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North Sea Freight Intelligent Transport Solutions (NS FRITS)

North Sea Freight Intelligent Transport Solutions - NS FRITS is set to dramatically improve accessibility for the road freight sector in the seven countries of the North Sea Region by improving safety as well as efficiency and reducing the risk of accidents and security threats for drivers of Heavy Goods Vehicles. 

NS FRITS devices. Photo courtesy of The first project of its kind, NS FRITS will provide live in-cab communications in a series of languages of drivers, transport managers and freight handlers.

 The system will help:

  • improve traffic flow within major transport corridors

  • address logistical problems around congestion and freight volumes

  • improve driver safety by highlighting poor weather conditions, road accidents, traffic disruption and local driving conditions

  • reduce carbon emissions by encouraging better driving and avoiding extensive engine idling times

  • reduce the risk of security threats, for example through providing information about crime hotspots, secure parking locations and local policing practices

NS FRITS is being developed by a group of private and public sector partners from across Europe including People United Against Crime, Avanti Communications, Volvo and the Dutch and Humberside Police. The Interreg IVB North Sea Region Programme is co-funding the €4.9m NS FRITS project; 50% of which is funded from the European Regional Development Fund.

You can find out more about the project by visiting: www.nsfrits.eu