Single wagonload transport offers a close-knit, green transport network that ensures the resilient and sustainable transport of goods by rail. Despite existing capacity bottlenecks on the roads, forecasts nevertheless predict increasing numbers of road freight transport. Targeted support measures are therefore necessary to increase the attractiveness of single wagonload transport. How this can be achieved is described in a new study (in German).

Visiting Fellow Ransom Ngenge discusses the potential benefits of data embassies within the context of Germany’s digital economy. On the one hand, accepting to host data embassies of other countries on its national territory can bring various benefits to Germany. On the other hand, Germany can exploit the opportunity to open data embassies overseas that will strengthen its data security and solidify its status as a pioneer in data protection and digital diplomacy. The recording of the PizzaSeminar is now available.

Blockchain technology and the cryptocurrencies based on it offer significant innovation potential for business and society. However, cryptocurrencies have at the same time become the primary payment method for certain criminal activities. In a study for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, Johannes Rieckmann and Tim Stuchtey provide an overview of the illegal uses of cryptocurrencies and formulate policy recommendations to limit their misuse.