CT4EU Report #6: Growing the Community
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Dear Supporters of the CT4EU Campaign,
Dear Friends of Combined Transport,
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is one of those events that accelerates history, confirming the warnings of years of policy papers: Europe’s dependence on imported fossil fuels remains a major problem. Supply chains have been disrupted, fuel costs have surged, and the resilience of logistics is once again at the centre of public debate. Through the CT4EU campaign, we continue to demonstrate to the logistics sector and decision-makers that Combined Transport offers a tangible, immediately deployable alternative to diesel- and petrol-dependent road freight. You can count on us to ensure this message reaches every corner of Europe.
Our growing supporter base reflects the campaign's momentum. We are delighted to welcome CER CARGO, CONTARGO, METRANS, MI-JACK Europe, PUHL, RELA AG, SHIFT2030, TIDEWORKS Technology from the United States, VITRONIC and AICARGO, a French association whose applications bring shippers and intermodal operators closer together. Notably, AMAZON, which invests intensively in Combined Transport, has also joined our community. Together we hosted an event at the European Parliament in March, placing intermodal solutions at the heart of political discussions.
In the last three months, we have also multiplied initiatives to practically promote intermodal transport: we participated in Drees & Sommer’s Terminal of the future event, the Railfreight.com webinar on the role of Combined Transport during a fuel crisis and organised an event on Combined Transport for island Member States, supported by MEP Daniel Attard of Malta. We also released a new episode of The Intermodalist podcast, which focuses on the European Commission's study on transhipment opportunities in Europe highlighting future potential for new intermodal connections. On this note, we were pleased to officially formalise our partnership with AICARGO at SITL in Paris, a valuable opportunity to connect with our French members and take stock of the remarkable dynamic currently observed for Combined Transport in France.
Looking ahead, several initiatives are in preparation, including webinars on the French Energy Saving Certificate programme, Wagon and ILU innovation, and STI telematics, alongside new podcast episodes on the Combined Transport Directive, eFTI and the Capacity Regulation. A planned field trip for Members of the European Parliament and national Transport Attachés to an intermodal terminal will also give policymakers a first-hand insight into our sector's precision and potential.
In this context, we would also like to inform you that the CT4EU campaign, initially planned until end of 2026, will be extended into 2027. This reflects our commitment to accompanying the legislative Greening Freight Transport Package, as discussions on this topic are expected to continue until at least 2027, ensuring Combined Transport remains at the heart of this policy process. The case for Combined Transport has never been stronger. Now is the time to voice it, loudly, clearly and together. It’s Time to Combine!
