In January 2005, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners took a bold step – they adopted the Green Port Policy, an aggressive, comprehensive and coordinated approach to reducing the negative impacts of Port operations. In…
Area of interest: Community building
Port of Long Beach – Celebrating Women in Trade
Each November, the Port of Long Beach works with high schools throughout the Long Beach Unified School District’s service area to invite young women high school students to its Celebrating Women in Trade event. At the…
Port of Los Angeles – Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
In February 2024, the Port of Los Angeles opened the $77.3 million Wilmington Waterfront Promenade, a nine-acre project creating a “window on the waterfront” for the community, the first park in Wilmington that is adjacent to…
Port of Hamburg – Resilience at Work: Skin Health and Heat Protection
Climate change represents one of the greatest global challenges in public health. One consequence is the increase in air temperatures and sunshine hours, leading to stronger UV exposure (Bfs, 2023). In Hamburg, there is a significant…
Port of Hamburg – COMMON GROUND; social engagement through joint community days
In 2020, the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) launched “COMMON GROUND”, a project that fosters social engagement through joint community days. COMMON GROUND is an internal initiative that brings employees together to encourage meaningful, social and hands-on…
Port of Seattle – Sound Insulation Repair and Replace Program
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), operated by Port of Seattle (Port), has one of the longest-running Sound Insulation Programs in the United States with the first installations dating back to 1986. Despite being a top U.S….
Port of Luanda – Pró-Jovem network EKANDA
The Port of Luanda established in 2024 its Sustainability Strategy, which is currently in the phase of identifying the material themes (Materiality Matrix) that will guide its 2030 commitments. The Sustainability Strategy was presented to all…
Port of Açu – Cais Açu Lab Research, Development and Innovation Ecosystem
Cais Açu Lab is the country’s first port innovation platform, promoted by Port of Açu administration. Born from the ambition to become an engine of innovation not only for the port itself but for the entire…
Port of Surigao – Build-A-Reef initiative to revitalize marine ecosystems
The Philippine Ports Authority’s Port Management Office (PMO) of Surigao, led by Port Manager Froilan U. Caturla, has launched the innovative “Build-A-Reef Project” to protect marine ecosystems. This initiative unites PPA-PMO Surigao with the 72nd Naval…