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Explore the latest from MED COLOURS: Newsletter 2/2024

18/12/2024

The second edition of the MED COLOURS newsletter is now aavailable!

The latest MED COLOURS newsletter provides an in-depth look at the project’s progress in fostering sustainable urban logistics across Mediterranean cities. Co-funded by Interreg Euro-MED, MED COLOURS is paving the way for decarbonized, smart cities by introducing innovative urban freight solutions.

 

In this issue you will find:

The MED COLOURS Approach

An overview of the project’s mission to achieve low-carbon urban logistics through collaboration, innovation, and disruptive technologies.

Project Updates

  • Self-Assessment of Innovation Readiness: Partner cities are evaluating their digital maturity and readiness for adopting sustainable logistics solutions.
  • Pilot Preparations: Feasibility studies and financial analyses are being conducted to support pilot projects launching in 2025.

Recent Events

  • ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit 2024: MED COLOURS showcased its objectives to European policymakers and industry leaders.
  • Stakeholder Workshop in Lisbon: A successful event spotlighted last-mile logistics innovations, with engaging discussions on cargo bikes, emission reduction, and digital tools.

Suggested Readings for Sustainable Urban Logistics

  • Advantages of cargo bikes for urban distribution.
  • Strategies for decarbonizing urban freight.
  • The potential of digitized curbside management to optimize logistics.

In the Media

Insights into MED COLOURS’ presence in the Spanish magazine El Canal Marítimo y Logístico, highlighting its contribution to innovative urban planning.

About the Partners

Meet the organizations driving the project.

What’s Next?

The newsletter details ongoing efforts to advance Sustainable Urban Logistics Plans (SULPs) while fostering collaboration among Mediterranean cities. Key milestones, such as pilot project implementations, are scheduled for early 2025.

Dive into the full newsletter and follow the project on social media for the latest updates!