The PORTOPIA project, which started in 2013, aimed at the development of key performance data for European ports and the accompanying ICT tools facilitating data collection and analysis,
Area of interest: Community building
Port of Açu – Vila da Terra project
The resettlement of Vila da Terra was conceived by Port of Açu, in partnership with the local government, to relocate residents affected by the expropriation procedure undertaken to implement the Industrial District of São João da Barra.
Ports of Stockholm – Carbon footprint, energy optimization and sustainability reporting
With high ambition and by being transparent, Ports of Stockholm believe that the motivation to take action and reduce climate impact can be increased.
AIVP – Port-City Governance publication
The “Port-City Governance” is a 2014 publication by the Sefacil Foundation in partnership with the worldwide network of port cities – AIVP (Association Internationale Villes et Ports) that highlights innovative practices from City-Port projects around the world.
IAPH – Environmental Ship Index
ESI identifies seagoing ships that perform better in reducing air emissions than required by the current emission standards of the International Maritime Organization.
JNPT-Antwerp Port Training and Consultancy Foundation
The training centre strives to be a global go-to training centre for port professionals. It offers short-term seminars covering topics from port and terminal management to very specific and technical subjects.
Port of Barcelona – Study on Cruise Activity
The study analyses the impact of cruise activity on the city and regional economy and the socioeconomic profile of visiting cruise passengers.
Port of Vancouver – International Collaboration on Vessel Emissions Reduction
Vessel incentive programs and environmental infrastructure are a true case of “the value of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts”. By working together, these opportunities can effect greater change than by continuing to work in relative isolation.
Port of Barcelona – Port Links
Port Links is a web-based tool for building transport chains through the Port of Barcelona and calculating distances, emissions, cost and transit time.