Hologistics Consortium
The project is structured into eight Work Packages, each designed to address a specific dimension of innovation in logistics and freight decarbonisation. Together, they form a comprehensive roadmap from analysis to real-world implementation.
Number: 1
UNIMORE
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MODENA E REGGIO EMILIA
Country: IT
Coordinator
The DISMI – Department of Sciences and Methods of Engineering at UNIMORE has over 20 years of experience in European research projects in transportation systems, logistics, operations research, optimisation, and decision support. The department coordinates and participates in several European projects, including SINFONICA and KEYSTONE, where Prof. Mauro Dell’Amico, serves as project coordinator, leading project management, technical integration, and evaluation of social, environmental, and economic impacts. DISMI also participates as a partner in other projects, including Diversify-CCAM, Prospects, NOUS, and Roads 4 All. The department’s interdisciplinary approach ensures research outputs are scalable, interoperable, and market-ready, supporting industry stakeholders, public authorities, and the development of innovative mobility and logistics solutions.”
Number: 2
ICOOR
CONSORZIO INTERUNIVERSITARIO PER L'OTTIMIZZAZIONE E LA RICERCA OPERATIVA
Country: IT
Beneficiaries
An inter‑university research consortium focused on Optimization and Operations Research, pooling the expertise of eight Italian universities to deliver advanced quantitative methods, mathematical modelling and decision‑support tools. ICOOR regularly participates in national and international projects — including EU-funded initiatives — applying its capabilities to domains such as logistics, energy & environment, transport, network design, scheduling and resource optimization.
Number: 2.1
POLIMI
POLITECNICO DI MILANO
Country: IT
Affiliated Entity
Founded in 1863, Politecnico di Milano (Polimi) is a state scientific-technological university that trains engineers, architects, and industrial designers. Education is provided at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD level. With over 1,600 faculty members and approximately 48,000 students distributed across 7 campuses, Polimi is one of the leading Italian and European research centers.
It combines a strong theoretical foundation with advanced research infrastructures, enabling a wide range of experimental research activities.
The Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB) is one of the largest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) departments in Europe. Research is the core mission of the Department and is pursued according to the highest international standards. The excellence of DEIB’s research is reflected in its extensive international collaborations and its capacity to attract competitive funding. It has participated in 129 Horizon 2020 projects (total value of ~51M€) and is currently involved in about 45 Horizon Europe projects (total value of ~24.3M€).
Number: 3
MJC2
MJC2 LIMITED
Country: UK
Beneficiaries
MJC² develops lightning-fast algorithms to solve large, complex planning and scheduling problems, addressing the ever-increasing demand for dynamic planning and real-time optimization in business and industry operations. Our software addresses areas such as distribution planning, strategic logistics optimization, real-time scheduling, advanced manufacturing planning, employee scheduling and staff rostering. In HOLOGISTICS MJC² will apply its synchromodal logistics optimisation solutions to complex international multimodal freight transport operations.
Number: 4
DAMEN
DAMEN RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION BV
Country: NL
Beneficiaries
Damen is a global maritime service provider with a strong focus on vessel design, construction, and repair. Damen has almost 100 years of experience in offering state-of-the-art maritime solutions. Currently, Damen builds around 150 vessels each year, including amongst others tugs, workboats, crew transfer vessels, ferries, superyachts, patrol and naval vessels. Damen fosters innovation, with a high rank on the Dutch RD&I lists as a result. In HOLOGISTICS, the Damen RD&I department will support the project with IoT and autonomous shipping technologies to improve logistics chains.
Number: 5
PAN
PANASONIC EUROPE B.V.
Country: DE
Beneficiaries
Panasonic is a global technology group with a very broad product range, offering an extensive portfolio of tailored products, solutions, and services from consumer electronics and household appliances to solutions for businesses and industrial components and systems.
With over a century of experience, a worldwide presence, and a strong commitment to innovation, Panasonic empowers companies to enhance their competitiveness and create sustainable value.
Panasonic addresses the needs of a wide range of industries—including home appliances and domestic equipment, equipment and systems for manufacturing and logistics, batteries and electronic components for mobility and social infrastructure, etc. Panasonic provides products and solutions that contribute to the daily lives and businesses of its customers.
