Its objective is to improve the relationship between city and port through a process of mutual cooperation, for urban, port, and economic development that’s more sustainable, more responsible, and more innovative, putting citizens at the heart of everything you do. As an actor of globalisation, the port city is a laboratory for the city and the economy of tomorrow and where innovations must be encouraged.
Share knowledge and information on the future of port cities and on ongoing and completed projects, between large and small port cities, between developed and developing countries.
Integrate sustainable development to ensure that economic growth takes into account citizens’ quality of life and environmental concerns.
In city-port development or regeneration projects, to counter gentrification of maritime and port spaces and promote social inclusion.
Join AIVP to improve the relationship between city and port through a process of mutual cooperation, for urban, port, and economic development that’s more sustainable, more responsible, and more innovative, putting citizens at the heart of everything you do.
Learn moreEuropean ports are exploring nuclear energy as a lever for decarbonisation. A recent report, using the Port of Rotterdam (Netherlands) as a case study, concludes that existing port safety frameworks can serve as a starting point for assessing calls by nuclear-powered vessels. In parallel, the Port of Constanta (Romania) launches a feasibility study on the integration of Small Modular Reactors (SMR) to meet its long-term energy needs. The study will model the port's energy demand from 2030 to 2050.
Ports are investing in new tools and infrastructure to support growing electricity demand linked to decarbonisation. In Oslo (Norway), the port authority has launched a pilot project for the digital management of energy infrastructure, enabling real-time monitoring and optimisation of electricity use as shore power and charging facilities expand. Meanwhile, the Port of Tallinn (Estonia) has announced the construction of a new electrical substation to increase grid capacity and support the development of shore power services for cruise ships. Together, these initiatives reflect the growing importance of energy planning and management as ports accelerate electrification and reduce emissions from maritime activities.
The Port of Marseille-Fos (France) has launched a new phase of public consultation on its […]
The European Commission has taken a further step by adopting, for the first time, a […]
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Dunkirk, France
The AIVP World Conference Cities & Ports 2026 will take place in Dunkirk (France) from […]
