In recent days, the European Logistics Observatory (ELO), the initiative promoted by the Contract Observatory Logistics of the Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with the European Commission for Logistics ALICE Technology Platform which was created with the aim of creating a permanent and pre-competitive body dedicated to the production of data-driven insights, strategic dialogue and support for decisions in the field of logistics and supply chain management in Europe. The new scientific body will be led by Damiano Frosi, Alberto Curnis, Fernando Liesa and Andrea Condotta.

"The European Logistics Observatory - explained Damiano Frosi, director of the Contract Logistics Observatory - was created to systematize data, analysis and skills and offer companies, Institutions and stakeholders in the sector A common key to understanding of the transformations taking place in European logistics. Building and Spreading a shared knowledge base is essential today to guide the strategic choices of the sector".

In particular, the initiative aims to collect, produce and enhance information, needs and best practices today often fragmented, with a focus on market evolution and the role of digital transformation and innovation in responding to the needs of challenges of the sector. "The research - specified Alberto Curnis, senior researcher at the Observatory - will focus on on the key features of the European ecosystem, addressing Issues such as transport capacity and labour shortages not only in terms of quantity, but above all through the comparison of the needs, strategies and initiatives of companies, supported by benchmarking analyses between countries. Will delve deeper in addition, the main technological trends and innovation paradigms, from international startups to the evidence that emerged from the main European projects, up to the potential contribution of intelligence artificial for the sector".

The Observatory can already count on the participation of important realities, including The European Logistics Association (ELA), The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), Assologistica, Fraunhofer IML, ALSEA - Association Lombarda Freight Forwarders and Road Hauliers, Innocenti Deposits, Katoen Natie, Adidas, Ariston Group, Barilla, Coca-Cola HBC, Diageo, Dr. Schär, Electrolux Group, Galderma, KIKO Milano, Midea, Nestlé, Schneider Electric, tesa, among others organizations currently in the process of being confirmed.