Corridor singe window as an innovative instrument ensuring integrity of the entire supply chain of the transport corridor

Abstract

The East –West Transport Corridor (EWTC) in the Southern part of the Baltic Sea Region is an effective testing area for the development of new business models for collaborative logistics flows fulfilling customers’ needs and taking economic, social and environmental responsibility into account. Innovated ITS services are needed to support transportation activities along the corridor. This is especially important for the EWTC due to its physical nature, interchange points, multi-language and cross boarder interaction. Information on a constantly updated traffic situation and interchange status, tracking of goods, booking and confirmation services, intelligent truck parking and services opening faster border crossing routes would ensure more efficient transportation and handling thereof. One of the main EU eMAR project (the paper is based on its outcomes) findings is that the Corridor’s Single Window (CSW) model will enable: transferring all information via one standard communication channel without creating integration interfaces for each separate information system along the EWTC; enhancement of the end-to-end supply chain security by ensuring integrity of the entire supply chain and prompt risk assessment through CSW as data sharing instrument between the authorities and commercial stakeholders in the EWTC, as well as facilitation of integration of long distance and last mile transportation.