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RTU involvement is significant for providing research-based conclusions that not only help address logistics challenges in Vidzeme, but also offer an internationally relevant perspective on the future of sustainable mobility.<\/em><\/p><\/div><div class='vc-content vc-paragraph' id=''><p>Aleksandrs Kot\u013cars, researcher at Riga Technical University (RTU), is conducting research within the <em>Trans4Eco<\/em> project to support the shift from traditional diesel-based logistics to green alternatives, such as electric vehicles, hydrogen and other low-emission solutions for the last mile. His work focuses on developing dynamic models that help logistics providers and businesses make informed decisions during this transition.<\/p>\n<p>Kot\u013cars explains that two complementary models are being elaborated. The first supports logistics providers in moving from diesel to alternative transport. The second serves as a decision-making tool to strengthen cooperation between businesses, enabling closer collaboration across the supply chain. <em>\u201cIt\u2019s not only about imagining future scenarios \u2014 it\u2019s about creating practical tools that help companies and municipalities make informed choices,\u201d<\/em> he notes.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='vc-iframe' id=''><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EYOP7SnvRVg?si=8bx2K-aaPsi1nDS4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='vc-heading' id=''><h2 id=\"crosssector-challenges\">Cross-sector challenges<\/h2><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='vc-content vc-paragraph' id=''><p>The research relies on extensive data collection and market analysis across Europe, including cooperation with global logistics providers active in the Baltic States.<\/p><\/div><div class='vc-highlighted-text' id=''><p>This approach makes it possible to build forecasts that reflect both industry patterns and consumer trends. <em>\u201cWe analyzed the European market to understand the current situation with diesel, electric vehicles, hydrogen and other fuels. This data-driven approach allows us to build realistic models for the sector,\u201d<\/em> Kot\u013cars adds.<\/p><\/div><div class='vc-content vc-paragraph' id=''><p>Yet several critical challenges persist. Infrastructure and investment gaps remain the most pressing, particularly in low-density rural areas. Fiscal impacts on municipalities dependent on fuel tax revenues and limited awareness among stakeholders and consumers are also major barriers.<\/p><\/div><div class='vc-highlighted-text' id=''><p><em>\u201cThis transition must be truly collaborative, involving governments, businesses, logistics providers and customers,\u201d<\/em> Kot\u013cars emphasizes.<\/p><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='vc-heading' id=''><h2 id=\"data-ai-and-the-road-ahead\">Data, AI and the road ahead<\/h2><\/div><div class='vc-content vc-paragraph' id=''><p>A central part of the research is showing how digitalization can transform logistics. Predictive and prescriptive analytics allow companies to plan procurement, manage supply chains and measure the sustainability impacts of new transport modes.<\/p><\/div><div class='vc-highlighted-text' id=''><p><em>\u201cTo assess CO\u2082 savings or other benefits, we need reliable data. It has to be collected, processed and accumulated across the supply chain,\u201d<\/em> he underlines.<\/p><\/div><div class='vc-content vc-paragraph' id=''><p>Looking ahead, Kot\u013cars highlights AI-based platforms as a significant trend: <em>\u201cWe are moving from the information era to the intelligence era. AI tools will help coordinate all stakeholders \u2014 shippers, transport companies, brokers and customers \u2014 within a single system.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/div><div class='vc-highlighted-text' id=''><p>At the same time, he stresses that personal relationships remain equally important: <em>\u201cEfficient supply chains are not built only on digital tools. Partnerships, trust and cooperation between parties are crucial.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/div><div class='vc-content vc-paragraph' id=''><p>Kot\u013cars also points to the growing importance of regional logistics hubs to avoid inefficiencies such as underutilized green vehicles producing more CO\u2082 than diesel. Moreover, changing consumer behavior \u2014 for example, the rise of vehicle leasing \u2014 requires adaptive logistics solutions.<\/p><\/div><div class='vc-highlighted-text' id=''><p><em>\u201cUniversities are not only observers. 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