The MoU was signed in Brussels during the EU Open Source Week 2026, represented by OLF CEO Andreas Nettsträter and TIC4.0 President & Chairman Boris Wenzel. It marks an important step in connecting open source logistics initiatives with international standardisation efforts in port and terminal operations. Through this MoU, the OLF and TIC4.0 commit to closer cooperation around open standards and interoperable digital solutions.
TIC4.0 is an international, non-profit industry association focused on digital standardisation for the port cargo handling industry. It brings together terminal operators, equipment manufacturers and software technology providers to define common data models, shared language and interoperable digital standards so that systems across port cargo handling can communicate efficiently and consistently. The goal is to accelerate the digital transformation of port-logistics, including harmonised processes, automation of operations, integration of green technologies, and digital twins for terminal operations.
The initiative currently has over 60 members and is endorsed by FEPORT (Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals) and PEMA (Port Equipment Manufacturers Association).
The collaboration with TIC4.0 also reflects the broader role of network partners within the Open Logistics Foundation ecosystem. Network partners contribute regional, global and thematic expertise, helping open logistics solutions travel across borders, sectors and communities. By working together rather than in silos, these partnerships accelerate learning, innovation and adoption.
For more information about Terminal Industry Committee 4.0, visit https://tic40.org/.
