The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) strives to operate a safe, secure sustainable port for all in the port community. Deconflicting pedestrian, vehicular and rail traffic at the Port of Halifax lowers the risk of safety-related incidents…
Area of interest: Infrastructure
Port of Huelva – Recovery of habitats and seabirds
The Port of Huelva is located in an area of high ecological value. In contrast, sediments are polluted due to acid drainage to the rivers that flowing into the port. The project “Recovery of habitats and…
Port of Barcelona – NEXIGEN Roadmap for future vessel power demand
NEXIGEN is a global plan to provide the necessary infrastructure to meet the future electricity demand of all vessel types in the Port. Despite the implementation of OPS infrastructure in some ports globally, NEXIGEN stands out…
Bilbao Port – Wind Hub
The Port of Bilbao and its hinterland is characterised by the presence of numerous leading manufacturers and service providers of offshore wind, linking the dynamic Basque wind energy sector with the rest of Europe and beyond….
Port of Antwerp-Bruges – Species Protection Program
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is home to approximately 90 protected plant and animal species. In partnership with Natuurpunt (NGO nature conservation), a dedicated species protection program has been developed to preserve these populations while allowing industrial…
Port of Antwerp-Bruges – Antwerp North Heat Network: reusing residual heat
Europe’s largest chemical cluster is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges does not want the waste heat generated by the industrial processes of these companies to go to waste, but rather to be reused….
Collaborative project – PORTS Benchmark Platform
European cargo transport and maritime shipping is heavily relying on port infrastructure, particularly quay walls and roads as essential components. Additionally, waterways need to connect the quay walls offering the needed water depth. Ports and their…
Busan Port Authority – Korean-made Port Cranes Initiative
The Korean-made Port Cranes initiative began out of a sense of urgency. In South Korea, trade accounts for 84.6% of the nation’s GDP, and due to its geographic situation, 99.9% of that trade is conducted through…
Kisumu Port – Resilient Infrastructure Project
Other than having the sole mandate of operating seaports in Kenya, Kenya Ports Authority was given the mandate to develop, operate and maintain inland waterway ports served by the expansive Lake Victoria which is shared by…