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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.

Foto på Martina Arnell och Annika Bergendahl, Stockholms stad, projektledare för STOLT

Apply for funding and contribute to an emission-free city centre!

Do you have ideas that could help reduce transport or accelerate electrification to support an emission-free Stockholm? If so, you can apply for funding to develop and test new solutions directly in the urban environment! This call is part of the Stockholm Local Transition (STOLT) initiative.
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Photos, videos and presentations from HITS Result Conference

More than 100 people attended the HITS results conference at the end of November. The day consisted of key-note speakers from Scania and the City of Stockholm, an overview presentation of HITS and project results as well as panel discussions, a dynamic poster session and exhibition. Take part of the films and presentations.
Två bilder ihopklippta till en. Ena bilden är ett porträtt på en man, den andra bilden visar en bild på en publik som sitter och lyssnar på ett föredrag under en workshop

Digitalization and AI in focus for freight transport – What does the industry need?

Digitalization and AI are becoming increasingly important for streamlining and future-proofing freight transport. During a round table discussion arranged by CLOSER, industry players discussed challenges and opportunities with technology development, with a focus on data sharing, automation and concrete solutions for more sustainable logistics.
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HITS paves the way for sustainable urban transports

Across Europe, cities are striving to reduce traffic in order to create better living environments and address the urgent need to cut climate impact. Now, a major research study initiated by Scania shows that it is possible to reduce the number of transports while still maintaining quality and delivery reliability.
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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.
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What happens within CLOSER and our partners right now?

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Stockholm
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CLOSER's result conference 2025

What do CLOSER and our partners focus on right now?

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What does CLOSER do in energy-efficient & fossil-free freight transport?

CLOSER works together with our partners to speed up the development of and conversion to energy-efficient and fossil-free freight transport. We do this by running projects together with you in...
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How do we create logistics in the city on people's terms?

More and more people are moving to our cities, which places demands on an efficient and sustainable supply in the form of packages, food, building materials and efficient return and waste management...
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How can long-distance transport become more efficient?

It is important in this regard to utilise the benefits of each individual mode of transport, the correct mode of transport for the correct task. In order to be able to use the most sustainable mode of...
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How does digitalisation affect logistics?

CLOSER works within the focus area of Digitalised Logistics to ensure that the industry takes advantage of the opportunities offered by data-driven logistics and digital innovation. Knowledge and...

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