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Ports in Spain, Italy and the USA invest in human capital for the energy transition
Ports are strengthening human capital as the energy transition and technological change reshape maritime activities. In Valencia (Spain), Fundación Valenciaport has joined the new Sustainable Maritime Mobility Hub, part of Spain’s national alliance for vocational training, to help develop skills adapted to the sector’s future needs. In Italy, the Port Network Authority of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea is allocating €1.5 million to training and professional development, supporting employment and the human factor in the port sector. Meanwhile, the Port of Long Beach (USA) has launched a program with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) to prepare participants for careers in electrical trades, responding to growing demand for skilled workers linked to port electrification.
Ports open up to their communities through culture and sport
Ports are multiplying initiatives to strengthen their bond with local residents. In Marseille (France), the Grand Port Maritime exceptionally opens the Digue du Large to the public for picnics at sea, as part of the Été marseillais programme. In Szczecin (Poland), the Zagel festival brings together tall ships, concerts and family activities on both banks of the Oder River. In Alicante (Spain), the I Travesía Uniendo Faros offers an open-water swimming race between two historic lighthouses in the bay. The Bahía de Algeciras (Spain) launches the second edition of its photography contest "Puerto y Naturaleza". Finally, the Port of Sept-Îles.
The energy transition is turning ports into the energy hubs of port cities
Driven by the energy transition, ports are becoming hubs combining renewable energy generation, storage and electrification. In Tarragona (Spain), Port Tarragona has just increased its solar capacity to more than 1 MWp, with two additional sites already under construction. In València (Spain), the port has just doubled its power generation capacity, in line with its Net Zero Plan and 2035 Strategic Plan. In Leixões (Portugal), the cruise terminal is developing additional shore power capacity, while in Brisbane (Australia), the port is continuing to expand solar generation and energy storage at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal. Finally, near Bordeaux (France), the approval of a cobalt and nickel conversion plant is expected to support French battery production while contributing to the industrial development of the port in Gironde.
Sustainability: a growing priority for port-based food supply chains
The transport of agri-food products requires specific infrastructure, which can sometimes be highly energy intensive. […]
A Revamped Public Space Project Along the Ohio River in Louisville
Following an initial version unveiled last year, the British architecture firm Heatherwick Studio has just […]
Castellón, Gandía and Rotterdam: three innovative solutions for biodiversity
In 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.
Historic global drought: how are ports responding?
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.
Genoa and Liverpool invest in preserving port heritage
In Genoa (Italy), the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has created the Fondazione Palazzo delle Compere […]
Vigo opens a window onto the underwater biodiversity of its bay
The Port of Vigo (Spain) has opened Atlántida, a new underwater observatory designed to bring […]
Spain and France are promoting the role of ports in the energy transition
Several French ports have secured government backing for their offshore wind projects. Launched under France […]
Ports of Felixstowe and Los Angeles accelerate clean trucking implementation
Ports are advancing the decarbonisation of landside logistics through cleaner truck fleets and digital technologies. […]
CEREMA publishes a series of practical guides on ‘Marinas of the Future’
CEREMA is a French public body whose remit is to support local authorities in carrying […]
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