Together for a Transport Efficient Society

CLOSER is a neutral collaboration platform, knowledge node and project workshop for increased transport efficiency and well-functioning logistics. CLOSER's goal is to contribute new solutions to the freight transport system that will support a sustainable society.

Electrification of the forest sector's heavy road transport

Is it even possible to electrify forestry transport? We in the research and innovation project TREE believe so! Therefore, we would like to invite you to a webinar 20 November, 09.30-11.30 where we review the state of research regarding the electrification of heavy forest transport.

Foto på delar av Umeå hamn sam rapportförfattarna Karl Jivén och Linda Styhre.

Towards green bunkering and charging in ports

What are the essential driving forces and enablers for developing low-carbon and renewable marine fuels? What is required for ports to offer such fuels and electrical solutions, and what actors play a crucial role in the shipping industry's transition? A new report from the Interreg project Blue Supply Chains addresses these key questions, providing insights that will prepare the industry for the transition.

Foto som visar en stadsgata med gott om plats för fotgängare, cyklister och sittplatser

Consolidation Test - for Improved Urban Environment

Since March, eight commercial businesses have been testing a new delivery service in central Stockholm. The aim is to understand how the service should be organised, the benefits it provides to customers, and its impact on the urban environment. The test reveals that customers are satisfied and are interested in additional services such as storage and returns. Read about insights and focus for the next phase of testing.

How can Geofencing make your municipality more sustainable?

Do you want to learn more about how you can use geofencing in your city? Then you should explore the insights from the GeoSence initiative! An initiative with focus on user acceptance, stakeholder engagement, policy and regulation, governance, and impact assessment towards implementation of geofencing.

Två män står på scen och pratar innovation mot en stor skärm i bakgrunden

Do you also want to contribute to more efficient transport?

As a partner in CLOSER, you get the opportunity to explore and realize ideas together with like-minded organizations that form a powerful and competent network that all work for a transport-efficient society. With curiosity, together we explore with you as a partner how we can make the freight transport system more efficient. We do this by gathering accurate insights and solutions in innovation projects.