eFTI4EU project partners inaugural conference “Freight Transport in the Digital Age”

On the 17th of October 2024, the European Shippers’ Council participated in the inaugural conference “Freight transport in the Digital Age”, organised by the eFTI4EU project partners.

The conference gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of freight transport in the digital era, via keynote speeches, panel discussions, and presentations from both public and private sector representatives. The European Shippers’ Council and other attendees had the opportunity to learn about the practical application of eFTI, stay updated on the latest regulatory developments, and hear real-world implementation stories.

Conference Themes:

eFTI Insights: Navigating the future of digital freight
Initial Insights from EU Member States: Roadmaps for eFTI regulation implementation
Empowering Authorities: eFTI benefits for competent authorities
Authority Collaboration on EU Level
Driving Business Growth: eFTI benefits and opportunities for economic operators
Exploring Possibilities: Integrating eFTI into regulatory and business operations
Wrap-up and Next Steps: Future plans for eFTI and eFTI4EU

The conference preceded the Digital Transport and Logistics Forum 9th plenary meeting organised by the European Commission on the 18th of October.

The Digital Transport and Logistics Forum (DTLF) was established in 2015 to promote dialogue, technical expertise, and collaboration, comprising over 100 experts from EU Member States’ authorities, public entities, and private organisations. The ESC is a permanent member of the DTLF. 

DTLF´s primary goal is to support the European Commission in driving the digital transformation of the transport and logistics sector, namely by providing technical assistance for the implementation of the eFTI Regulation (EU) 2020/1056 and the development of Corridor Freight Information Systems.