Organised between 29-30 October in Budapest, Hungary, the Danube Ports Days 2024 was a valuable opportunity to discuss the future of sustainable port development. Hosted by the Danube Commission and supported by EU-funded projects such as MultiRELOAD, the Green Inland Ports Study, SYNERGETICS and the Danube Ports Network, the event brought policymakers, industry leaders and […]
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Shipit Multimodal Logistics is a Belgian company specialising in inland shipping, multimodal transport, storage, transhipment and urban logistics, with terminals in Brussels and Wielsbeke. Since 2019, Shipit has developed the Brussels Construction Consolidation Centre (BCCC), which now has two locations in Brussels. Deliveries of building materials are bundled at these locations. Building materials will be […]
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The MAGPIE Port-Citizen workshop took place on 17 September and gathered key stakeholders from the inland port community. During the workshop, the Green Inland Ports study team presented key findings and results of the study, focusing specifically on the environmental impacts of inland ports and practical tools which can support ports to reduce emissions and […]
The A-Swarm project in Berlin aims to utilise the dense waterway network in and around Berlin for urban logistics in the German capital. For this reason, the concept of an autonomous ship is being developed as part of our project. This concept includes smaller ship units, which can be linked to form larger convoys. Within […]
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In Stockholm, the management of public transport falls under the jurisdiction of the Stockholm Region, overseeing various aspects of regional governance, including healthcare and transportation. Under this umbrella, several brands are associated with various modes of public transportation ensuring seamless operation of a comprehensive transit network in the Stockholm region. Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL) operates key […]
On the 23rd of May 2024, the Green Inland Ports study team organised an online workshop. The primary aims were to engage with stakeholders, present the results of our research and gather feedback for our activities within the study. Take a look at the key takeaways from the workshop below. Task 1 – Environmental Impacts […]
On the 20th of May, Saša Jovanović (Senior port expert, iC consulenten ZT GesmbH / Pro Danube) from the Green Inland Ports study team presented our project at the Port Governance Agency’s ninth annual consultation in Serbia, Belgrade. Organised by the Port Governance Agency in Serbia, the conference brought over 100 participants together, including representatives […]
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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