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ADMIRAL · Project

Digital Marketplace for Low-Emission Multimodal Freight and Supply Chain Coordination

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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.

By the numbers
30%
energy and emission reduction potential
20%
target emission reduction
The business problem

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.

The solution

What was built

The Admiral marketplace, a digital platform for managing supply chain infrastructure and distributing sustainability-focused logistics software.

Audience

Who needs this

Freight forwarding companiesSupply chain managersMultimodal transport operatorsSustainability officers in manufacturing
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Logistics & Freight
any
Target: Multimodal transport operators

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%.

Retail & E-commerce
enterprise
Target: Large scale distributors

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.

Software Development
SME
Target: Logistics software vendors

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.

Frequently asked

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.

Consortium

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.

How to reach the team

Contact TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY in Finland

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore integration opportunities with the ADMIRAL marketplace.

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