Digital platforms and user empowerment in EU private law. The liability regime applicable to digital platforms operating in the European transportation and logistics industry

Digital platforms have fundamentally transformed the logistics industry, driving efficiencies and innovation in supply chain operations while raising complex regulatory, economic, and environmental challenges. This research investigates the liabilities for digital platforms in logistics, focusing on the European Union's regulatory framework and strategic priorities. The study begins by analyzing how digital platforms operate in logistics, emphasizing their pivotal role in facilitating e-commerce, comparing the liability regimes of platforms such as Amazon and Alibaba, which offer comprehensive logistics solutions, with gig economy-driven services like Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Attention then shifts to the EU's legal framework governing these platforms. The project examines the interaction between general regulations, such as the E-Commerce Directive, the Digital Services Act, and the Digital Markets Act, alongside specific rules addressing logistics operations and the role of digital freight forwarders. Finally, the project also delves into the evolving data governance landscape and the role played by digital platforms in the digitization of transport documents, analising the impact of Data Act and eFTI Regulation.