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AEL represents the EU logistics value chain. With our unique membership of companies, including logistics providers, users and suppliers, AEL’s mission is to:  ​

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MISSION & VISION

POLICY OBJECTIVES​

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1.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS

Promote policies that recognise the need for flexibility and efficiency across all modes of transport and incentivise transport infrastructure development.

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2.

INTERNAL

MARKET

Prioritise the completion of the EU internal market for all logistics services, reinforcing a level playing field in Europe.

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3.

CUT

RED TAPE

Cut excessive red tape and ensure proper enforcement of legislation.

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4.

REMOVE BOTTLENECKS

Promote the development of logistics infrastructure and removal of bottlenecks.

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5. DECARBONISING EUROPE

Work towards an ambitious decarbonisation agenda.

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6.

TECHNOLOGY AGENDA

Develop a technology agenda to drive innovation and standards.

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7.

CYBER

SECURITY

Highlight the importance of interoperability and standards along with increased (cyber) security for efficient logistics services.

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8.

GLOBAL

TRADE

Ensure recognition of the role logistics plays in global trade.  

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9.

INDUSTRY

EFFICIENCY

Raise awareness of the importance of efficient global logistics value chains supported by global standards.

AWARENESS

Create awareness about the logistics industry and its contribution to Europe’s society and economy.

EU CENTRIC

Make logistics a central part of the EU’s agenda across all policies and sectors.

COLLABORATION

Provide a dialogue platform with policymakers in order to support an integrated approach to the EU political decision-making to drive innovation in logistics.

EU STRATEGY

Promote a long-term EU strategy for logistics around the following areas:

  1. internal market and trade,

  2. climate change

  3. decarbonisation, and innovation and digital.