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7 December 2021

The city of Pointe-Noire wants to give biodiversity the space it needs

Pointe-Noire, the administrative capital of the Republic of the Congo, is also the country's economic lung, with an important contribution made by the deepwater port and the oil terminal. Today it must take steps to meet the threats to its coastline, natural areas and marine resources. In this interview, M. Jean-François Kando, Deputy Mayor of Pointe-Noire, tells us about the measures which will enable the city to respond to these threats and "Protect Biodiversity".

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23 November 2021

Port of Vancouver: preserving our natural environment for generations to come

The Port of Vancouver has the ambitious goal of becoming the most sustainable port in the world. A significant part of the path towards this goal is connected to sustaining a healthy ecosystem for the local biodiversity. The port is developing a myriad of actions to protect the local species and managing the port lands and water in a sustainable way, including a broad Habitat Enhancement Program developed over the past 30 years. In this interview we will learn about the different projects implemented to protect and enhance the local biodiversity. Interview with Duncan Wilson, Vice-President of Environment and External Affairs at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

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16 November 2021

Port Authority of Kribi (Cameroon): the human factor, a capital asset

Convinced that its development and efficiency cannot be achieved without a constant evolution of skills, the Port Authority of Kribi is multiplying actions and partnerships towards this purpose. This conviction will notably be translated by the creation of a training centre for port professions. It is also supported by a dynamic communication strategy enabling the port and its employment opportunities to be better known. Attracting new talents also means offering them an attractive living environment. And this is also one of the objectives of the framework agreement between the Port and the City of Kribi. An interview with Patrice MELOM, Director General, Autonomous Port of Kribi (PAK).

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3 November 2021

Port Autonome de Strasbourg aims to restore biodiversity to its rightful place

The various sites operated by Port Autonome de Strasbourg are all located in the Rhine valley, an environment rich in biodiversity. Eager to sustain and develop its activities over the long term, the operator is also committed to preserving that local biodiversity through numerous initiatives. The strategy is fully in line with Commitment no. 10 of our AIVP 2030 Agenda. Interview with Emilie GRAVIER, Director of Development at Port Autonome de Strasbourg.

Interviews
26 October 2021

Ecocean: concrete solutions to assist nature

The pressures exerted by man and his activities on coasts and coastal ecosystems grows stronger year by year. Recent years have certainly seen an awareness of the need to protect biodiversity. But to go further, and thus comply with Commitment 10 of the AIVP Agenda 2030 - Protecting biodiversity, it is necessary to conceive and put into practice concrete, operational solutions. That is precisely the reason for the existence of Ecocean, as we discussed with Gilles Lecaillon, founder and current CEO of Ecocean.

Interviews
4 October 2021

ECOncrete®: concrete that enhances biodiversity

ECOncrete has just joined the AIVP network. This company offers innovative concrete technology solutions for marine infrastructures: they not only provide superior structural performance, but also store carbon and enhance biodiversity. We were delighted to discuss with them.

Interviews
22 September 2021

AELER: the new member of AIVP reinvents the container to make it smart and sustainable

AELER’s mission is to accelerate the digital transformation of global freight logistics through structural and digital innovation, improving sustainability and efficiency along the supply chain while providing transparency. To that end, AELER has created the Unit One, a new generation of smart & green containers.

Interviews
13 September 2021

Escola Europea : how to train and raise awareness of 21st century port issues

Human capital: a common priority for both AIVP and the training centre Escola Europea. This port-focused centre has well integrated 21st century issues such as diversity or sustainable development. In the context of our content series on "Human Capital", AIVP has been delighted to interview Mr. Eduard Rodés, director of Escola Europea!

Interviews
20 July 2021

Investing in human capital : the example of SMMC, a logistic company in Madagascar

Qualified and well prepared professional are crucial for any succesful company. In this interview we discover the good practice from SMMC.

SMMC Toamasina - Port Workers
Interviews
7 July 2021

Mersin (Turkey): human capital as a key asset

Developing the skills and motivation of employees continuously, whilst ensuring readiness for the jobs of the future: in Turquey, for Cihat Lokmanoğlu, these are two clear and essential requirements. The Mersin Chamber of Shipping of the port city is embarking on a range of actions and cooperation initiatives with various educational institutions.

Interviews
23 June 2021

Talcahuano (Chile): how City Port cooperation also served for reconstruction

In this interview we will focus on the subject of governance, particularly in the Chilean context, and on the legislation that created the “Port-City Councils”. There have been many innovations in Talcahuano, and other Chilean port cities, that could be of interest to our members, including the functioning of the Talcahuano Logistics Community (Comlog). Interview with Rodrigo MONSALVE RIQUELME, General Manager and Guacolda VARGAS CRUZ, Director for Development and Sustainability. The EMPRESA PORTUARIA TALCAHUANO SAN VICENTE is a member of AIVP since 2016.

Interviews
16 June 2021

Port of Leixões (Portugal) : zero emissions by 2035

The APDL - Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo, SA - is also responsible for the Port of Leixões, Portugal's second largest port by cargo throughput, for the port of Viana do Castelo and the waterways of the Douro River. The port of Leixões is a key economic and logistical engine for the country's northern industrial region. The port territory is in both cases inserted in urban contexts, especially in municipality of Matosinhos and the metropolitan area of Porto. In this interview with President Nuno Araújo, we will learn about APDL's commitment to the energy transition and decarbonization of the port.

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