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Port City Insights: This weekly strategic monitoring service on City Port news is reserved for you as a member of the AIVP

Edition of 3 November 2022

 
Port City Insights: This weekly strategic monitoring service on City Port news is reserved for you as a member of the AIVP

Weekly Features

 
Cocoa: a symbol of sustainable food logistics in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Cocoa: a symbol of sustainable food logistics in Amsterdam (Netherlands)

What could be tastier than a nice bar of chocolate? Answer: a sustainable bar of chocolate! Central to the supply network in this industry is the port of Amsterdam (Netherlands), the largest importer of cocoa in the world. A new, ultra-modern terminal is set to be built at the port. The 66,000 m2 facility will be powered by solar panels mounted on the roof. Cocoa processing involves a number of different operations on mechanical conveyors, which do not always run on electricity. From now on, all of the conveyors used will be electrified. In terms of logistics, the cocoa will be shipped by barge to reprocessing sites in Zaandam and Mannheim.

 
Lien   Port of Amsterdam
France’s Mediterranean ports target lower-emissions cruise activity from 2023
 
Health and life quality
 
France’s Mediterranean ports target lower-emissions cruise activity from 2023

Criticism of the cruise industry has come to a head in towns and cities on the Mediterranean. In 2022, the mayors of Marseille and Nice in particular have expressed concerns about the industry’s environmental impact. In response, the French Government department responsible for maritime affairs, the SecrĂ©tariat d’Etat Ă  la Mer, has signed an environmental charter with the association representing the cruise sector. From 2023, the sulphur content of fuels will be cut. Industry professionals have committed to “adapting their activity in case of onshore pollution peaks”. Other innovations have also been suggested, such as improved on-board waste water treatment or shore power connections for vessels.

 
Lien   SecrĂ©tariat d’Ă©tat chargĂ© de la mer
Port-BouĂ«t (CĂŽte d’Ivoire): early-warning system for climate events
 
Climate change
 
Port-BouĂ«t (CĂŽte d’Ivoire): early-warning system for climate events

Frequent storms threaten the safety of Port-BouĂ«t, a municipality of Greater Abidjan (CĂŽte d’Ivoire). Although the Ivorian capital is sheltered by a lagoon, Port-BouĂ«t sits directly on the Atlantic coast. This made the new climate surveillance station that opened on 21 October all the more vital. The French Development Agency AFD is supporting the project, dubbed “Vigiclimm”, which will cover the entire coastline. It will enable local populations to seek shelter when coastal storm warnings are published, while securing critical infrastructures, including ports and airports.

 
Lien   Afrik21
Ports of Helsinki and Tallinn receive funding for TWIN-PORT V
 
Sustainable mobility
 
Ports of Helsinki and Tallinn receive funding for TWIN-PORT V

The Ports of Helsinki (Finland) and Tallinn (Estonia) have collaborated to develop cargo and passenger transport connections between each other since 2011 under the TWIN PORT projects. The most recent EU Connecting Europe Facility funding provided the project with €6.8 million. Port of Helsinki will focus on providing the technical plans for the tunnel to be built in West Harbour, to centralise transport and free up urban space. Some funds will be allocated to constructing a carbon negative terminal. Port of Tallinn will improve port infrastructure in both the Muuga and Old City Harbours, the largest Estonian tourism and cargo ports, and will upgrade its ‘smart port’ gate system. This will facilitate vehicle traffic management in the port area.

 
Lien   Port of Helsinki
Lien   Port News
 

AIVP News

 
World Cities Day: United Nations’ SDG 11 and the AIVP Agenda 2030
World Cities Day: United Nations’ SDG 11 and the AIVP Agenda 2030

The United Nations (UN) is celebrating this 31st October the “World Cities Day” in order to make the general public aware of the important role that our cities play in sustainable development. On this subject, port cities will play a crucial role. Discover why in this article.

 
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AIVP joins the Sustainable Port Congress in Bilbao
AIVP joins the Sustainable Port Congress in Bilbao

On the 8th and 9th of November, Bilbao (Spain) will be the reference point to debate and learn how we can make ports more sustainable. The first edition of the Sustainable Port Congress will gather experts and port professionals from all over Europe and international organizations to discuss on four key topics for the future of ports: Governance and Ethics; Health and well-being; Climate and Energy; Port and City

 
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Pink October: AIVP members launch breast cancer initiatives
Pink October: AIVP members launch breast cancer initiatives

Once again, this year has seen numerous cities and ports of the AIVP network demonstrate their support for the Pink October movement aimed at fighting breast cancer. As part of this initiative, a series of events was organised in October to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening.

 
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At a Glance

 
 
Port City interface
 
The collaborative approach adopted by the “City-Port” commission in Motril (Spain) for the “Open Port” master plan has proven highly productive
Lien   Puerto de Motril
 
 
Human capital
 
The university of Cadiz and the port of Algeciras (Spain) join forces to promote port logistics training
Lien   Universidad de CĂĄdiz
 
 
Energy transition and circular economy
 
The US Government provides federal grants to ports for their shoreline reconstruction in Alaska, for electrification in Florida, and to build wharves for offshore wind industry in Massachusetts.
Lien   The Maritime Executive
 
 
Governance
 
The Port Authority of New South Wales (Australia) earns a sustainability award recognising its efforts to respond to the UN SDGs and integrate sustainable approaches across business activities.
Lien   Port Authority of New South Wales
 
 
Governance
 
Good neighbour meetings in Quebec (Canada): The Port Authority launches a questionnaire for the locals to indicate their priorities and ideas for discussion
Lien   Port QuĂ©bec
 
 
Human capital
 
Technical schools’ students discover the port of Buenos Aires (Argentina). The visit is part of the Introductory Course on Port Activity, developed in collaboration with educational institutions.
Lien   AdministraciĂłn General de Puertos
 
 
 
 

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