Portorož, Slovenia – April 4, 2025
The TRACE project was prominently featured at the 12th International Logistics Congress “Supply Chains in Science and Practice”, held in Portorož, Slovenia, from April 3–4, 2025. Hosted by a consortium of leading logistics institutions, the congress attracted over 400–500 logistics professionals from more than 20 countries, including logistics service providers, manufacturers, technology developers, academia, and policy-makers.
Representing the TRACE consortium, the University of Maribor presented the project’s vision and ongoing activities to an engaged audience. The focus was placed on horizontal collaboration among logistics operators and the integration of digital solutions to enhance supply chain resilience and efficiency—key pillars of the TRACE initiative.
As one of the largest events in the region focused on logistics innovation, the congress served as an ideal platform to discuss TRACE’s contributions to the evolving landscape of collaborative logistics. The University of Maribor shared insights from its research on collaboration practices in Slovenia, highlighting how the TRACE platform aims to bridge existing gaps and foster cross-company cooperation through a user-oriented digital interface.
TRACE’s participation aligned strongly with several of the congress’s key themes, including digitalization, automation, sustainability (ESG), and workforce integration. These topics were explored through best practice sessions, panel discussions, and live demonstrations—where TRACE garnered positive feedback from logistics professionals and decision-makers. Attendees expressed particular interest in TRACE’s potential to streamline inter-organizational logistics operations and support a greener, more connected supply chain.
This year’s congress also addressed critical trends shaping the industry, such as the digital twin, ESG compliance, and the integration of foreign workers into logistics processes. Within this forward-looking context, TRACE was recognized as a relevant and timely initiative, contributing to a shared vision of more sustainable and cooperative logistics in Europe and beyond.
“The congress provided an excellent opportunity to increase TRACE’s visibility and validate our approach with leading experts in the field,” said the University of Maribor representative. “We are encouraged by the interest shown in our platform and are looking forward to building new collaborations that will drive its development and adoption.”
TRACE continues to strengthen its impact across Europe, promoting interoperable logistics systems and fostering collaborative ecosystems that address modern challenges in supply chain management.
