Together for a Transport Efficient Society
CLOSER is a neutral collaboration platform, knowledge node and project workshop for increased transport efficiency and well-functioning logistics. CLOSER's goal is to contribute new solutions to the freight transport system that will support a sustainable society.
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Global conference on e-mobility, EVS38, to be held in Gothenburg
One of the world's most important congresses for electric transportation, the Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition, EVS38, will be held in Gothenburg on June 15-18, 2025. The event is aimed at a broad audience and experts who work to promote and enable electric mobility. Over 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the congress at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, and Lindholmen Science Park will be part of the program.
Initiative for reduced transport traffic and emissions in Gothenburg's event district
A consortium gathering several stakeholders in the event district (Evenemangsstråket) of Gothenburg has initiated a project to develop and demonstrate a fossil-free and efficient logistics solution for the area. By creating a new type of collaboration for joint distribution, the stakeholders hope to reduce congestion, emissions, and noise to create a more attractive neighbourhood.
Dialogue and commitment show the way for efficient freight transport in the Old Town!
There was wide support from various actors and high commitment when the results conference of the prestudy "How do we contribute to the successful introduction of environmental zone class 3 in Old Town?" was carried out.
Consolidation test aiming for a better street environment
In the area north of Hamngatan in central Stockholm, an in real life test where the goods are collected and driven out by a carrier has recently started. The aim is to reduce the traffic of large vehicles during the day and make it easier for the recipients who receive all deliveries from one carrier at one time.
What happens within CLOSER and our partners right now?
Seminar: Challenges for Ports and Shipping in the Transition to Fossil-Free Operations
At the seminar, we will explore the future possibilities for sustainable fuels in shipping and ports...
Workshop: New services attributed to electrified logistics
Electrification is building traction in the transport sector and during this workshop we will focus...
Demo: Geofencing for Increased Traffic Safety in Enköping
During the spring, a large-scale pilot will be implemented in central Enköping where over a hundred...
GeoSence result conference: How do we test Geofencing in European cities today?
We will present lessons learned from our use cases and take you through our developed guide, filled...
Nordic HCT conference 2024
Invitation to the Nordic HCT Conference 2024 The Nordic HCT conference 2024 will be on October 9...
What do CLOSER and our partners focus on right now?
What does CLOSER do in energy-efficient & fossil-free freight transport?
CLOSER works together with our partners to speed up the development of and conversion to energy-efficient and fossil-free freight transport. We do this by running projects together with you in...
How do we create logistics in the city on people's terms?
More and more people are moving to our cities, which places demands on an efficient and sustainable supply in the form of packages, food, building materials and efficient return and waste management...
How can long-distance transport become more efficient?
It is important in this regard to utilise the benefits of each individual mode of transport, the correct mode of transport for the correct task. In order to be able to use the most sustainable mode of...
How does digitalisation affect logistics?
CLOSER works within the focus area of Digitalised Logistics to ensure that the industry takes advantage of the opportunities offered by data-driven logistics and digital innovation. Knowledge and...