The EMPIRIC project was launched to support the process of initiating and improving multimodal connections to and from North Adriatic ports from the territory of Central Europe. It is an initiative that integrates and capitalizes on the results of previous international projects and local initiatives aimed at promoting multimodal transport solutions and increasing the interconnection between transport modes.
The project is implemented under Priority 2 of the CENTRAL EUROPE Programme – “Improving the accessibility of Central Europe” and is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
The project’s activities are primarily focused on expanding access to ICT services related to the transport sector, which supports the innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness of multimodal transport.
The main objectives of EMPIRIC include:
- ensuring appropriate conditions for the introduction of new multimodal services along the Baltic-Adriatic corridor and related investments to increase the attractiveness of multimodal transport, with particular emphasis on services for rail and inland waterways;
- improving technologies and strategic instruments for transport operators and logistics service providers, enabling them to develop and implement more efficient transport solutions (including special ICT tools);
- supporting the launch of economically viable multimodal services connecting, in particular, the North Adriatic Ports (NAPA) with regions of Central Europe;
- preparing prerequisites for infrastructure investments for new alternative multimodal platforms and services in the program area, and assessing the socio-economic and environmental impacts of such investments.
In particular, the project will contribute to preparing investments and defining common tools aimed at increasing the attractiveness of multimodal transport services and infrastructure connecting the regions covered by the partnership. The expected main result of the EMPIRIC project is the definition of framework conditions for the implementation of investments in services and infrastructure that allow for an increase in the competitiveness of multimodal transport.
More information: www.empiricproject.eu