Our FFCs ´ Main Drivers

Urban Logistics and Long - Distance Freight Flows

URBAN

LONGDISTANCE

InnoWaTr Centre of Expertise

22

Hamburg

FFC 3

Ghent

FFC 5

Ghent

FFC 6

Ghent

FFC 7

Sweden

FFC 1

The Netherlands

FFC 4

Likewise Government and Shipper

Germany

FFC 2

France

FFC 8

In urban projects shippers are central due to their influence on logistics decisions and new business

cases however the government must provide mandatory support for inland waterway transport to

ensure a higher trend in the future For interregional aka long distance projects both government

and shippers are key the former enabling infrastructure and the latter using it Collaborative

platforms and digital solutions bridge actors improving coordination communication and logistics

efficiency

1st Shipper

2nd Government

The analysis of urban and

interregional logistics for FFC projects

highlights key barriers and drivers ,

guiding actionable recommendations

and further research .

A focus on primary actors is crucial for

addressing declining trends and

shifting mindsets . Collaborative

platforms and digital solutions can

enhance coordination and efficiency ,

while overcoming challenges related

to infrastructure limitations and

regulatory uncertainty .

To improve economic viability , project

leaders should engage more

stakeholders in FFCs with clearly

defined roles , supported by

policymakers through infrastructure

improvements and incentives for

environmentally friendly operations .