The Port Innovators Network (PIN) is an unprecedented formal collaboration between the Port Authorities of Halifax, Hamburg and Valencia and their respective, already well established innovation labs, PIER, HOMEport and Opentop. PIN was created to boost…
Location: Spain
Port of Vigo – Integrating the Jules Verne Strategy and Atlantic Cooperation
The decarbonization strategy of the Port of Vigo falls within the framework of the European Green Deal and the European Commission’s Atlantic Strategy, advocating for a just and sustainable transition towards climate neutrality. This initiative, an…
Port Authority of Valencia – Optimizing port call processes
Pilot tests of a PortCDM concept (Collaborative Decision Making) showed that only between 40% to 65% of ships’ turnaround time at port, depending on the ship type, is dedicated to loading and unloading operations, This confirms…
Port of Barcelona – Port Virtual Lab
Port Virtual Lab (PVL) stands at the forefront of educational innovation and community engagement in the logistics sector. Initiated as part of the Youth Employment in Ports of the Mediterranean (YEP MED) project and now operating…
Port of Vigo – Blue Trail Heritage Route
The “Blue Trail: Heritage Route of the Port of Vigo” project is an innovative and sustainable initiative that celebrates the rich maritime heritage of the Port of Vigo while promoting inclusive and sustainable tourism. Motivated by…
Collaborative project – Youth Employment in Ports of the Mediterranean
Ports are connected to international trade, environment and sustainability, digitization, port logistics and transport networks, and are currently one of the main focus areas for job creation under the Blue Economy framework. Additionally, the port ecosystem…
Collaborative project – ECCLIPSE
Ports are crucial to their national economy, and their importance will increase due to the expected rise in international trade. However, ports are also susceptible to the effects of climate change, including variations in waves, sea…
Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Tenerife Port ZERO
Tenerife Port ZERO is at the forefront of sustainable port innovation, incorporating a wide range of pioneering projects to drive environmental stewardship and energy efficiency. Our commitment to renewable energy is evident in initiatives such as…
Port of Valencia – Port immersion vocational training (PIVOT)
The Port Authority of Valencia, through the Valenciaport Foundation, has launched the Vocational Training Port Immersion project. This pioneering and unique initiative involves both the companies of the port cluster and public secondary schools. The main…