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Sustainable Mediterranean: Coordinated Actions in Marseille and Climate Study at the Port of Piraeus
On May 20 in Marseille (France), as part of the forum “What solutions for a sustainable Mediterranean?”, members of the Intermediterranean Commission of the Parliament of the Sea signed twenty agreements. These agreements include commitments to support marine protection, sustainable tourism, innovation, and investment, including €30m mobilized by the PACA region for the Zero Smoke Port Plan. In the same spirit, the port of Piraeus (Greece) presented a pioneering study on its adaptation to climate change. Supported by the Greek government, this project aims to strengthen the resilience of port infrastructure and confirms the collective Mediterranean commitment to addressing environmental challenges.
Port of Vancouver publishes its Boaters’ Handbook
Commercial and recreational vessels share the waters in the Port of Vancouver (Canada), which means it is crucial for all marine users to be aware of the rules and procedures to follow to ensure safety and harmony on the water. The Boaters’ Handbook covers the safety rules and procedures that apply to or impact recreational marine users, it provides guidelines and best practices to help protect local ecosystems and be good neighbors to nearby communities, and it identifies essential amenities within the limits of the port, including recreational anchorages and fuel stations. The handbook is part of an ongoing boating safety initiative, which includes engagements around the water and seasonal education pop-ups at local boat ramps.
France Invests in Maritime Decarbonization Using EU Carbon Tax Revenues
In Saint-Nazaire (France) on May 26, French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced that part of the revenue from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which has included the maritime sector since January 2024, will be used to help fund the sector's decarbonization. Shipowners of vessels over 5,000 GT must now offset 70% of their emissions this year and 100% from 2026. Although the industry estimates it will need €1.4 billion per year to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, only €90 million has been allocated annually, significantly less than previously promised. The sector is still awaiting details on the €1.5 billion investment fund announced by Emmanuel Macron in 2023.
An innovative virtual platform for integrated urban-port development in Talcahuano
In the city of Gran Concepcion, the port of Talcahuano (Chile) and City Lab Bio […]
Promoting sustainable mobility along the Harlem River in the Bronx
The Bronx neighborhood in New York (USA) will soon benefit from new public spaces thanks […]
A Coruña Port Authority Launches Tender for Ambitious Master Plan
After a board meeting of the A Coruña Port Authority (Spain), they approved the call […]
Greece and South Korea improve their ports for cruises
South Korea and Greece are taking major steps to strengthen their cruise tourism capacity ahead […]
Art, gastronomy, and rivers: when ports meet the public
From May 29 to June 9, the first edition of the free event “Culture(s) en […]
The Port of Bordeaux launches its strategic mission for 2040-2050
In the presence of the heads of the various regional and local authorities, the Port […]
Japan’s Carbon Neutral Ports Initiative
On May 19th, the Japanese government introduced its plans to achieve carbon net zero by […]
Germany tests remote-controlled inland shipping
Germany’s HGK Shipping has received government approval to operate the country’s first remote-controlled inland waterway […]
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