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About Green Inland Ports

Inland ports are an essential part of the EU’s transport network. The Green Inland Ports study aims to support European inland ports to become zero-emission, sustainable hubs connecting Europe. Through this, inland ports can contribute to cutting road traffic in their neighbouring areas.

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Key results

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Task 1

Environmental Impacts and Energy Efficiency and Transition: activities, impacts and good practices

Task 2

Case studies on short-range waterway transport

Task 3

Digitalisation: Inventory of good practices at EU and international level

Task 4

Environmental Sustainable Management System (ESMS) tool

Information on the study

Inland ports have environmental impacts through vessels, port operations, port-city and seaport connection activities. This study explores barriers to sustainable inland port management and development. The study also identifies good practices that can support the ports to overcome these barriers (including potential digital solutions).

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Our results

Our good practices and results show how European inland ports are taking steps to become more sustainable.

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Upcoming events

Latest event

Inland Waterway Transport Week 2023

20-24 March 2023
Brussels, Belgium

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