The Green Inland Ports team presents key findings and results at the MAGPIE Port-Citizen workshop in Wesel, Germany

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 […]

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Research and development of autonomous Inland Waterway Transport in Berlin

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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Waterborne Urban Passenger Transport in Stockholm and the Introduction of new Technologies

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 […]

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Green Inland Ports workshop presents project results and gathers feedback from key stakeholders

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 […]

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Green Inland Ports presentation in Serbia showcases the study’s contributions to the green and digital transition

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 […]

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Register for the MAGPIE Port-Citizen and Green Inland Ports workshop

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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Transport by XPO – Seine in Paris

Inland waterway transport aids deliveries in Paris for Ikea and Franprix

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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Join the Green Inland Ports workshop on the 23 May!

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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First meeting on the Greening of Inland Ports

On 19 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. Green Inland Ports is a study commissioned by the European Commission focussing on the sustainable development of inland ports. The project is going to result in solutions for […]

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