The EU transport policy aims at a form of mobility that is sustainable, energy-efficient and respectful of the environment. These goals can be achieved by using multimodal transport that combines optimally the various modes of transport, exploiting each one’s strength and minimising the weaknesses. The European Commission hence pursues a policy of multimodality by ensuring better integration of the transport modes and establishing interoperability at all levels of the transport system.
Furthermore, to ensure that transport chains are satisfying the needs of the users, efficient logistics services are needed. The European Commission is working together with stakeholders to support the creation of a favourable framework for the logistics services in the EU. The EU transport policy aims at a form of mobility that is sustainable, energy-efficient and respectful of the environment. These goals can be achieved by using multimodal transport that combines optimally the various modes of transport, exploiting each one’s strength and minimising the weaknesses. The European Commission hence pursues a policy of multimodality by ensuring better integration of the transport modes and establishing interoperability at all levels of the transport system.
Logistics is a fundamental part of supply chain management. It consists of the organisation and management of flows of goods related to purchasing, production, warehousing, distribution and the disposal, reuse and exchange of products, as well as the provision of added value services.
The EU aims to make transport more sustainable by promoting an efficient and interconnected multimodal transport system for both freight. This approach, known as multimodal or intermodal transport, can reduce reliance on road transport and lower pollution, while increasing the efficiency of transport operations.
The eFTI Regulation is set to transform freight transport within the EU by boosting efforts to replace paper-based documentation with electronic data in all transport modes. This digital shift will apply to road, rail, inland waterway, and air transport.
The Digital Transport and Logistics Forum, DTLF, is an expert group of the European Commission bringing together public and private stakeholders from various transport and logistics communities to support the European Commission in promoting the digital transformation of the transport and logistics sector.
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