The MAGPIE (the sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs) and Green Inland Ports (GRIP) projects are pleased to announce that registration is now open for a collaborative workshop, taking place 17-18 September. GRIP workshop: 18 September The Green Inland Ports Study identifies factors for sustainable development in inland ports and proposes solutions for […]
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As one of the major European metropolises, Paris has high logistical requirements. With 3,878 inhabitants per square kilometre, Paris is the most densely populated metropolis on the European mainland. This poses major challenges for road transport and restricts the reliability and flexibility of goods transport by road with an increase in e-commerce business. This is […]
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The Green Inland Ports workshop is pleased to invite you to an online workshop, taking place on the 23 May from 10am – 12pm CEST. The workshop will deep dive into the topics, such as digitalisation in inland ports, urban and short range IWT, environmental impact of ports and energy efficiency in port. We will […]
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In comparison to traditional lighting systems, LED lighting reduces energy consumption, decreases maintenance costs, and lasts longer. Smart lighting systems can also be used to prevent light emissions with the goal of limiting light to occasions when it is needed. Aim of the measure The aim of incorporating LED lighting in port operations is to […]
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Inland ports are an essential part of the EU’s transport network along the core Trans European Transport (TEN-T) network. They are key for EU’s international connectivity, economy and regions. Inland ports also have a crucial role in the European Green Deal (EGD) ambitions to reduce transport emissions with 90% by 2050 and to shift a […]
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ASFINAG (a publicly owned Austrian corporation which plans, finances, builds, maintains and collects tolls for the Austrian autobahns) is using Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) to make a positive impact on the environment. The construction of the A26 highway in Linz covers a distance of 4.7 km, including 4 km of tunnels. Two bridges are being […]
We are pleased to announce that the key takeaways from the Danube Ports Days are now available to download! The Danube Ports Days 2023 event, a collaborative effort by Pro Danube in partnership with the EU funded Green Inland Ports Study, MultiRELOAD and SYNERGETICS projects, and with support from the Danube Ports Network, was a […]
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The Danube Ports Days event, a collaborative effort by Pro Danube in partnership with the EU-funded Green Inland Ports Study, MultiRELOAD and SYNERGETICS projects, and with support from the Danube Ports Network, successfully concluded. This ground-breaking event served as the focal point for high-profile representatives from the European Parliament, European Commission, international river commissions, port […]
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On the 19th of October, the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) met for the first time with the Ecorys’ consortium for the study on Greening of Inland Ports. This article provides a summary of the key takeaways from the event. Introduction The event was moderated by Geert Smit from Ecorys. He welcomed all participants […]
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