Resilient and sustainable freight transport systems in an uncertain future

The aim of the project is to develop a dynamic system model by studying different supply chains, identifying the effects of the pandemic and increasing our understanding of it. This will make it possible to develop strategies and policies for the move to a more resilient freight transport and logistics system.

The intention is for the project to strengthen the Swedish transport system and safeguard future supplies of goods and critical necessities by:

• Acquiring information about how we can create a more sustainable and resilient transport system in the future on the basis of the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on transport and logistics chains.
• Creating a national arena for the establishment of a sustainable transport system will help to break down reservations and build trust among the players involved.
• Providing information about how technologies such as digitalisation, automation, connectivity and electrification can contribute to a more robust and sustainable transport system in the future.

The role of CLOSER in the project is an operational one. It will run its own work packages and demo arenas.

The project will be based on the Wayfinder method, which is a process tool with a background in resilience research. The method combines resilience and sustainability assessments and provides practical guidance for system analyses and action, among other things. 

The work will be carried out with the support of the Strategic Vehicle Research and Innovation Programme (FFI).

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