Involves experts from Norway representing several academic fields.
Establishes a Competence Centre on Arctic Transport & Logistics.
Incorporates input from several stakeholders, including port authorities, logistics service providers, ship and cargo owners, transport organizations, and local governments.
The stakeholders participation will contribute to identification of maritime logistics needs.
Planned results
Provide critical new data and knowledge regarding transport flows and needs in Northern Norway.
Identify a proper design and location for a logistics hub(s).
Create economic and logistical benefits through the new maritime logistics system developed in the project.
Assess the latest technologies and logistics concepts available to promote the most efficient, reliable and profitable operations while minimizing environmental impact.
Contribution to the society:
Improved Logistics System:
Will strengthen Northern Scandinavia as an important supply region for raw materials and refined industrial products.
Will increase local value creation and business and industrial cooperation.
Will reduce emissions and other environmental and health impacts.
Will benefit local shipping businesses and logistics service providers.
Increased Regional Mobility
Will improve access to health services.
Will enhance the well-being of the local population.
Will promote increased educational opportunities.
Will increase local job prospects and promote cultural activities.
