Floating solar, smart LED, integrated renewables-based systems, sustainable sedimentation and various other energy-efficient low carbon solutions implemented in EU port infrastructure and management practices will be presented at the free conference “DUAL Ports: sign of the times…” taking place in Brussels on 16th June.
COME, COLLABORATE, NETWORK, SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE and, if you are a company, inform the participating ports about your smart technologies.
The Dual Port project has been a major success and we have by far proved that ports play a vital role in the green transition. The project turned out to be a frontrunner in creating green and climate friendly solutions in ports around EU.
Jan Allaert, Project Lead
VENUE
The event will take place at the Representation of Lower Saxony to the European Union (Rue Montoyer 61, 1000 Brussels). To reach it from Brussels Midi take the Metro line 2 or 6 in the direction of “Elisabeth” and travel five stations to “Trône/Troon”. Get off there and follow the signs to “Montoyer”. Walk for 2-3 minutes as far as number 61.
Sign up for the conference here
Back for its 4th edition, European Environmental Ports Conference 2021 will be taking place on the 16th & 17th June in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The event will bring together senior representatives from the global port community and shipping companies, as well as environmental policy-makers, academic experts, consultants, and technology providers, to tackle the most pressing topics of the maritime industry.
European Environmental Ports Conference 2021 will provide informative presentations on the very latest challenges, solutions and developments in reducing emissions, pollution and energy consumption, as well as discussing the possibilities of industrial collaboration and a more sustainable future
Given the increasing focus on environmental regulations from the IMO and policy makers in the maritime sector, there is a growing responsibility and requirement of ports to reduce their environmental impact; now is a crucial time to share best practices and explore new technologies and methodologies in order to advance daily operations of a port with minimal ecological consequences.
GEMBA Consulting will organize a hybrid partnership meeting with the possibility to meet in Hørsholm, Copenhagen. More information will follow.
Inland ports play an increasingly important role in the greening of Europe’s transport system. The envisioned modal shift from transport by road to waterways and railways in the coming years provides a valuable opportunity for the development of inland ports as circular green energy hubs. This webinar, organized by the Dutch provinces of Overijssel and Northern Netherlands, will highlight the important contribution of Small and Medium inland ports in the transition to a sustainable and circular mobility sector. Enhancing circularity will be beneficial for the people, business, and regions and cities. In particular circular initiatives combined with sustainable transport modes will contribute to economic benefits, climate neutrality, and will harness the potential of innovation. Combining the topics of circularity and transport is an unique opportunity to contribute to reaching objectives of the European Green Deal. Get inspired by the examples of circular frontrunners Port of Zwolle, Port of Oostende and Port of Hvide Sande and learn about the opportunities for SME’s!
WHEN: 26 MARCH, 9.30 – 11.00 | WHERE: ONLINE
PROGRAMME*
9.30: Opening by Bert Boerman, regional Minister of Transport of Overijssel
9.35: MEP Caroline Nagtegaal, Tran committee Vice-coordinator, Renew Europe
9.45: Presentation by Janneke van Veen, DG RTD, European Commission
9.55: Presentation by Turi Fiorito, Secretary-General European federation of Inland Ports
10.05: Showcase Port of Zwolle by Jeroen van den Ende, Managing Director Port of Zwolle
10.15: Showcase Port of Hvide Sande, Jens Henrik Møller, Partner at GEMBA Seafood Consulting
10.25: Showcase Port of Oostende, Wim Stubbe, Business Development Manager Port of Oostende
10.35: Reflection by MEP Soren Gade, TRAN committee, Renew Europe
10.45: Q&A with the audience
10.55: Closing remarks by Henk Brink, regional Minister of economy of Drenthe
*Moderation by Alex van Oost, Director of the Northern Innovation lab Circular Economy
In week 45 of November 2021, we will meet in Glasgow, Scotland for a Green Energy and Ports Workshop in relation to the 26th UN Climate Cnage Conference of the Parties (COP26) that will take place in Glasgow on 1.-12-. November 2021.
