Transport represents almost a quarter of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions and is the main cause of air pollution in cities. While this complex issue requires a wide range of measures, an increase in the efficiency of transport systems and their optimisation remains one of the single most important ways to reduce emissions. Most companies still rely heavily on road transportation, and modal shifts to rail and water have remained modest at best. This has so far been a missed opportunity as systematically combining multiple modes of transportation, like rail, ship, and truck not only enhances speed but can also significantly improve the environmental performance of freight transport. Technology is set to play [...]