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Come to POPSU Métropoles symposium on 7 June in Strasbourg (France)
At the next POPSU Métropoles symposium, the Port of Strasbourg and the city’s Metropolitan Authority will meet on 7 June to discuss their roles in the “metropolisation” process. Against the backdrop of the climate emergency and globalisation, the port and city have changed the way they see themselves. At the symposium, POPSU will bring together experts and spatial planning specialists to present the findings of the research conducted over the last three years, including those of the Atlas of the port and river metropolitan area.
Riverlife and evolve environment : architecture win awards for Pittsburg waterfront (United States)
At its most recent national conference, the American Planning Association honoured Riverlife and evolve environment : architecture for the Pittsburg riverfronts master plan. Designed following a wide-ranging consultation that involved almost 5,000 people, the plan will create new public spaces in this strategically important area of the city. The project will be implemented gradually over the next ten years.
The Dutch government invests in sustainable river transportation
The company “Zero Emission Services (ZES)” is set to receive €50 million from Nationaal Groeifonds, […]
Bordeaux (France): Partnership for a maritime and port innovation cluster
On 3 May 2022, during “Space4Ports” day focusing on synergies between port and space sectors, […]
Systematica (Milan, Italy) launches its new research foundation Fondazione Transform Transport
At the end of April, the Milan-based transport consultancy Systematica announced it was launching its own research foundation, Fondatione Transform Transport. The creation of this new institution is part of moves to develop their Transform Transport research unit. In 2022, the foundation will submit around ten H2020 projects, in addition to the twenty or so scientific articles already published this year. It will also look to ensure a maximum audience for its latest work Shifting Paradigm, which includes a selection of high quality publications on the impact of Covid-19 on transport planning.
APM Terminals Mumbai (India) Launches a Railway Service
APM Terminals Mumbai has introduced a rail service specifically for repositioning of empty containers. This is a direct solution to the growing congestion on roads due to increased market demands. This initiative allows shipping lines and individual customers to reposition their empty inventory by rail from the container terminal to inland depots or vice versa, or even between individual depots via the terminal in a safer, faster, cost-competitive, and environmentally friendly way. Another benefit is that it allows for more transparency of the locations of the containers, better planning of the supply chain, and for quicker turn time for the empty equipment.
Marseille (France): the ferry “Méditerranée” provides a refuge for around 700 Ukrainians
The ferry owned by the company Corsica Linea has been leased by the French State, […]
Alongside the Brussels-Capital region, the Port of Brussels (Belgium) commits to biodiversity
Following the agreement signed with Bruxelles Environnement in 2019, the Port of Brussels installed plant rafts designed by Biomatrix and Ecocéan (a member of AIVP) on 26 April 2022. Formed of cages made from coconut fibre and aquatic plants, the rafts will serve as refuges for biodiversity in the canals. They will encourage egg-laying and the development of juvenile fish, as their structure will soon be covered with micro-organisms on which they will feed. If it proves successful, the project could be continued with funding from the Brussels-Capital region, and will be included in the new environmental policies under the port operating agreement.
Montreal (Canada): an environmental study for the town of Contrecœur
In the coming months, the organisation Arbre-Évolution will be conducting a study of afforestation and wildlife connectivity in Contrecœur natural environments. The project aims to identify sites with the best potential for restoration or reforestation in this municipality, located a short distance north of the port of Montreal. Based on the findings, various environmental protection measures will be deployed in connection with plans to expand the Port of Montreal in Contrecoeur. The study will also document the condition of local ecosystems and allow projects to be supported.
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Masterclass: impact of drug trafficking in port cities
ZOOM
The AIVP, in partnership with IIPC, invites you to take part in a Masterclass hosted […]
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Ocean rise & coastal resilience summit
NICE – FRANCE
Coastal cities and regions are at the forefront of climate change. Faced with more intense […]
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Third United Nations Ocean Conference Nice 2025
NICE – FRANCE
This third Ocean Conference will seek to support the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 […]
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Port Center workshop – Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Introduction The Port Center Working Group will meet on June 24-25, 2025, in Rotterdam (Netherlands). […]