INTERCLUSTER: Strengthening Cooperation and Digitalisationin the Logistics Sector across the ADRION Region

4^th Steering Committee meeting, Belgrade Demonstration Event and Open Day

Held in Belgrade, 8-9.09.2026.

4th Steering Committee Meeting and Demonstration Event of the INTERCLUSTER Project Successfully Held in Belgrade

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (CCIS) hosted a two-day international event within the INTERCLUSTER project, co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg IPA ADRION Programme. The event brought together project partners, representatives of the logistics sector and other relevant stakeholders to review the results achieved so far and present new digital tools aimed at improving transport and logistics in the Adriatic-Ionian region. The two-day event was preceded, on 7 September, by a meeting between the President of the Chamber of Preveza and the Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, focusing on strengthening cooperation between the two institutions and on issues of mutual interest in tourism, logistics and agri-food.

On the first day of the event, 8 September, the 4th Steering Committee meeting of the project was held. During the working sessions, the partners reviewed the activities implemented and results achieved to date, defined the next steps and agreed on the work plan for the final year of project implementation. The meeting also included discussions on communication activities, quality assurance and financial management.

The first day concluded with a study visit to the Intermodal Terminal of Nelt Co., where the project partners had the opportunity to learn more about the operations of one of Serbia’s significant logistics facilities. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia would like to thank Nelt for its hospitality and for the opportunity to learn more about the intermodal terminal and its role in logistics operations.

Focus on Digital Solutions and Connecting the Logistics Sector

A particularly important part of the two-day event was the demonstration session held on the second day, 9 September, at the premises of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia. The session focused on practical demonstrations of innovative digital solutions and platforms developed within the INTERCLUSTER project, as well as the presentation of the ADRION Logistics Cluster, established within the project with the aim of connecting relevant stakeholders and fostering cooperation in the logistics sector across the Adriatic-Ionian region.

• ADRION Logistics Cluster: Participants were introduced to the newly established ADRION Logistics Cluster, designed to connect organisations, companies, institutions and other relevant stakeholders from the logistics sector, foster cooperation, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience at the regional level. Interested organisations and companies are invited to join the cluster and contribute to strengthening cooperation in the logistics sector across the ADRION region.
• “Warehouses and Logistics Centres” Application: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), with the support of CCIS, presented an application for searching and mapping warehousing capacities and logistics centres. The application enables more efficient matching of supply and demand based on location, capacity and technical specifications.
• “Optimal Route Planner” Application: An advanced web-based tool for transport route optimisation was presented. The tool helps transport and logistics companies, as well as companies operating their own distribution, to plan the most efficient routes based on their available fleet, reducing delivery times and operational costs while contributing to lower emissions and environmental protection.
• Joint e-Networking Platform: The benefits and possibilities of the future platform were presented. The platform aims to connect stakeholders in the logistics sector, facilitate the exchange of information and experience, and provide easier access to specialised services across the ADRION region.

Following the discussion and Q&A session, participants highlighted the importance of the practical application of these tools for strengthening the competitiveness of the domestic and regional economies, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises that often lack the resources to develop or acquire such digital solutions and services independently.

In the afternoon, the programme continued with an open session dedicated to presenting the project as a whole, as well as discussing the current situation and future prospects of the logistics sector in the ADRION region.

The INTERCLUSTER project is co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg IPA ADRION Programme.