Its objective is to improve the relationship between city and port through a process of mutual cooperation, for urban, port, and economic development that’s more sustainable, more responsible, and more innovative, putting citizens at the heart of everything you do. As an actor of globalisation, the port city is a laboratory for the city and the economy of tomorrow and where innovations must be encouraged.
Share knowledge and information on the future of port cities and on ongoing and completed projects, between large and small port cities, between developed and developing countries.
Integrate sustainable development to ensure that economic growth takes into account citizens’ quality of life and environmental concerns.
In city-port development or regeneration projects, to counter gentrification of maritime and port spaces and promote social inclusion.
Join AIVP to improve the relationship between city and port through a process of mutual cooperation, for urban, port, and economic development that’s more sustainable, more responsible, and more innovative, putting citizens at the heart of everything you do.
Learn moreIn the face of the degradation of marine ecosystems, several European ports launched concrete projects to restore underwater life. The port of Castellón (Spain) installed artificial reefs to improve water quality and provide shelter for new marine species. The port of Gandía (Spain) tested a seaweed-based biofilter to treat water without chemical additives, as part of the European TREASURE programme. The port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) introduced half a million flat oysters into its waters to filter water, reduce excess nutrients and create a habitat for other marine species.
A historic drought is hitting the world, with the Rhine, the Danube and the Amazon region reaching record-low levels. Faced with the crisis, ports are adapting their logistics. The port of Hamburg (Germany) launches direct trains to bypass the Rhine and connect maritime terminals to inland hubs. The port of Antwerp-Bruges (Belgium) raises its dock levels in advance, and groups ship passages to limit water loss. In Manaus (Brazil), shipping companies anticipate navigation restrictions, with a possible river closure in the coming months.
In Genoa (Italy), the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has created the Fondazione Palazzo delle Compere […]
The Port of Vigo (Spain) has opened Atlántida, a new underwater observatory designed to bring […]
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Dunkirk, France
The AIVP World Conference Cities & Ports 2026 will take place in Dunkirk (France) from […]
