The European Technology Platform ALICE is set-up to develop and implement a comprehensive industry lead strategy for research, innovation and market deployment in the field of logistics and supply chain management in Europe.

Leading experts and companies in implementing supply chain and logistics innovation form ALICE with the aim to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions transport & logistics operations. To that end, interdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborative innovation is needed.

ALICE supports, assists and advise the European Commission in the implementation of the EU Programs for research: Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe.

Vision

Future logistics, from global to urban, will be founded on a global open system of systems enabling assets and resources in logistics networks to be interconnected facilitating their use to the maximum capacity and productivity while increasing agility and resilience of supply chains. We call this vision the Physical Internet (PI) and it will support the affordable transition of assets towards Zero emissions logistics.

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Influence EC, Member States, Cities and Industry: Programmes, Calls, Initiatives
Development & promotion of roadmaps, papers and documents
Knowledge management and sharing
Liaison with projects and memebers initiatives, webinars, workshops, knowledge platform
Support collaboration between members
Networking, promotion of funding calls, collaborative projects, 1 to 1 links and connections
ALICE participation in funded projects

ALICE recommendations for Horizon Europe Work Programmes 2023 - 2024

ALICE recommendations to HORIZON Europe calls 2023-2024 workprogram are based on the gaps and challenges identified in ALICE roadmaps and new gaps identified through ALICE thematic Groups and projects. The identified topics were prioritized by ALICE Members. This document was used for discussions with the European Commission and the Member States represented in ALICE Mirror Group in the preparation of Horizon Europe 2023-2024 Work Programs.

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Events

The ALICE Brokerage Event 2025 will take place on 2-3 April 2025 at Tangla Hotel in Brussels, bringing together logistics innovators, industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to collaborate on Horizon Europe funding opportunities, build partnerships, engage with stakeholders, and shape Read more

Ready to witness the evolution of heavy-duty logistics? The shift to low-emission Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) is more than a trend, it is the future of sustainable logistics. But real progress requires more than just new trucks, it demands the smart Read more

As a key infrastructure in urban logistics, parcel lockers are not new and have been available for decades. However, in recent years, parcel lockers have received attention from business and policy makers as they are regarded as an enabler to Read more

The Port of Barcelona is at the forefront of technological innovation, leveraging 5G and AI to revolutionize its operations while promoting sustainability. In this session, we will explore how a comprehensive 5G hybrid network enhances connectivity and supports high-resolution sensors Read more

News

On 18 February 2025, logistics and supply chain experts gathered at the P&G Innovation Center in Brussels for the final event of two ambitious research and innovation projects: PILL (Physical Internet Living Labs) and SYTADEL (Synchromodal Prototype for Data Sharing Read more

On February 5, 2025, ALICE and the Port of Barcelona hosted a high-profile webinar on integrating 5G and AI to improve efficiency, sustainability, and security in port operations. The session, led by Javier Garrido Salsas, key researcher at the Innovation Read more

On 29 January 2025, ALICE, C40 Cities, and POLIS hosted a webinar focused on the role of parcel lockers in improving urban logistics and last-mile deliveries. The session featured insights from experts and city representatives from Europe and North America Read more

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