Research/Innovation
A category of news covering the use of research and innovation by ports and the port community to improve performance in port activities. This includes research, artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and new technology. It is often employed to address environmental issues. This often comprise cooperation wirth other ports and EU-sponsored projects.
Fincantieri starts construction of Zeus, a zero-emission experimental ship
Castellammare di Stabia, Italy (PortSEurope) September 24, 2020 – The Fincantieri SpA shipbuilding group has started constructing Zeus, a zero-emissions...
CIRCLE SpA takes part to 5G-LOGINNOV project, which explores the opportunities for ports arising from 5G technology
CIRCLE S.p.A.: takes part to 5G-LOGINNOV project, which explores the opportunities for ports arising from 5G technology, receiving a contribution of €296,625...
5GMED: The future of mobility in the Mediterranean cross-border corridor
News Release – 5G Barcelona – August 20, 2020 Through 4 pilot tests in railway and highway between Figueres and Perpignan 5GMed will demonstrate...
Maersk Blockchain Tradelens program is now active on Yilport
The Yilport-TradeLens cooperation has started. As of July 2020, data flow started at Yilport Gebze and Gemport Terminals in Turkey – August 18, 2020...
Port of Barcelona joins the European DocksTheFuture initiative
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) August 5, 2020 – The Port of Barcelona has joined the DocksTheFuture initiative, which aims to establish a network of...
Ports of Genoa focus on digital: the first results of the E-BRIDGE project
Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea, UIRNet and Circle implement a last-mile railway dashboard that provides operators with real-time information...
CIRCLE takes part to European project MOSES, which enhances modal shift for Short Sea Shipping
CIRCLE S.p.A.: takes part to European project MOSES, which enhances modal shift for Short Sea Shipping (SSS), receiving a contribution of €266,875 –...
CIRCLE strengthens Log@Sea business network
Gate automation and digitisation of port and intermodal nodes are placed at the centre of the offer of a network formed by Circle (51%) and Aitek (49%) –...
Fundación Valenciaport is participating in the MOSES project to improve SSS component of European container supply chain
The MOSES project involves seventeen partners from seven countries and has a budget of over €8 million – July 14, 2020 Within the framework of this...
MSC is proud to join the Smart Maritime Network
MSC is proud to join the Smart Maritime Network, an industry membership group focused on increasing the compatibility, standardisation and harmonisation of the...
DocksTheFuture: the Network of Excellence towards the port of tomorrow
Press Release – DocksTheFuture: the Network of Excellence towards the port of tomorrow – Genoa, 9th July 2020 DocksTheFuture, the European...
We4Sea to provide performance monitoring solution for Unifeeder
Copenhagen, Denmark (Ports Europe) July 9, 2020 – Unifeeder A/S and We4Sea B.V. have signed a cooperation agreement to implement the We4Sea Digital Twin...
Air Liquide and Port of Rotterdam launch partnership to foster hydrogen-powered trucks and infrastructure
Air Liquide and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have announced the launch of a jointly created initiative, which aims at enabling 1,000 hydrogen-powered...
Green C Ports European Project awarded 2020 World Port Sustainability Award
News – Piraeus Port Authority – International Award for Green C Ports Project implemented with the participation of the port of Piraeus –...
APM Terminals introduces APIs to transform the next generation of terminal data
APM Terminals has introduced application programming interface (API) accessibility to build stronger, digital supply chains for logistics customers. APIs allow...
Port of Sète is en route to becoming a smart port of the future
Following a call for tenders for upgrading its online Cargo Community System (CCS) launched in November 2019, the Port of Sète selected MGI’s Ci5 package...
BPA teams up with Astaara to highlight growing cyber risk management
18 June, 2020 Guernsey-based cyber insurance and risk management specialists Astaara has today launched a white paper in partnership with the British Ports...
Gulftainer launches global startup challenge to boost tech innovation in ports and logistics sector
Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately-owned, independent port operator, announced today the launch of the Future of Ports Startup Challenge 2020 to...
Valencia port to receive mobile hydrogen refuelling station
The mobile Hydrogen Refuelling Station designed within the framework of the H2PORTS project will arrive at the Port of Valencia in early 2021 – June 19,...
CIRCLE: Connecting EU Business Unit launches new “EU Branding” services
Genoa, June 18th, 2020 Circle S.p.A., a company specializing in the analysis and development of automation and digitalization solutions for port and intermodal...