On 15 June 2026, partners involved in the Nordic Joint eFTI Gate initiative gathered for the Phase 1 desktop exercise, an important step in preparing future cross-border eFTI pilot activities under the eFTI4ALL project.
The workshop, organised by Trafikstyrelsen, brought together representatives of competent authorities, economic operators and technical experts to explore how eFTI could work in practice across different transport scenarios, systems and control situations. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants examined the exchange and use of electronic freight transport information in realistic operational environments.
Several use cases were analysed, including dangerous goods transport, trailer swap and cabotage, with particular attention given to how transport data is created, updated and accessed during roadside controls. Discussions also explored the practical needs of both enforcement authorities and transport operators, highlighting opportunities to simplify inspections while ensuring reliable access to information. A dedicated technical session focused on the potential integration of Peppol with eFTI, allowing participants to discuss future interoperability, expected benefits and the activities required to support upcoming pilot phases.
Among the key outcomes, cabotage emerged as one of the most relevant scenarios for further testing, particularly regarding transport history and drivers’ hours. Participants also agreed that eFTI data should be presented to control officers in a format that closely resembles today’s paper documents, making information easier to interpret during inspections. From the perspective of economic operators, the discussions highlighted the importance of demonstrating clear business benefits, especially for smaller companies, and ensuring that future eFTI solutions remain simple and intuitive for drivers and transport personnel. Additional pilot scenarios were proposed to test dynamic transport data, combined transport operations and the potential to reduce roadside control times. The workshop also marked the beginning of preparations for Pilot Phases 2 and 3, with participants discussing future test scenarios, roles and governance models. One of the topics under consideration is whether the next phase should be organised as a joint Nordic pilot or as coordinated national pilots supported by close cooperation and information sharing.
