• Smart Multimodal Logistics

    Smart Multimodal Logistics

  • Digital & Automated Multimodal Nodes and Corridors

    Digital & Automated Multimodal Nodes and Corridors

  • Innovative Business Models

    Innovative Business Models

European cooperation for the development of innovative inland port solutions for efficient, effective and sustainable multimodality

MultiRELOAD enhances the collaboration between different freight nodes in Europe to jointly test innovations and create favourable market conditions for multimodal freight transport solutions. To this end, MultiRELOAD will demonstrate solutions in three Innovation Areas with specific aims by 2025, mirroring the measures of the EU’s Smart Mobility Strategy, as follows:

For a total of 36 months, the MultiRELOAD consortium comprising of ports, highly innovative technology, logistics and service providers, leading European research institutions and well-connected networks will cooperate intensely to facilitate significant modal shift to sustainable modes of transport, radical efficiency increase of supply chains and capacity-sharing (data, infrastructure, loading space, etc.) for all operators within the key Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T) Rhine-Alpine and Rhine-Danube Corridors.

Latest News

MultiRELOAD Consortium Meeting in Basel: Progress and Future Challenges

Hosted in Basel by our project partner, Port of Switzerland, at the premises of the Hafenmuseum Basel, the MultiRELOAD Consortium came together for a productive meeting to review the current progress of the project, evaluate the milestones achieved, and address the challenges that lie ahead....

MultiRELOAD Demonstrator: A Game-Changer for Small and Midsize Customers

Inland waterways are an essential component of the future of freight transport and a key strategic mobility goal for the EU. Despite this, the potential of inland waterways like the Danube or the Rhine remains largely untapped, hindered by a series of limitations. Through a pilot project conducted within...

MultiRELOAD: Scientific Article on Critical Aspects of Reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in the Inland Navigation Sector to Meet Climate Goals

The article titled "Measurement Techniques, Calculation Methods, and Reduction Measures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Inland Navigation—A Preliminary Study"by Laura Hörandner, Bianca Duldner-Borca, Denise Beil, and Lisa-Maria Putz-Egger from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria -...

Danube Ports Days 2024: Register Now

Join us for the Danube Ports Days 2024 where innovation meets sustainability. Building on the success of our previous editions, this year's event will bring together policy makers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the future of ports on their challenging pathway towards climate neutrality....

MultiRELOAD at IPIC 2024

The International Physical Internet Conference (IPIC) 2024, held from 29 to 31 May at the DeSoto Hotel in Savannah, GA, USA, served as a vibrant platform for discussing the future of logistics and intermodal freight systems. Among the numerous innovative initiatives and projects showcased during...

MultiRELOAD at the AWARD Final Conference

MultiRELOAD proudly participated at the AWARD Final Conference organised on 13 June in Brussels. This significant event brought together professionals, researchers, and policymakers in the automation and logistics sector, and we were honoured to be part of it. During the session titled "Road...

MultiRELOAD’s Demonstrator CBoXX: Revolutionising Rail Cargo Transportation

At the heart of MultiRELOAD is the concept of multimodality, which involves combining different modes of transportation – rail, road and waterborne. By fostering multimodality, rail terminals and inland ports, as key elements of transnational logistics chains, enhance the resilience and...

Save the Date: Unlocking the Potential of Rail Freight - Innovations & Challenges

Rail freight is a superior choice for green transport compared to road, playing a crucial role in achieving decongestion and striving for modal shift goals. However, rail freight transport faces its own challenges, including cross-border interoperability and intermodal connections. Investments and...

MultiRELOAD Concludes an Eventful Week

The MultiRELOAD project concludes an eventful week, marking significant milestones and fostering fruitful discussions. Hosted by our lead partner, duisport - Duisburger Hafen AG, the consortium meeting kicked off the week on a high note. This gathering set the stage for a deep dive into the...