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<title><![CDATA[EUROPA - Research and Innovation: What's New in Transport - Intermodality]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - LOGINN 1st International Workshop on Innovation in Logistics  - 5 June 2013, Munich, Germany ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The logistics innovation workshop will examine which are the real obstacles for investment and innovation for shippers and other players in the SC and how social media can lower those barriers. In particular, this event will address the role and impact on logistics innovation of social media and open innovation approaches.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - European Conference on ICT for Transport Logistics - 23-25 October 2013, Zaragoza, Spain ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The ECITL (European Conference on ICT for Transport Logistics) is an established and well-known international conference where experts, practitioners and researchers in the field of Transport Logistics, Supply Chain Management and ICT meet. This years&#8217; conference focus on &#8220;Logistics Research: IT Solutions and Innovations Facilitating Cooperation&#8221;. The conference consists by a scientific day and two industry day where new and innovative topics will be presented and discussed. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Success Stories - Containers get a redesign to pack more in: Tellibox]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[<img hspace=5 vspace=5 border=1 align="left" width="100px"  src="http://ec.europa.eu:80/research/star/images/ss/tellibox.jpg" />Used all over the world to ship goods stamped with "Made in &#133;", containers are at the very heart of global trade. They have been around since the 1950s and have literally revolutionised the way we manufacture, trade and consume goods. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events -  Global challenges in PPP : cross-sectoral and cross-disciplinary solutions ? - 6-7 November 2013 ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[This conference is organised by the Dpt of Transport and Regional Economics, the Research Unit on Public Administration &amp; Management (Department of Political Science), the Law Faculty of the University of Antwerp, the Antwerp Management School, COST-Action TU1001 &#8216;PPP in Transport: Trends and Theory'.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - A European Research Strategy on Intermodal Transport - 17-18 April 2013, Las Palmas (Spain) ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The objective of the conference is to contribute to the optimization of research and innovation transport policies by defining a targeted research strategy for intermodality to be implemented in the new programming period 2014-2020.
To this end, the conference devotes special attention to the role of clusters as driver of innovation activities and to the integration of transport into Smart Specialization Strategies of European regions.
The event has been organised in the framework of the Regions of  Knowledge FP7 project INTRAREGIO (&#8220;Towards an Intermodal Transport  Network through innovative research-driven clusters in Regions of  organised and competitive knowledge&#8221;).
An exhibition space will be also set up for transport and logistics clusters to present their activities and projects. A total of 20 stands will be made available for free and assigned on a first come first served basis upon registration at conference@intraregio.eu]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - FEHRL Infrastructure Research Meeting 2013 (FIRM13)  - 4-6 June 2013, Brussels ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[With the theme of "Advanced and Innovative Construction and  Maintenance", FIRM13 will feature sessions on infrastructure innovation,  implementation and maintenance, including adaptation to climate change,  knowledge transfer and asset management. The programme will also  include sessions with innovation funding agencies and others, as well as  a workshop on barriers to market uptake.
This key event, which is free of charge and in English, will gather more than 250 transport infrastructure innovation and research experts, including European and national policy makers, leading industry, standardisation agencies, SME's and the media. 
Contact Isabelle Lucchini, Events Officer, at isabelle.lucchini@fehrl.org with any questions about FIRM13 and we look forward to seeing you there!]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - Annual Transport NCPs Meeting - 28 November 2012, Brussels - European Commission premises, CDMA building, room SDR2 ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[This meeting is only open to National Contact Points for transport research!
 
In accordance with the Guiding Principles for National Contact Points and complementary to the support function of the ETNA project, the Annual Transport NCPs Meeting will provide detailed information on the open calls and recent developments in the European Transport Policies, relevant for the NCPs. The agenda will be provided in the following weeks. -]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - Transport and ageing research summit - 14 November 2012, Committee of the Regions – Rue Belliard 101 – Brussels ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The conference will bring together members of the European Parliament, representatives of governmental organisations from 20 member states, researchers from European, Australian and Japanese universities, representatives of European institutions and business organisations as well as NGOs.Under the patronage of Dr. Dieter-L. Koch (Member of the European Parliament) and hosted by the Committee of the Regions the conference will provide a forum for constructive exchange on the following topics:- The political challenge and opportunities of an ageing European society- State of the art and analyses in EU27 and international sectors- Preparatory steps for the development of an action plan, including guidelines and recommendations for specific research topics and future transport strategies]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - 5th European Conference on ICT for Transport Logistics  - 7-9 November 2012, Gothenburg, Sweden ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[This year&#8217;s conference will focus on &#8220;Smart Freight to enable sustainable logistics solutions&#8221; and will highlight innovations and applications in this area. The conference aims to close the gap between research and innovation and the logistics industry, moving research results into real world innovation and driving the competitiveness of European companies in the transport logistics sector. This year&#8217;s ECITL features an academic session on Wednesday and a two-day industrial session on Thursday and Friday.Research and Industry alike are invited to propose interesting contributions to this year&#8217;s ECITL line-up.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - Launch of the European Transport Research Alliance  - 20 September 2012, Brussels ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The DETRA project examined the current status and structure of transport research in Europe, resulting now in the launch of the Surface Transport ERA. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - Viajeo Final Workshop: Beijing and Shanghai Demo Site Results - 7-10 September 2012, Beijing and Shanghai, China ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Viajeo project is a three year project, aiming at the development, implementation and demonstration of an open platform for traffic data collection and traveller information services. These workshops (on 7 September in Beijing and on 10 September in Shanghai) are aimed at presenting the technical achievements of the activities of the Viajeo project in Beijing and Shanghai; and discussing the exploitation of the Viajeo results. Furthermore participants will have the opportunity to experience live demonstrations and technical visits. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - Technology Roadmap for Small Aircraft Transport Mode - 20 July 2012, Brussels, Belgium ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Inter-regional mobility using small aircraft could offer socio economic benefits and time saving for businesses. This research project explored how small aircraft operations can become part of the air transport system, studying - among other things - technological requirements and safety aspects.During the workshop, a Technology Roadmap to implement the Common Vision for Small Aircraft Transport (SAT) in practice will be discussed.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - Research PPPs Infodays 2012 - 9-10 July 2012, Brussels, Belgium ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[For the last PPP calls in FP7, Joint Information Days will be organised on 9 and 10 July in Brussels. More than 800 participants coming from the EU and beyond are expected.Commission representatives and industrial partners will present the PPPs progress and success stories, and discuss about future opportunities and challenges.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - TIGER  final event - 27 September 2012, Brussels, Belgium ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[TIGER researchers studied ways to reduce congestion of EU ports and roads, improving intermodality, increasing rail freight&#8217;s market share and improving the rail network's productivity. Four demonstrators were set up to support the development of intermodality in Europe, looking for the right balance between geographical locations, existing infrastructures, local characteristics, natural barriers, hinterland penetration and environmental protection]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - ITS World Congress - 22-26 October 2012, Vienna, Austria ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[From 22 to 26 October 2012, ERTICO - ITS EUROPE, in close co-operation with its counterpart regional organisations and the Host organisation, is organising the 19th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems and Services (ITS) in Vienna, Austria.
The energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly transport policy using intelligent systems and services has continually proved to be of great importance in Europe and worldwide. Within the theme 'Smarter on the way', the Vienna ITS World Congress is going to deal with innovative systems for the improvement of mobility.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - SAVE ME Project - 2nd International Workshop on Transport Safety and Security - 27 June 2012, Gateshead Quayside, United Kingdom ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[SAVE ME aims to develop a system that detects disaster events in public transport terminals/vehicles and critical infrastructures (i.e. tunnels and bridges) and supports quick and optimal mass evacuation guidance, to save lives, giving particular emphasis to the most vulnerable travellers.This workshop is intended to disseminate the key findings from the EU FP7 SAVE ME project and provide an open environment for a wider discussion about the major safety and security issues facing transportation today.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - EWENT DISSEMINATION SEMINAR - 29-30 May 2012, Geneva, Switzerland ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The EWENT project dealt with extreme Weather impacts on European networks of transport. At this final conference the EWENT researchers and researchers of related projects will present their findings on:1. What are the extreme weather phenomena that are most harmful to transport system and what and where are the biggest impacts?2. How these phenomena are going to change in pace with expected climate change?3. What are the total costs induced to transport system by extreme weather?4. What European parts &#8211; geographically, mode-wise &#8211; are most vulnerable to extreme weather?5. How can we prepare ourselves, what are the means and the tools?]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - ERANET TRANSPORT II (ENT II) end Conference - 17 April 2012, Brussels, Belgium ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The ERANET Transport brought together several EU Member States, to coordinate their transport research programmes. The final conference presents the steps and results in building a European Research Area (ERA) for transport (ENT II) and an outlook towards the next step in ERA-NET TRANSPORT (ENT III) focusing on the thematic perspectives of future flagship topics in ENT III.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - Transport Research Information Days - 18-19 July 2012, Brussels, Charlemagne building ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The transport theme under the EU&#8217;s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) welcomes excellent research proposals looking for innovative solutions to today&#8217;s transport-related societal challenges.
Are you from an SME, company, research institution or university and interested in learning more about how to participate in the transport theme under the EU&#8217;s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7)? Meet us and potential partners at the &#8216;infodays&#8217; and find out all about the Work Programme 2013.
The aim of the two-day event is to inform potential researchers about FP7 and the new Transport Calls for Proposals under the &#8216;Co-operation&#8217; Programme. Details will also be given on the main legal and procedural conditions and we will respond to your questions. Participants will also have the chance to network with potential project partners.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - eFreight 2012 Conference - 9-10 May 2012, Delft, the Netherlands ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[e-Freight denotes the vision for a paper-free, electronic flow of information associating the physical flow of goods with a paperless trail built by Information and Communication Technologies. It includes the ability to track and trace freight along its journey, across transport modes, and to automate the exchange of cargo-related data for regulatory or commercial purposes.
The 2012 e-Freight conference will be organised by EC funded projects, all studying and creating solutions for the e-Freight areas of information exchange in planning, monitoring, invoicing, compliance and reporting for secure mulitmodal freight transport. These projects will also present themselves and their results at the conference.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - WEATHER FINAL CONFERENCE - 23 April 2012, Athens ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The final conference of the WEATHER project will present the new developments concerning the assessment of costs and impacts of extreme weather to the transport sector and by proposing efficient adaptation strategies to cope with these impacts. This conference will present the condensed project findings to practitioners and academics in FP7 partner countries and invite them to share their experiences with the WEATHER team.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Events - Isogeometric Analysis and Applications and final consortium meeting of EXCITING - 12-16 March 2012, Linz, Austria ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A five-day workshop on simulation tools for fluid flows using Isometric Analysis (includes a review of the EXCITING project which considers applications in the maritime, rail and road sectors). Topics will cover:- Numerical simulation using Isogeometric Analysis,- Spline spaces providing local adaptivity- Fast Solvers for IGA schemes- Numerical Analysis of the IGA approach- Design optimization- Applications such as Fluid/Structure interaction- Geometric Modelling for Isogeometric Analysis]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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