Advancing circular logistics solutions in cities
- Funder
- European Commission · Horizon Europe · EU Missions
- Award amount
- Up to €7,500,000
- Deadline
- October 7, 2027
- Eligible countries
- European Union, United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Israel, Global
Summary
Forthcoming EU call topic HORIZON-MISS-2027-04-CIT-CCRI-04 · HORIZON Innovation Actions. Part of call HORIZON-MISS-2027-04: Supporting the implementation of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission. Opens 2027-02-09; next deadline 2027-10-07. Topic page: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-MISS-2027-04-CIT-CCRI-04
Expected Outcome: Projects are expected to contribute to all the following outcomes: - Accelerated transition towards circular economy in the freight transport sector and throughout the urban logistics value chain, contributing to the objectives of the Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission and the EU Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI); - Increased adoption by logistics operators of new and tested circular systemic logistics solutions, including modular loading units and reusable transport packaging systems tailored for urban delivery settings; - Improved integration of reverse logistics into urban logistics models to enable higher reuse and recycling rates; - Optimised resource utilisation in urban logistics through innovative circular economy approaches, leading to significant reductions in material consumption and carbon footprint; - Enhanced cooperation among urban stakeholders, including local authorities, logistics providers, retailers, and consumers, fostering circular business models and enhancing consumer acceptance.
Scope: The rapid growth of e-commerce and urban logistics has led to an increase in packaging waste, inefficiencies in freight transport, and rising environmental impacts. Current urban logistics systems often rely on disposable packaging and fragmented transport operations, resulting in significant material waste, resource inefficiency and carbon emissions. Addressing these challenges requires innovative circular economy approaches, promoting systemic, innovative, circular and scalable solutions for reducing waste generation, in line with the…
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