The second partner meeting was held online on 18th June 2020. The meeting was attended by all the partners. During the meeting all issues related to the management, finance, project tasks and the possibility of extending the duration of the project due to COVID-19 virus were discussed.
Interreg project E-CHAIN (Enhanced Connectivity and Data Harmonization for the Adriatic Intermodal Network), will be implemented by 10 project partners from Italy and Croatia. The lead partner of the project is Municipality of Ancona, and the other partners are Amatori Interestate S.R.L., Brusutti S.R.L., G.M.T. S.P.A., University of Trieste, University of Rijeka, Prosoft d.o.o., Jadrolinija, City of Split and Rathmann d.o.o.
E-CHAIN main objective is to enhance connectivity and harmonization of data for the Adriatic Intermodal Network, through the realization of a modular integrated software (E-CHAIN platform) for the management of intermodal transport services in port areas for passenger transport. To enhance the current situation, E-CHAIN will focus on providing new services such as an improved Port multimodal infomobility system for the passengers, a ticketing system integrated with other transport modes, an advanced touristic co-marketing tool for the operators. These services will be designed and deployed in the selected pilot sites (Ancona, Split and Venice).
Duration of the project is 30 months; from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021. The total budget approved for the project amounts to 2,307,748.45 EUR. The project is co-financed by the Interreg program V-A Italy Croatia 2014-2020.