The project promotes the development of a new, standardized, and reliable transport data exchange ecosystem based on public-private cooperation.
Currently, data from municipalities and logistics companies are not interoperable, limiting effective transport planning and sustainable mobility development. The solutions developed within the project improve the management of logistics flows and ensure data availability for both cities and businesses, supporting the advancement of sustainable transport solutions.
The Significance of the Project for Riga
Efficient urban logistics is essential to reduce congestion, air pollution, and support sustainable transport. In Riga, where freight transport represents a significant part of traffic, improved data management and planning are urgently needed. The UNCHAIN project supports the implementation of a unified, reliable, and standardized transport data exchange ecosystem to improve freight planning, optimize deliveries, and reduce environmental impact.
Target of the Project
To promote cooperation between public and private sectors and facilitate transport data exchange in order to improve urban logistics planning and work towards a unified European cross-border mobility data framework.
Benefits for Residents
✔ Reduced congestion and air pollution levels in the city;
✔ More efficient and faster freight delivery system;
✔ Improved urban mobility planning that minimizes the environmental impact of transport.
Project Activities
✔ Analysis of existing transport data flows and preparation of guidelines for an urban logistics platform;
✔ Review of best practices in data collection and storage in partner cities;
✔ Creation of an inter-institutional working group to strengthen collaboration in urban logistics development.
Testbed Territory in Riga
Logistics flows in Riga have been analysed, with a particular focus on freight efficiency in the historic centre and its protection zone.
Funding, Duration, and Partners
Funding source: Horizon Europe
Total project budget: EUR 6 955 273.50
Total budget for Riga:
EU funding for Riga Municipality: EUR 177 500
Implementation Period: 01.05.2023 – 30.09.2026
Project Partners: SIA “ETRA” (Lead Partner), Riga City Municipality (Latvia), City of Madrid, Madrid Public Transport Company, EIT Urban Mobility, Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia, DHL Express Spain, City of Florence, Municipia SPA, Spes Consulting, United Parcel Service Italia, City of Mechelen, CityDepot, Cronos Public Services, POLIS (Promotion of Operational Links with Integrated Services Association Internationale), Berlin Senate Department for Environment, Urban Mobility, Consumer Protection and Climate Action, VMZ Berlin Betreibergesellschaft, City of Prague, Lancaster University, City of Funchal
Contact Information
Mihails Potihonins
Chief Project Manager, Development Planning Division
Mobility Department, Riga City Council
Email: mihails.potihonins@riga.lv
Project Links
RDPAD – UNCHAIN: Forecasting freight demand and digitizing logistics planning
UNCHAIN official website
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