With its new port expansion project, the Port of Valparaíso is tagreting the development of sustainable, participatory, and community-oriented infrastructure. The project was developed in response to projected port congestion in the region and is built…
Area of interest: Community building
Port of Zamboanga – Clean, Safe, and Smart Port
The Port of Zamboanga is dedicated to securing a sustainable future through its comprehensive approach to environmental protection, safety, and innovation. Securing the Future: Clean, Safe, and Smart Port of Zamboanga focuses on reducing the port’s…
Collaborative project – Arrival optimization through elimination of Sail Fast Then Wait
The Blue Visby Solution (“BVS”) represents a novel approach to the largest systemic carbon inefficiency in shipping, the operational practice of Sail Fast Then Wait (SFTW), which is responsible for about 20% of the carbon footprint…
Port of Ngqura – Port Sustainability Performance (PSP) Index Assessment Pilot
South Africa’s National Ports Authority partnered with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, South Africa) and the Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) to develop a novel Port Sustainability Performance (PSP) Index tailored to the…
Port of Barcelona – Positive Impact Port
Positive Impact Port was launched in 2015 after the Port of Barcelona realized that it could not fully answer a key stakeholder question: “How sustainable is the Port Community?”. While the Port Authority held some data,…
Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) – Building Beyond the Port, Investing in People
As a critical driver of Ghana’s maritime economy, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) recognises that its role transcends the efficient management of seaports. GPHA has always embraced a holistic approach to development—one that places…
Port of Nagoya – Revitalization of Nakagawa Canal
The Nakagawa Canal is an approximately 8-km-long canal that connects Nagoya Port with the Nagoya city center. After opening in 1932, it supported daily life and manufacturing as a logistics artery. With the decline of water…
Port of Cartagena – Celebrating 10 years of the Environment Chair APC – CMN
In 2015 the Port of Cartagena created the joint Inter-University Environment Chair of Port Authority of Cartagena and Campus Mare Nostrum (Environment Chair APC – CMN). In July of that year, a collaboration agreement was signed…
Mwani Qatar – Hamad Port Visitors Center: A Gateway to Sustainability and Community Engagement
Located at the heart of one of the Middle East’s most advanced ports, the Hamad Port Visitors Center is a pioneering initiative that combines education, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. This state-of-the-art facility showcases Qatar’s maritime…