The Freight and Logistics Data Sharing Activity field within the ALICE Systems & Technologies for Interconnected Logistics- TG3 tackles the challenges and opportunities on adoption of data sharing and exchange systems and associated technologies and practices.
Over the past years many EU initiatives around data and data sharing (EU Data Strategy & Data Act) have been launched. Important legislation around handling and sharing of data has been created and is (almost) implemented. A significant number of initiatives has been started to create the architecture and operational processes in line with the general EU philosophy: data should be easily shared and a level playing field should be created in which all stakeholders can benefit from the added value data sharing can deliver. The EU aims to create “Data spaces” in which stakeholders in specific processes can easily exchange data. The European Mobility Data Space (for logistics) will benefit from new architectural designs like GAIA-X that are all built on the principles the EU maintains: safe and secure data sharing.
These developments will have a significant impact on logistics and supply chain processes. Some of us are already familiar with the electronic Freight Transport Information regulation: eFTI, DTLF and EMSW initiatives and related projects (e.g FENIX and FEDERATED that aim to improve the exchange of data in the field of logistics. Additionally, there are several industry led initiatives in different sectors to support digital standardization: Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), International Port Community Systems Association(IPCSA), Terminals TIC4.0, Open Logistics Foundation, GS1, International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) and individual companies including many ALICE members.
Given the high pace of developments and the relation between legislation, new data space initiatives, technology and industry developments, the “data sharing” group covers all aspects of the emerging new world of sharing and exchange data in logistics.
Amongst other aspects we cover:
- EU digital legislation and its consequences for supply chain operations in Europe.
- New legislation that will be implemented in the coming years like eFTI and EMSWe.
- Mobility Data spaces, their design, architecture and applications.
- The role of technology in this rapidly developing world.
- Value proposition of new companies and orientations from big companies on requirements for data sharing.
- Specific initiatives of research or governmental organizations in Europe that try to define and implement new processes in the digital world.
Which is the Output/what do you want to deliver?
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- Exchange of experience explored technologies among ALICE members through workshops, webinars and networking.
- Knowledge transfer among ALICE members (showcases and project demos)
- Identify R&I gaps for implementation of explored technologies in logistics related applications
- Position paper on data exchange governance, standards and best practices
How can ALICE members contribute/participate?
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- Participating actively (e.g. giving presentations of their experiences and initiatives) in the webinars and events organised under this programme
- Contributing to the preparation of position paper(s)
- Sharing of experience and know how with explored technologies.
- Express their interest in specific applications and/or technologies