If you are a transport operator dealing with underutilized trucks and trains — this project developed a marketplace platform that enables better use of existing assets to decrease emissions by more than 20%.
Digital Marketplace for Low-Emission Multimodal Freight and Supply Chain Coordination
Imagine a giant digital matchmaking app for shipping goods, but instead of just finding the cheapest route, it finds the cleanest one. It helps companies share data so they don't send half-empty trucks across borders and can track hidden pollution in their delivery chains. It's like a smart traffic controller for the entire European logistics network to cut waste.
What needed solving
Freight transport suffers from poor coordination and a lack of transparency regarding indirect (Scope 3) emissions. This fragmentation leads to wasted infrastructure capacity and high CO2 levels.
What was built
The Admiral marketplace, a digital platform for managing supply chain infrastructure and distributing sustainability-focused logistics software.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a distributor dealing with invisible Scope 3 emissions in your supply chain — this project developed a digital tool that improves transparency and visibility of emissions across different countries.
If you are a software developer dealing with fragmented B2B markets — this project developed an innovation platform that provides clear guidelines to integrate and distribute sustainability-focused services.
Quick answers
How much does the platform cost to implement?
Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not mentioned.
Is the solution ready for industrial scale?
The project is piloting the marketplace in four specific corridors: Portugal-Spain, Slovenia-Croatia, Lithuania, and Finland to prove its scalability.
Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?
Based on available project data, the specific IP and licensing terms are not provided, though it functions as a channel for developers to distribute solutions.
Does this help with EU environmental laws?
Yes, it aligns with upcoming policy frameworks such as CountEmissionsEU to manage Scope 3 emissions.
How is the platform integrated into existing chains?
It acts as a multimodal marketplace that connects buyers and supplier networks to share emission data and optimize infrastructure use.
Who built it
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 67% industry ratio, comprising 14 industrial partners including 6 SMEs. This high level of commercial involvement, supported by 4 research centers and 2 universities across 9 countries, suggests the project is focused on practical market adoption rather than theoretical research.
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