Ports are connected to international trade, environment and sustainability, digitization, port logistics and transport networks, and are currently one of the main focus areas for job creation under the Blue Economy framework. Additionally, the port ecosystem…
Location: Spain
Collaborative project – ECCLIPSE
Ports are crucial to their national economy, and their importance will increase due to the expected rise in international trade. However, ports are also susceptible to the effects of climate change, including variations in waves, sea…
Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Tenerife Port ZERO
Tenerife Port ZERO is at the forefront of sustainable port innovation, incorporating a wide range of pioneering projects to drive environmental stewardship and energy efficiency. Our commitment to renewable energy is evident in initiatives such as…
Port of Valencia – Port immersion vocational training (PIVOT)
The Port Authority of Valencia, through the Valenciaport Foundation, has launched the Vocational Training Port Immersion project. This pioneering and unique initiative involves both the companies of the port cluster and public secondary schools. The main…
Port of Vigo – Welfare Committee
The Port of Vigo launched, pioneeringly in Europe, the implementation of a Blue Growth strategy through a participatory methodology to promote competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability in all port-related activities. One of the key focus areas of…
Port of Cartagena – Posidonia Oceanica marine forest
During the last 20 years, the Port of Cartagena has carried out control and surveillance actions on emissions, waste, spillages, MARPOL waste, cleaning of the water surface and follow-up and monitoring of the 7 Natura 2000…
Port of Barcelona – Your port opens up again
In the 1980’s and later in preparation for the 1992 Olympic Games, the Port Authority of Barcelona, in agreement with the local, regional, and national authorities, transferred the port activity far from urban areas. The strategy…
Bilbao Port Authority – BilbOPS
BilbOPS is a strategic investment project drawn up by the Bilbao Port Authority for the electrification of wharves by deploying OPS (Onshore Power Supply) technology, with 11 connection points. This technology enables vessels with the right…
Bilbao Port Authority – Bilbao PortLab
The world is changing, and ports must be able to adapt to keep their competitiveness. Bilbao PortLab is the innovation hub of Bilbao Port, with the aim to create an open innovation ecosystem to support the…