Shift2Zero represented at the ALICE Brokerage Event 2026
On 30th January, the Shift2Zero project was introduced during the first IPIC 2026 webinar “Physical Internet in action for last-mile logistics”, organised by ALICE and bringing together researchers, practitioners and policy stakeholders to explore how Physical Internet (PI) principles can be applied to last-mile logistics.
The event highlighted EU-funded projects, including Shift2Zero, DISCO, and IKIGAI, which are putting PI concepts into practice. Shift2Zero complements this approach by focusing on right-sized, mission-driven electric light commercial vehicles (e-LCVs). The project develops modular vehicle concepts, holistic energy management, and optimised vehicle sizing, tested across multiple European pilots in Brussels, Oslo, Bologna, and Thessaloniki.
The webinar concluded with a discussion on next steps, including the upcoming IPIC 2026 conference in Bordeaux and continued knowledge exchange through ALICE’s Physical Internet community. Overall, the takeaway was clear: Physical Internet applications for last-mile logistics are no longer theoretical. Through coordinated action between cities, researchers, and industry, they are becoming practical, measurable, and scalable solutions for Europe’s urban freight challenges.
