Research/Innovation
A category of news covering the use of research and innovation by ports and the port community. This includes research into new technology to improve performance in port activities. It is prominent in the sector of technology to address environmental issues.
WPCAP’s Power2ship working group presents an interactive tool to learn about dock electrification projects around the world
The Power2ship working group of the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP), led by the Port of Barcelona, has created an interactive tool, through Google...
WPCAP ports take new series of climate change actions
“A force for good, paving the way for building sustainable port operations”. Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, used a concise...
Electric, connected and autonomous vehicles in ports
Gothenburg, Sweden (PortSEurope) February 8, 2021 – “Complete driving automation” (Level 5), in which the vehicle performs all driving tasks itself,...
AdSP MAM (Bari) submits two projects to the HORIZON 2020 framework program
Bari, Italy (PortSEurope) February 5, 2021 – Autorita’ di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Meridionale (AdSP MAM – Southern Adriatic Sea Port...
Port of Algeciras awards PROAS development contract
Algeciras, February 2021. Port of Algeciras Authority (APBA) has awarded the €1.7 million ($2 million) development contract of its Port Risk Optimized...
La Spezia Container Terminal and ARMS srl test automation for refrigerated containers
La Spezia, Italy (PortSEurope) January 26, 2021 – LSCT (La Spezia Container Terminal) and ARMS srl have carried out a test on an automated system to...
Alicante PortLab, an open innovation laboratory in collaboration with the port-logistics cluster
Within the framework of its commitment to promote the competitiveness, attractiveness and sustainability of the province of Alicante, the Port Authority...
Kalmar and Nokia extend partnership in terminal automation
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Nokia, today announced that they will expand their ongoing collaboration to provide new solutions for ports and intermodal...
Ashdod Port announces winning start-ups in first ever collaboration program in Israeli ports
Ashdod, Israel, (PortSEurope) January 7, 2021 – Ashdod Port Company has selected the winners of a tender for cyber defense systems and additional...
In March, Baleària will take delivery of the world’s first fast ferry powered by natural gas
Baleària plans to incorporate an internationally innovative ship in March 2021: the world’s first fast ferry for passengers and cargo powered by natural...
Bilbao port presents e-puertobilbao platform
Bilbao, Spain (PortSEurope) December 18, 2020 – The Asociación de Cargadores de España (ACE) held an online seminar entitled...
The circular economy is proposed as the best short-term solution to boost the sustainability of European ports
The LOOP-Ports circular economy project, coordinated by Fundación Valenciaport and co-financed by EIT Climate-KIC, held its final conference yesterday in...
SEAPort Solutions will carry out the first implementation of a PortCDM system in Latin America
The Spanish start-up SEAPort Solutions has signed an collaboration agreement with the Valenciaport Foundation to provide technical assistance in the...
Alicante Port to help companies create synergies and advance their innovation strategies
Alicante, Spain (PortSEurope) December 1, 2020 – The Alicante Port Authority and the Digital District share an interest in helping Alicante companies...
LOOP-Ports circular economy project to report results
The LOOP-Ports circular economy project, coordinated by Fundación Valenciaport and co-financed by EIT Climate-KIC, will celebrate its final conference, in an...
Puertos del Estado joins in a MARSEC 20 cybersecurity exercise in the maritime-port environment
News Release – Puertos del Estado – November 27, 2020 Puertos del Estado, together with the National Cryptological Center, the Joint Cyber...
The “Book a Slot” project wins the first prize at the Valenciaport Hackathon
The second prizes went to the “AlRates Technologies” and “ChainGO Freight” solutions – November 30, 2020 This international event...