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John von Stamm, Lars Klapper, Janis Simons, Ketki Kulkarni, Anastasia Mousiadou, Maria Kontogianni

• The first work package of ReMuNet establishes the theoretical foundation for the project by investigating the impact of disruptive events on transport chains and analysing mitigation options. It lays the foundation for common standards to describe sustainable European multimodal transport networks for all stakeholders and presents a requirements-based reference for the technical development of the digital solution components, such as the collaborative platform and the routing algorithm. As integral part of the first work package Task 1.1 aims to develop an in-depth understanding of the relevant stakeholders within the multimodal transport ecosystem. It is led by FIR Institute for Industrial Management at RWTH-Aachen in collaboration with Humlog Institute at Hanken School of Economics, MANSIO GmbH, Fraunhofer Austria, Hafen Wien GmbH, White Research SRL, UIRR s.c.r.l., Vediafi Oy, Danish Red Cross, and ETP-ALICE. The research undertaken in this task uncovers the existing impediments that actors within multimodal transport encounter in the event of disruptions. Drawing from stakeholders’ experience with previous disruptions Deliverable 1.1 explores existing strategies and contingency plans and deduces specific stakeholder needs to increase preparedness for future events. Understanding the needs of multimodal transport stakeholders will help shape the outcome of the ReMuNet project by addressing technological requirements, business-related concerns, and regulatory constraints. In addition, the sustainability efforts of various stakeholders are highlighted and the potential for reducing emissions through the comprehensive use of digital tools is analysed. The findings outlined in Deliverable 1.1, "Needs analysis of relevant stakeholders for the European multimodal transport network," are crucial for the development of digital modules. Recognising and meeting the requirements of key stakeholder groups is fundamental to ensuring the ReMuNet solution is practical, sustainable, and widely accepted. The stakeholder analysis was conducted using desk research, surveys, and semi-structured interviews with experts to evaluate the value generated by key stakeholders, pinpoint challenges, and ascertain their roles within the multimodal ecosystem. In addition, collaborative digital and physical workshops have been organised involving industry experts and consortium partners. The workshops served as a platform for in-depth discussions, and offered the opportunity to challenge assumptions, and refine project details. The gathered insights include information from representatives involved in the immediate transport chain such as freight forwarders carriers, terminal operators, and other relevant entities. Additionally, adjacent stakeholder groups including government bodies, industry associations, and non-governmental organisations such as environmental groups, have been examined. Given ReMuNet's piloting focus on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) corridors North Sea-Baltic (CORR 2) and Rhine-Danube (CORR 9) within work package five, particular emphasis was placed on stakeholders operating in these geographical areas. Based on studies conducted on European intermodal freight transport a methodology has been developed to estimate the intermodal potential of TEN-T corridors. Supplemented with up-to-date corridor-specific data on freight volumes, modal splits, transport infrastructure etc. this methodology enables the estimation of freight volumes that could be transported intermodally, and consequently the potential for emission reduction.