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Hydrogen test bed for hydrogen-powered port logistics equipment

The CPL parties are cooperating nationwide to conduct research into how hydrogen can be used to supply power to port technology and port logistics. Source: HHLA An innovation cluster is being created to test hydrogen-powered port logistics equipment. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has established Clean Port & Logistics (CPL), an innovation cluster which aims to… Read more »

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REIF Transfer Conference & Shift to Regional Rail Award – presentations available!

The REIF Transfer Conference & Shift to Regional Rail Award was a success. Held digitally on March 9th, It was focused on the existing and future international policies and measures to accelerate the modal shift towards rail, and guided by top tier speakers. Download the speakers’ presentations Klaus Bongartz, Advisor, Thüringer Ministerium für Infrastruktur und… Read more »

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Discover the REIF transfer conference final agenda & the award winners!

With their strategies to foster Rail Transport, they are inspiration for other ports and regions at national and European level. Congratulations to the winners of the REIF Shift to Regional Rail Award: North Adriatic Sea Port Authority – Ports of Venice and Chioggia Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia Port of Hamburg Don’t miss the awarding ceremony… Read more »

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Mediterranean Ports’ competences and competitions

The Mediterranean is an especially appropriate area for transport trade. The main global maritime route crosses the Mediterranean Sea from Suez to Gibraltar; one of the centers of the global economy is situated on the Northern shore of the Mediterranean; and the EU is opening its doors to new members. Moreover, emergent economies are located… Read more »

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Connecting EU Insights, the 4-day virtual event dedicated to the shipping industry

CIRCLE: on October, 26th Connecting EU Insights, the 4-day virtual event dedicated to the shipping industry and its transition towards the Green New Deal, is off to start. Digitalisation, Evolutive Customs Corridors, integration of the Supply Chain, Smart Terminals, A.I., but also Arctic Route, Hydrogen e Wind Propulsion are among the main issues of the digital event organized by… Read more »

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A Questionnaire of ” autoMated vessels and supply chain Optimisation for sustainable short SEa Shipping (MOSES)” Project

MOSES at a Glance Ports play a decisive role in the EU’s external and internal trade, as about 74% of imports and exports and 37% of exchanges go through ports. Although ports and especially Deep Sea Shipping (DSS) ports are integral nodes within multimodal logistic flows, Short Sea Shipping (SSS) and inland waterways are not… Read more »

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Infrastructural enhancement and increase of land and port capacity to connect Mediterranean ports

Integration of logistic chains between ports, new services to support people and goods mobility and improvement of environmental performances.  BCLink European Project is developed by Ports of Barcelona and Civitavecchia for the establishment of the Euro-Mediterranean Corridor. Register here AGENDA –  Infrastructure upgrading in the Port of Civitavecchia: realized works and future developments Francesco Maria di Majo, President of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port… Read more »

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Rise of Asian Economic Powers: Europe needs a robust strategy towards Asia

1 According to The Guardian Report, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says end of US-led global system and Europe needs a robust strategy for Asia. The Asian century may have arrived marking the end of a US-led global system, the EU’s foreign affairs chief has said amid a growing discussion in Europe on how… Read more »

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Ports on the move to become Global Logistics Information Exchange Hubs

Ports are taking significant strides with digital transformation and are starting to declare themselves as “smart.” The result is impressive gains in operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. Smart ports have the opportunity to establish themselves as logistics information exchange hubs serving their regional transport ecosystem.  As ports digitalize their processes, they establish foundations… Read more »