The programme and details will follow.
The exact dates are preliminary and considering the covid-situation we will reserve the right to make any changes in order to host a safe event for everyone.
DUAL Ports will host a Progress meeting in Copenhagen on October 5. 2021.
The Progress meeting will be an exclusive event for DUAL Ports partners.
Following the Progress meeting, we have arranged a tour to the Port of Vordingborg which has worked the the SOIL project. With the knowledge attained about using recycled products such as contaminated soil, the port will double its port area during the next year.
Network with partners from other Interreg-projects
This time we have co-arranged our meeting with the NON-Stop project and North Sea Connect project. The purpose of this decision is that our projects has several similarities. Some of them being that a number of DUAL Ports partners are involved in more than one of these projects, and there is a great opportunity for network and knowledge sharing between ports, companies and organizations that are all seeking the same purpose; innovative and sustainable future in transport.
On our tour to the Port of Vordingborg, partners from the two other projects are invited to participate.
We encourage partnes to participate in the other project’s activities.
DUAL Ports partners are invited to:
- NON-STOP’s tour to the Port of Elsingor and visit the FourSeas electric ferries on October 5th before the DUAL Ports Progress meeting
- North Sea Connect’s work shop on Strategies for building a sustainable future for ports an logistics corridors. Please see the invitation and draft agenda for their workshop attached.
Considering the covid-situation we will reserve the right to make any changes in order to host a safe event for everyone.
In April 2022, we will meet in Hvide Sande, Denmark for a Heat and Port Workshop and Partnership meeting.
The programme and details will follow.
The exact dates are preliminary and considering the covid-situation we will reserve the right to make any changes in order to host a safe event for everyone.
In February 2022, we will meet at Uppsala University in Sweden for a Wave Workshop and Partnership meeting.
The programme and details will follow.
The exact dates are preliminary and considering the covid-situation we will reserve the right to make any changes in order to host a safe event for everyone.
The focus of this event is the topic of sustainability in ports and the innovations required for this. Sustainability strategies of ports in the Lower Saxony, Bremen and North Holland and various best practice examples will be presented.
The event is organized as part of the Competence Center GreenShipping Lower Saxony project by MCN e.V. and MARIKO GmbH and GreenShipping Niedersachsen.
Registration for participation is free but limited. You can register for the event here: https://greenshipping-niedersachsen.de/News-Events/Veranstaltungen/GreenPorts-Nachhaltigkeit-in-unseren-Hafen
DUAL Ports will join the North Sea Conference, which will be held online this year. The conference is scheduled for the 10th of November 2020.
The North Sea Conference is hosted by the North Sea Commission and the North Sea Programme. The event will replace the Conference which was originally planned to take place in Rotterdam.
We are pleased to announce that the North Sea Conference 2020 hosted by the North Sea Commission and the North Sea Region Programme will take place online on 10 November. The event will replace the Conference which was originally planned to take place in Rotterdam in June.
In what has turned out to be quite a disrupted year, the event will provide an important opportunity for stakeholders to get up to speed with the latest developments including:
- The key outcomes of the public consultation and where the North Sea Programme 2021-2027 is heading: A follow-up consultation with the programmes main stakeholders will take place during the event based upon the findings of the public consultation. Depending on the timing participants may also have a chance to reflect on a first version of the operational programme.
- The North Sea Commission’s North Sea Region 2030 Strategy: The new strategy will be adopted by the North Sea Commission’s Annual Business Meeting on the 6 November and will replace the current one which stretches to the year 2020. The conference will provide the perfect opportunity for participants to learn more about the upcoming focus areas and top priorities outlined in the strategy.
The event will last approximately three hours.
The North Sea Programme will update its website regularly with new information: https://northsearegion.eu/about-the-programme/programme-news/save-the-date-online-north-sea-conference-2020/
