ReMuNet proudly took part in the International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems (SMARTGREENS) 2025, held in Porto on 2–3 April. The conference brought together experts in energy engineering and digital innovation to explore advancements in smart infrastructure, sustainable computing, and energy-aware systems—making it a valuable platform for ReMuNet to share its research on resilient and sustainable transport solutions.
Within the Smart Infrastructures and Smart Buildings track, the ReMuNet team presented the position paper “Towards a Reference Model for Multimodal Transport Networks”, drawing from the project’s core findings in Deliverable 2.1. The paper—authored by Daniel Zöttl, Alexander Granig, Benjamin Schwendinger, and Sebastian Schlund—sparked meaningful dialogue among international experts committed to transforming transport systems for the better.
This discussion underscored the relevance of ReMuNet’s work in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing Multimodal Transport Networks (MTNs) today. Multimodal Transport Networks (MTNs) are essential to Europe’s economy, connecting road, rail, and waterway systems to support the movement of goods and people. However, fragmented regulations, inconsistent infrastructure, and limited funding often hinder efficiency and resilience. ReMuNet’s reference model addresses these challenges by offering a structured, data-driven framework that supports standardisation, enhances communication among stakeholders, and improves transport planning across Europe.
The model integrates key components of transport systems—including goods, nodes, routes, and disruptions such as strikes or weather events—and introduces a relational data approach for better mapping, simulation, and adaptation. By accounting for real-world disruptions and building in the flexibility needed for a rapidly changing climate and market, the reference model lays the groundwork for a more agile and robust European logistics network.
Participating in SMARTGREENS 2025 reflects ReMuNet’s ongoing commitment to engaging with the broader scientific and policy communities and ensuring that its research outcomes reach those who can apply them in practice. Events like these offer critical opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and collective progress toward sustainable and intelligent transport systems. As the project progresses, ReMuNet will continue to share its findings at major events and work closely with stakeholders across Europe to ensure its tools and insights contribute meaningfully to the future of transport.
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