Number: 6
POST
POSTA SLOVENIJE DOO
Country: SI
Beneficiaries
Pošta Slovenije is the national postal and logistics operator of Slovenia, providing comprehensive postal, parcel, e-commerce, and logistics services across the country and beyond. With a dense nationwide delivery network and a central role in cross-border flows, Pošta Slovenije ensures reliable, accessible, and efficient services for citizens, businesses, and public institutions.
Building on its long operational tradition and public-service mission, Pošta Slovenije actively invests in digitalisation, automation, and innovative logistics solutions. The organisation is strongly engaged in the development and testing of advanced technologies—such as data-driven logistics optimisation, low-emission delivery concepts, and autonomous delivery solutions—aimed at improving operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Through its participation in European research and innovation initiatives, including HOLOGISTICS, Pošta Slovenije contributes real-world operational expertise, large-scale pilot environments, and a strong focus on sustainable and resilient logistics. By combining operational excellence with innovation, Pošta Slovenije supports the transition towards smarter, greener, and more integrated logistics ecosystems in Europe.
Number: 7
CMA
CMA CGM SA
Country: FR
Beneficiaries
The CMA CGM Group is a global leader in shipping, logistics, and transportation, operating in 160 countries. Serving 420 ports worldwide with a fleet of over 650 vessels and 1,000 warehouses, the Group provides comprehensive, sustainable transport solutions across sea, land, and air. Its integrated logistics network enables end-to-end supply chain management, combining maritime, overland, and airfreight services with advanced warehousing and contract logistics.
CMA CGM is committed to contributing to sustainable globalization by fostering balanced international trade that supports economic and social development while respecting people and the planet. Anchored in innovation, digitalization, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence, the Group delivers efficient, reliable, and inclusive solutions tailored to its customers’ needs. With a commitment to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050, CMA CGM is shaping the future of global commerce with boldness, imagination, and a steadfast dedication to people and the planet.
Number: 8
KOPER
LUKA KOPER, PORT AND LOGISTIC SYSTEM, D.D.
Country: SI
Beneficiaries
The company Luka Koper provides port and logistics services in the port of Koper. The core business of the port comprises the handling and warehousing of a variety of goods, supplemented by a range of services on goods and other services, providing customers with comprehensive logistic support. The onshore part of the concession area consists of 300 ha of land, with 63.1 ha of storage facilities and 118.3 ha of open-air storage areas. 30 berths are located on 3,475 metres of the shoreline along 224 hectares of the sea. Luka Koper manages 12 port terminals, joined into five profit centers (PC Container Terminal, PC Car Terminal, PC Passenger Terminal, PC General Cargo Terminal, PC Liquid and Break Bulk Terminal).
Number: 9
UPS1
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE LLC & CO. OHG
Country: DE
Beneficiaries
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest companies, with 2024 revenue of $91.1 billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 200 countries and territories. Focused on its purpose statement, “Moving our world forward by delivering what matters,” the company’s approximately 490,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. More information can be found at www.ups.com, about.ups.com and www.investors.ups.com.
Number: 10
ADK
ADRIA KOMBI, NACIONALNA DRUZBA ZA KOMBINIRANI PROMET D.O.O., LJUBLJANA
Country: SI
Beneficiaries
Adria Kombi is the largest independent intermodal operator in South-eastern Europe and offers a wide variety of road-rail transport solutions. Over the past thirty years, the company’s clear strategy has enabled it to develop a European train network for transporting containers, trailers, swap bodies, and trucks connecting the main industrial hubs across Europe.
Number: 11
TAL
TALLINK GRUPP AS
Country: EE
Beneficiaries
AS Tallink Grupp is the leading provider of high-quality mini-cruise and passenger transport services in the northern Baltic Sea region, as well as the leading provider of ro-ro cargo services on selected routes.Our fleet of 11 vessels allows us to offer a wide range of services and frequent departures. As a result of our recent investment and fleet renewal program, we currently deploy some of the most advanced cruise ferries on the Baltic Sea with state-of-the-art facilities, improved accommodation possibilities, larger onboard shopping areas and high quality onboard services, setting a new benchmark for travel standards on the Baltic Sea. In addition, the Group operates three hotels in Tallinn and one in Riga.Since 9th of December 2005 the shares of AS Tallink Grupp are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Tallinn Stock Exchange where the shares are traded under the symbol TAL1T.
