AWARD at Connected, Cooperative and Automated Logistics Operations Activity Field launch 2023
In a groundbreaking event on November 28, 2023, the logistics world witnessed the launch of the Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Logistics Operations Activity Field, an initiative supported by the MODI project. AWARD played a crucial role in this virtual webinar, represented by Hannes Watzinger from DigiTrans and Loha Hashimy from ENIDE.
The webinar, hosted under the umbrella of the MODI project, aimed to establish a stable framework within ALICE – the European Technology Platform ALICE. Led by Zeljko Jeftic from EINRIDE, a key CCAM member, the activity field focuses on identifying opportunities, needs, and gaps in integrating automated systems into logistics operations.
Event Overview
1) Key Objectives
- Create a stable framework for logistics companies, shippers, and retailers to identify opportunities and needs.
- Support the wider adoption of automated and autonomous, zero-emission vehicles in real-life logistics.
- Discuss the potential integration of automated and autonomous operations in logistics use cases.
- Engage with the automotive and research sectors, supporting the CCAM partnership and European Commission agenda.
2) Agenda Highlights
- Welcome and Introduction by Andrea de Candido Policy Officer European Commission – Future Urban and Mobility Systems at DG RTD – Leading the work from the side of RTD on CCAM Association.
- Insights into CCAM by Armin Gräter of BMW and Chairman of CCAM, along with Marzena Jougounoux.
- Launch of ALICE‘s Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Logistics Activity by Zeljko Jeftic.
- MODI Project Overview by Ragnhild Wahl, ITS Norway, and MODI coordinator.
- Intervention of Fernando Liesa, Secretary General ALICE.
- AWARD Project Showcase: “All Weather Autonomous Real Logistics Operations and Demonstrations” by Hannes Watzinger and Loha Hashimy.
Award's role
We are genuinely enthusiastic about the initiative and eagerly anticipate contributing to ALICE's working group, leaving a lasting legacy in line with AWARD's values through our involvement. participants for the lively and constructive discussions!
Loha Hashimy
ENIDE
The event serves as the official kick-off for this activity field, garnering support from the European Commission and CCAM partnership. Participants gained practical requirements and insights crucial for the realization of value from road automation in specific use cases.
You can download the presentation for free from the AWARD website: AWARD H2020 – Presentations (award-h2020.eu)
*Want to meet us at other events? Keep following AWARD on Linkedin and X(Twitter) to keep updated with its next developments.