Defining Moments

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The Project Application described FFCs as transnational multi - stakeholder

approaches that , per freight flow , shared responsibilities and benefits amongst

all stakeholders to accelerate joint innovation . This focus on risks and rewards

got expanded during a survey amongst partners right after project start .

Partners again reviewed aspects of this wider definition at project mid - term .

They confirmed a FFC to be “ … way to set up a supply chain / logistics chain

which fosters modal shift towards inland waterway transport . ” In fact , they

reitirated below ´ s ranking of definitions .

Lars Stemmler

Survey after Start of Project ( confirmed at mid - term )

A way to set up a supply chain / logistics chain which fosters

modal shift towards inland waterway transport .

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A method to balance shared goals , ambitions & stakes around

specific freight flows , weighing individual interests to overcome

challenges towards a sustainable transport by water .

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A collaborative effort of supply chain stakeholders aligning

interests through ( financial , environmental … ) incentives

fostering a joint vision for innovative synchromodal freight

transport .

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A perceived opportunity to test , create or develop a ( freight )

market creating a dynamic sub solution focused temporal

collaboration between public and or private stakeholders with

a clear definition of limits boundaries and levels of

transparency of such collaboration under dynamic leadership

based on common trust

Added aspects ( at mid - term ) :

A [ n ] ( … ) approach for a collaborative effort of supply chain

stakeholders with as main task a gap analysis in order to

develop prioritised incentives which fosters modal shift ( … ) .

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A collaborative effort of supply chain stakeholders aligning

interests but also sharing risks and rewards implementing

their joint vision for innovative synchromodal transport .

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A collaborative initiative involving public and private

stakeholders aiming to shift freight transport from road to

inland waterways . These coalitions develop ( … ) logistics

projects that promote sustainability , reduce emissions , and

enhance efficiency by adopting zero - emission technologies

and innovative transport solutions

A FFC is based on the following methodology

At project mid - term , partners added aspects focusing on implementation

incentives and highlighting risk and reward sharing . Emphasis was also on

participation of private and public stakeholders as well as on specific

objectives of FFCs , such as emissions reduction .