Promoting interregional logistics clustering in the ADRION Region

Within the framework of the Intercluster: Promoting Interregional Logistics Clustering in the ADRION Area project, CCS has conducted a series of consultative meetings with key partners in the logistics sector. The purpose of these meetings was to create a shared vision, clarify objectives and strategic principles, and foster cross-border cooperation among various stakeholders.

Partners and stakeholders

The meetings involved both public and private actors, who are expected to play a crucial role in the development of the project and in achieving its outcomes:

• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana – representing businesses and promoting cooperation with logistics companies.
• Institute of Logistics – providing academic expertise and technical knowledge in supply chain management.
• Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport – coordinating policies and transport infrastructure.
• Ministry of Agriculture – integrating logistics into the agri-food sector.
• Private logistics companies such as Dimant Logistics – contributing business practices and innovation on the ground.

Partners are expected to actively support innovation and technology transfer, implement green and sustainable practices, promote SME internationalization, share knowledge and data, and organize events, training, and networking opportunities. They will also contribute in digital platforms and applications, including the e-Networking & Business Support Platform, and two smart apps: “Warehouses & Logistic Centers” (matching supply and demand) and “Optimal Route Planner” (route optimization for SMEs).

Project significance

The project is particularly important given the current state of logistics infrastructure in the region. The consultative meetings conducted under Intercluster serve as a strategic foundation for the initiative’s success. They create a network of cooperation, align best practices, and strengthen local capacities, contributing not only to logistics development but also to the geopolitical, economic, and cultural progress of participating countries.

Core strategic principles

To achieve its goals, the project is based on several strategic principles:

1. Coordinated Investments – developing multimodal and smart transport and storage infrastructure.
2. Development of Last-Mile Connections – optimizing transport to efficiently reach the final consumer.
3. Low-Emission Logistics – reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability.
4. Cross-Sector Cooperation – integrating business, academia, public sector, and civil society for sustainable results.

Project objectives and impacts

The project aims to create a comprehensive and sustainable logistics ecosystem, strengthening SMEs, promoting digitalization, and improving international market access for companies in the ADRION region. Close collaboration between businesses, academia, and public institutions is expected to lay the foundations for a modern, competitive, and integrated logistics sector.

At the same time, the initiative will indirectly impact the region’s geopolitical, economic, and cultural development by increasing political stability, economic competitiveness, and professional and cultural exchange among participating countries. This combination of logistics strategy with broader regional goals makes Intercluster a key project for coordinated and long-term development in the ADRION area.