Seamless safe logistics through an autonomous waterborne freight feeder loop service

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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The "Seamless safe logistics through an autonomous waterborne freight feeder loop service" program, an initiative under Horizon Europe, aimed to revolutionize waterborne transport by fostering the development and demonstration of autonomous freight feeder systems. This program sought to enhance safety, reduce environmental impact, and alleviate land transport congestion through cutting-edge digital and automated solutions for both inland and maritime operations, with a strong emphasis on leveraging EU satellite navigation services.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility for funding, specifying the target groups, the geographical scope, and the overarching objectives of the program. It highlights the characteristics of intended beneficiaries and the strategic aims driving this initiative.

What is Funded

This section provides detailed information on the types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, outlining the specific sectors and the expected developmental stage of supported innovations.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the nature of financial support available through the program, including the type of financial instrument and the overall funding amount allocated to this specific topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering various aspects from application terms to operational provisions.

Application Procedure

This section provides an overview of the application process, detailing submission methods, evaluation criteria, and how funding decisions are reached and communicated.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the "Seamless safe logistics through an autonomous waterborne freight feeder loop service" funding program, clarifying its authorization and the overarching regulations that shape its operation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

15,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The total indicative budget for this topic was 15,000,000 € for 2022.

Deadline

Deadline:

26.04.2022

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and associated countries, specifically within national maritime and/or inland waters.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Waterborne transport sector, logistics industry

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Various entities offering expertise, including Blockchain2050 BV (IT security, Blockchain), Grant Garant SRO (R&I proposal support), Cerca Trova Ltd (Industrial Automation, IoT, AI), Minds & Sparks GmbH (applied research, web applications), AITOWN S.R.L. (AI-based data analytics), Flow Analysis and Simulation Team (Fluid Flow, Hydraulics), Informatics360 (software development, AI), Akademía Morska w Szczecinie (maritime university), Compania de Navigatie Fluviala Romana NAVROM SA (river shipping), Institut du Droit International des Transports (international transport law), University of Duisburg-Essen (automated inland shipping, simulation).

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