authorities, and the European Commission. The workshop focused on advancements in transport digitisation and interoperability, as well as collaboration opportunities across EU projects.
Mr Miguel Cabrera, Policy Officer at the Director General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE), participated in the event and shared insights into Europe’s vision for a more efficient and sustainable transport sector. Click on the article to learn more about the key discussions and insights shared during the workshop.
Shaping a Digital Ecosystem: KEYSTONE Consortium Meets in Athens, Greece
On 2 and 3 December 2024, KEYSTONE partners united for a Steering Committee meeting as the project reached its midway point.
The event took place at the headquarters of Aethon Engineering, a KEYSTONE project partner, in Athens, Greece.
Over two days, representatives from all partner organisations reviewed progress, shared updates, celebrated milestones, and coordinated the next steps in advancing the project’s innovative solutions for developing a digital ecosystem for the transport and logistics sector.
Enforcement professionals are invited to submit their feedback before 31 March 2025.
KEYSTONE Launches New Survey for Enforcement Authorities to Improve Data Exchange
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.
Fuelling net-zero: What’s next for alternative fuels and their infrastructure?
News of Interest
Towards Paperless Freight Transport: EU takes a step forward with eFTI Regulation implementation
On 9 January 2025, the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport of the European Commission announced the first steps in implementing the eFTI Regulation.
From 9 January 2025, Member States can begin setting up their IT systems in preparation for paperless freight transport, as the first eFTI implementing and delegated acts entered into force. The new acts specify how the IT systems should be designed and the data to be exchanged. The eFTI Regulation represents a significant step in the digital transformation of freight transport across the European Union.
The latest developments in alternative fuels and the infrastructure required to operationalise them.
The alternative fuels market is experiencing significant growth as industries and governments accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy sources. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) engaged with a fuel platform specialist company, xavvy, to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping this dynamic sector. From renewable natural gas (RNG) and ultra-fast electric vehicle charging to advanced digital interfaces and fleet management tools, innovation is driving the adoption of alternative fuels,
A glimpse into the future of cross-border data regulation
The recent global developments highlight a transformative shift in cross-border data regulation.
Today, cross-border data regulations are beginning to cover a broader array of data, including personal data, non-personal data, and other company information, for a diverse range of public policy purposes — national security, artificial intelligence, anti-discrimination/fairness, competition, and the like. Companies now face a varied landscape of divergent outbound datatransfer restrictions, data localisation requirements, data quality standards, compelled data disclosure obligations, and other country-specific legal obligations.