Number: 12
TSI
AKCIJU SABIEDRIBA TRANSPORTA UN SAKARU INSTITUTS
Country: LV
Beneficiaries
TSI is the only technical private university in Latvia and is the only private university in Latvia highly ranked by such prestigious world rankings as QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
TSI enhances its position through the delivery of excellent teaching, through the engagement in the research of international quality and the knowledge services of the highest standard, enabling us to make a significant contribution to the social, cultural, educational and economic development. Research excellence and innovation are integral to TSI vision. Its goal is to address fundamental and strategically essential questions and to deliver economic, social and cultural impact at regional, national and international levels.
By actively participating in national, EU and international programs such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg, COST Actions and others, we develop cutting-edge solutions, advance academic expertise, contribute to the faculties and establish strong international research networks. These initiatives promote interdisciplinary collaboration and provide a strategic foundation for long-term institutional development and future collaborative consortia.
Number: 13
FRON
FRONTIER KENTRO KAINOTOMIAS AMKE
Country: EL
Beneficiaries
Frontier Kentro Kainotomias AMKE (FRON) is a non-profit research organization that aims to promote scientific research and technological knowledge to address critical industrial and societal challenges, such as the need for modernization in the transportation and logistics domains. Our work spans across creating smarter infrastructure, enhancing mobility for people and goods with cutting-edge transport technologies, and implementing efficient, technology-driven processes that pave the way for the future. By fostering collaborations and leveraging our deep expertise, we aim to shape the urban landscapes of tomorrow, making them more connected, sustainable, and technologically advanced. FRON is currently involved in several transformative projects including 9 Horizon Europe projects, aimed at reshaping urban and industrial landscapes. These initiatives are pivotal in advancing our mission to integrate innovative technology solutions in Smart Cities and Industry 4.0. In HOLOGISTICS, FRON leads a WP dealing with the development of collaborative governance models and technologies, while it also leads the development of the project demonstrators’ plan & methodology. The governance framework will be enforced through a secure, web-based interface that supports clear, compatible and interoperable data sharing among different logistics stakeholders, while it will be based on EU-aligned data-sharing principles and DTLF-compliant smart-contract mechanisms, ensuring trust, compliance and scalability across collaborative logistics ecosystems.
Number: 14
DNV
DNV AS
Country: NO
Beneficiaries
DNV is a global, independent assurance and risk management company with a legacy dating back to 1864. We operate in more than 100 countries, serving around 100,000 customers with the support of approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. Our purpose is to safeguard life, property, and the environment, and our vision is to be a trusted voice to tackle global transformations.
We help organizations manage risk and complexity with confidence through services that include:
• Management system certification and supply chain assurance
• Software, cyber security, and digital solutions
• Ship and offshore classification and advisory
• Energy advisory, certification, verification, and monitoring [dnv.com], [dnv.us]
DNV invests around 6% of its annual revenue in research and development and has established a NOK 2 billion research fund to further strengthen scientific research in areas such as autonomy, new critical raw materials, and societal risks—ensuring we remain at the forefront of transformations including decarbonization, digitalization, and sustainability.
Number: 15
MAR
MARLOCONSULT LDA
Country: PT
Beneficiaries
MarloConsult offers specialised knowledge in logistics consulting, sustainable freight solutions, and operational optimisation. The company contributes to the design and validation of business models that support the adoption of interoperable, low-carbon logistics systems. By analysing real supply-chain requirements and supporting pilot implementation, MarloConsult helps translate research innovations into practical, market-ready applications. Its participation strengthens the project’s focus on economic viability and long-term replicability.
Number: 16
CPR
CPR SYSTEM SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA
Country: IT
Beneficiaries
CPR System Società Cooperativa (CPR) is a company specialized in producing, pooling, and recycling logistics equipment, such as foldable crates and pallets. The company focuses on sustainable logistics solutions, resource-sharing, and recycling, while being involved in projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing emissions, and integrating IoT and electric vehicle technologies.
Number: 17
SOLV
Solvesall Labs inteligentne resitve doo
Country: SI
Beneficiaries
Solvesall is a high-tech SME that combines AI, geospatial analytics and IoT expertise to build AI applications, optimization algorithms, end-to-end software platforms and smart devices. With a core team that has 15+ years of experience in large-scale AI systems and close ties to the Jožef Stefan Institute, the company routinely delivers production-grade solutions across domains such as logistics, mobility, finance, manufacturing, energy, and smart cities.
