INTERCLUSTER press release

October 16, 2025

The 2nd Project Steering Committee Meeting of the INTERCLUSTER project was successfully completed in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina organised the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the INTERCLUSTER project in Hotel Hills in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina on 16th and 17th October 2025. Project partners evaluated project progress and coordinated upcoming activities aligned with the project's mission to enhance competitiveness and sustainability through cross border cooperation.

The meeting started on 16th October with the participation of partners by visiting the new logistics centre of MILŠPED BH company aiming to support the identification of the current situation of the logistics sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The project meeting continued in hotel Hills and the main issues that were discussed were internal coordination and coordination of upcoming activities. 

During the second day, Prof Dimitros Vlachos from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki gave a presentation on the INTERCLUSTER project to all participants of the 3rd International Logistics Conference. The participation at the Conference offered to the project rich dissemination and networking opportunities, business connections and invaluable knowledge. 

June 19, 2025

Transnational Workshop of the INTERCLUSTER Project Successfully Held Online

On Wednesday, 19 June 2025, partners and stakeholders from across the Adriatic-Ionian region came together online for a Transnational Workshop organized within the framework of the INTERCLUSTER project, which is co-funded by the Interreg IPA ADRION 2021–2027 Programme and supported by various regional stakeholders.

The event, hosted by the Slovenian Logistic Association, provided a platform for cross-border dialogue on modernizing the logistics sector and laying the groundwork for a new Smart & Sustainable Macro-Regional Cluster.

The workshop began with a welcoming speech and agenda presentation by the Slovenian Logistics Association, followed by a round of self-introductions from all participants. A concise presentation of the INTERCLUSTER project was delivered by the Preveza Chamber, highlighting the project’s goals of fostering innovation, sustainability, and cross-sectoral collaboration in logistics.

One of the focal points of the event was the presentation by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, which introduced the Strategy for the Development and Modernization of the Logistics Sector in the Adrion Region. The presentation sparked a lively discussion, coordinated by the Slovenian Logistics Association, focusing on the differences in logistics challenges and needs between EU and non-EU countries in the region.

The concept of the under-establishment Adrion cross-sectoral macro-regional cluster in smart logistics, also presented by the Preveza Chamber, was discussed as a key step toward deeper regional cooperation. The workshop concluded with a summary of outcomes and next steps.

Stakeholders were also invited to express their interest in joining the project, with many acknowledging the importance of enhanced cooperation between research centres, public authorities, and private companies.

The INTERCLUSTER project aims to overcome the fragmented cluster landscape in the region by developing and testing innovative solutions that support:

• Green and digital transformation of logistics;

• Introduction of innovation and policy instruments to strengthen regional cooperation;

• Development of short and resilient supply chains.

The workshop marked an important milestone in advancing dialogue and cooperation toward a smarter, greener, and more connected logistics future for the Adrion region.

For more information about the INTERCLUSTER project, please contact:
info@slz.si or visit the ADRION programme website.

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24.4.2025

The 1st Project Steering Committee Meeting of the INTERCLUSTER project was successfully completed in Portorož, Slovenia, laying the groundwork for project implementation

Slovenian Logistic Association with the collaboration of Institute for Sustainable Development organized the 1st Steering Committee Meeting of INTERCLUSTER project in Grand Hotel Bernardin in Portoroz, Slovenia on 1 and 2 of April 2025. The Meeting brought together representatives from all project partners to evaluate project progress and coordinate upcoming activities aligned with the project;s mission to enhance competitiveness and sustainability through cross border cooperation.

On Tuesday April 1, the day started with a study visit to port of Koper to present best practice of maritime logistics in the Adriatic area. Then followed the project meeting where the main focus was internal coordination. Discussions focused on scheduling project’s current work plan, presenting the already finalized key deliverables and coordinating upcoming activities across work packages. Special atteniton was given to risk management, communication strategies and short-term financial an managerial planning. The day concluded with a strategic exchange with the European Logistics Association (ELA), where Marcus Mau, ELA President, joined for a discussion on potential collaboration and synergies.

On Thursday, April 2, partners had the chance to attend the International Logistic Congress where the project was presented and participants had the chance to come in touch with stakeholders from logistics, manufacturing, trade and providers of digitial and technological solutions.

As the Adrion region navigates economic and environmental transitions, the INTERCLUSTER project seeks to create a fertile ground for innovative and sustainable logistic sector. The meeting marks a key milestone in ensuring that such cooperation lead to tangible and scalable results.

The project INTERCLUSTER is co-funded by the IPA – ADRION 2021 – 2026 Programme.

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