Facilitate collaborative research between ATL members on transport and logistics in the circumpolar Arctic.
Establish research teams on specific topics related to Arctic transport and logistics and jointly apply for national and international research funding; assess all potential sources of funding for joint research.
Promote green logistics solutions as a way to minimize the environmental impacts of shipping and other Arctic commercial operations.
Facilitate the use of best available knowledge and up-to-date research results in the implementation of future Arctic projects.
Built-up close cooperation on Arctic logistics with business partners, public authorities, indigenous representatives and other key Arctic stakeholders.
Engage with international forums such as the Arctic Council’s Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) and Arctic Economic Council’s Working Group on Maritime Transportation.
Facilitate the use of case studies and scenario analysis to highlight logistical challenges in different part of the Arctic and possible logistical solutions.
Determine the demand for new educational programs with focus on Arctic logistics and transport infrastructure development. Promote the development of a joint master's degree program on Arctic transport and logistics with ATL members, as well as professional short courses for practitioners.
Provide opportunities for student exchange, practitioner mobility as well as faculty mobility among the ATL members, in order to strengthen knowledge exchange and research collaboration in the field of Arctic transport and logistics.
Dissemination of information through conferences and workshops, publications of research results.