Number: 18
UPS2
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE DEUTSCHLAND SARL & CO. OHG
Country: DE
Beneficiaries
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest companies, with 2024 revenue of $91.1 billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 200 countries and territories. Focused on its purpose statement, “Moving our world forward by delivering what matters,” the company’s approximately 490,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. More information can be found at www.ups.com, about.ups.com and www.investors.ups.com.
Number: 19
CAAB
CENTRO AGRO-ALIMENTARE DI BOLOGNA SPA
Country: IT
Beneficiaries
ll CAAB è una moderna struttura realizzata per promuovere il commercio all’ingrosso dei prodotti orto frutticoli fresci agroalimentari ed i servizi logistici relativi. Per la posizione strategica, la funzionalità delle strutture, la presenza di importanti realtà imprenditoriali, nonchè l’elevato livello qualitativo dei servizi di mercato e dei prodotti commercializzati, il Centro Agroalimentare di Bologna rappresenta uno tra i più significativi punti di riferimento nei circuiti distributivi del settore alimentare, a livello nazionale ed europeo.
All’interno del Centro Agroalimentare sono operativi, oltre agli spazi commerciali, anche piattaforme logistiche per il picking e per l’approvvigionamento della grande distribuzione, un centro servizi, magazzini e strutture di servizio.
Number: 20
MUB
MUHR UND BENDER KG
Country: DE
Beneficiaries
Mubea is a family-owned company that can look back on more than 100 years of successful business. Around 17,000 employees at 54 locations worldwide make us the world market leader in the development and manufacture of automotive components. In addition to lightweight automotive parts, we have also been developing products and modules for the aerospace industry for a number of years. We apply all this know-how to the sustainability, efficiency, robustness, user-friendliness and safe driving pleasure of our products.
When more than 100 years of automotive engineering knowhow is conjoined with superlatively innovative manufacturing technology and the passion to develop an eCargobike, a new genus of vehicle is born – an electric cargo bike designed to be a transport all-rounder and dismantle the status-quo. This is managed in the business unit of Mubea U-Mobility
Number: 21
FVH
FORUM VIRIUM HELSINKI OY
Country: FI
Beneficiaries
Forum Virium Helsinki is a non-profit innovation company of the City of Helsinki. We co-create urban futures together with companies, universities, other public sector organizations and Helsinki residents. Our mission is to make Helsinki the most functional smart city in the world.
Number: 22
CBM
CARGOBEAMER AG
Country: DE
Beneficiaries
CargoBeamer brings state-of-the-art expertise in automated rail logistics, innovative loading technologies, and modal shift strategies. The company contributes to demonstrating greener long-distance freight corridors through efficient road-to-rail transitions. By integrating digital planning tools and interoperable systems, CargoBeamer enhances the project’s ability to support large-scale decarbonisation of freight transport. Its participation showcases the transformative potential of automation within European logistics networks.
Number: 23
WEBO
TIMMERFABRIEK WEBO BV
Country: NL
Beneficiaries
Carpentry Factory Webo is a family owned business (SME) with a clearly view on the future. Core business is the production of wooden frames and (finished façade) elements. Innovation and improvement of our daily production routines are major activities to enhance the competitiveness on the market. We work with clients in particular and challenging projects in both residential and non-residential construction sector.
Number: 24
ECSLA
EUROPEAN COLD STORAGE AND LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION
Country: BE
Beneficiaries
ECSLA represents Europe’s cold-storage and temperature-controlled logistics sector, contributing insights into industry needs, regulatory frameworks, and best practices. The association supports dissemination, stakeholder alignment, and the integration of cold-chain requirements into the Hologistics architecture. By ensuring engagement across a broad network of logistics companies, ECSLA strengthens the project’s visibility, relevance, and potential for replication across Europe.
Number: 25
DHL
DHL Management (Switzerland) Ltd
Country: BE
Associated partner
DHL Global Forwarding is the freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, specializing in international air, ocean, road, and rail transport. With a global network of experts across many countries, it supports customers daily in moving goods of all sizes. The company ships goods across all major industries, including Fashion & Luxury, Life Science & Healthcare, Engineering & Manufacturing, Consumer & Retail, Dry and Perishable Food, Technology, Automotive and Aerospace.