Let’s build together the green port of the future

Launched in October 2021 and running until September 2026, the project brings together 45 partners, including the ports of Rotterdam (Netherlands), HAROPA (France), Sines (Portugal), and DeltaPort (Germany). Together, MAGPIE actors aim to facilitate the supply and deployment of clean energy within port activities. Ten pilot projects are currently underway, and their results will contribute to a Master Plan for greener, more sustainable European ports, to be submitted to the European Commission at the end of the project.

The MAGPIE project (sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs) is paving the way for European ports to become sustainable, decarbonized, and multimodal platforms.

Project Objectives

MAGPIE seeks to transform European ports into hubs of sustainable, interconnected transport. The project combines real-life demonstrators and impact assessments to integrate green energy sources and automate transport operations within ports. The project’s goal is to accelerate the energy transition across maritime and land logistics chains, aligned with the ambitions of the European Green Deal.

The project is structured into ten “Work Packages”:

WP1 : Project Management & Coordination

WP2 : Communication, Stakeholder Engagement and Dissemination – led by AIVP

WP3 : Energy Requirements & Supply chains

WP4 : Digital tools (digital port twin, planning tools)

WP5 : Maritime and inland waterway transport (ammonia demonstrators, offshore electric bunkering, autonomous barges)

WP6 : Land based transport (electrification of semi-trailers, hybrid locomotives)

WP7 : Non-technological Measures

WP8 : Monitoring and Impact Evaluation

WP9 : Master Plan for European Green port
WP10 : Cooperation with other actions

AIVP also supports WPs 8 & 9.

Through MAGPIE, the consortium also commits to reducing air, noise, and visual pollution in port areas, integrating local stakeholders through shared governance, and strengthening the competitiveness of European ports. The project supports the EU’s goal of a 90% reduction in transport-related greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

AIVP’s Role in the Project

As the consortium’s facilitator, AIVP coordinates partner involvement and ensures the dissemination of results to MAGPIE members, the AIVP own network, European institutions, and the general public.

Why is AIVP a project partner?

As an international player in city-port dialogue, AIVP provides territorial and societal expertise by connecting infrastructure, public policy, and citizen needs. Its involvement reflects its commitment to the sustainable transition of port cities. AIVP also supports HAROPA, a longstanding network member, actively engaged in MAGPIE. AIVP always supports projects its members are involved in.