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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lineas [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lineas is the largest private rail freight operator in Europe offering premium rail products and total door-to-door logistics solutions. Its mission is to offer such superior rail products and services that customers shift the transport of their goods from road to rail. This allows them to improve their supply chain while decreasing their impact on mobility, climate, and air pollution.   Role in PIONEERS:   Apart from providing general strategic positions on the future developments in Green Ports and how they can be organised, Lineas will be specifically active on modal shift applications and how the use of multisource data can be integrated to trigger modal shift, a shift which is necessary to build a more balanced logistics landscape.   To build these applications, Lineas will have a strong presence in defining and developing governance models between different stakeholders and will facilitate demonstrators by using its current production operations.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://lineas.net/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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AUTOMÒBIL CLUB ASSISTÈNCIA

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] AUTOMÒBIL CLUB ASSISTÈNCIA [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Automòbil Club Assistència, S.A. (ACASA) is a company from the Reial Automòbil Club de Catalunya (RACC) group, a non-profit organisation dealing with the promotion of motor sports, the provision of services to its members as well as the advice, information, protection, and advocacy of end users’ interests. Its main focus is related to the improvement of road safety, sustainable mobility, and environmental protection.   RACC is an end-user company with a long experience conducting and evaluating the results considering different aspects like acceptance and end-user experience together with other mobility related topics, which aims to contribute to the correlation of automation to MaaS.   Role in PIONEERS:   RACC-ACASA will contribute to the development of tools for Multimodal access of end users to the port by using a MaaS Aggregator Platform in the Port of Barcelona, in order to enhance multimodality and lower dependency of individual motorised traffic.    The aim is to investigate what are...

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MEDREPAIR

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MEDREPAIR [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a world leader in container shipping, Medrepair acts as the major container repair depot in Europe and guides empty loadings as Antwerp is a main hub for Europe. Present in 155 countries, the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents.   Responding to the needs of our customers, MSC is a major driving force behind the evolution of smart containers in our industry, helping to set the standards for digital shipping. Over the years, MSC has diversified its activities to include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal investments.    Role in PIONEERS:   Medrepair’s main goal is related to the implementation of a green label on the transportation between Medrepair and MPEt, through the testing of an automated container shuttle, in cooperation with VDL, AKKA and Port of Antwerp.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://www.msc.com/?lang=en-gb&local=false"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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FLEMISH DEPARTMENTS OF MOBILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS AND OF ENVIRONMENT

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] FLEMISH DEPARTMENTS OF MOBILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS AND OF ENVIRONMENT [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Flemish Department of Mobility and Public Works (DMOW) is responsible for creating a long-term vision on sustainable mobility in the Flemish region, for monitoring and implementing the regional mobility policy. It supports the policy of the Flemish minister responsible for mobility and public works and supports the management and exploitation of the Flemish transport and port infrastructure.    The Flemish Department of Mobility and Public Works plays a coordinating role in following-up the European transport policy. Moreover, it is responsible for both the legislation concerning spatial planning and environmental themes such as air quality, noise pollution, climate change and air emissions. The department focuses on transitioning space and environment towards a more sustainable future. Therefore, it plays an active role in (amongst others) large scale economic and mobility planning processes.    Role in PIONEERS:   The Flemish Departments of Mobility and Public Works and of Environment...

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Prodevelop

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Prodevelop [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prodevelop is a SME specialised in consulting, development, deploying, and operating solutions for the maritime industry, mainly ports and terminals. The research lines at Prodevelop include Internet of Things, interoperability of sensor systems through edge/distributed architectures, geoprocessing services, embedded software, geospatial technologies in mobile desktop, Web and service environments, Cognitive systems, HPCs and Digital Twins.    Prodevelop is a leader of Port Management Solutions at both, national and international levels.  Through top-notch European R&D and international commercial projects, Prodevelop has gained a wide experience in several areas, such as developing products and integrating solutions for their main business areas (i.e., Port, Maritime, and Geospatial systems). Moreover, Prodevelop has collaborated with and developed for the Port of Barcelona (PoB) applications for port and maritime operations management.   Role in PIONEERS:   Prodevelop will help to collect the current practices in the PoB and gather information about the infrastructure and existing processes. It will also contribute to finding...

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Hutchison Willebroek (TCT) & Hutchison Venlo (ECT)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HUTCHISON PORTS: TCT BELGIUM & ECT DELTA TERMINAL [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ECT Rotterdam and TCT Belgium are members of Hutchison Ports, a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holding (CKHH). The Hutchison Ports network operates in 52 ports, spanning 26 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.   TCT BELGIUM: Strategically situated between Antwerp and Brussels, TCT Belgium substantially unburdens its customers in terms of logistics. The inland terminal on the Scheldt-Brussels Canal in Willebroek organises both the transport of containers to and from the seaport and the on-demand pick-up and delivery of containers right at the customer's doorstep.    TCT Belgium is situated at the heart of a rapidly growing region for European distribution and its location near major motorways, makes TCT Belgium an attractive hub for distribution deeper into Europe.   ECT ROTTERDAM: Europe Container Terminals BV in Rotterdam is the owner of ECT Delta Terminal B.V. and Hutchison Ports Venlo, a multimodal container...

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Air Liquide

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Air Liquide [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide has expertise in the entire hydrogen value chain from production, storage to distribution and has strong expertise in the development of all industrial applications. For more than 20 years, the Group has developed applications related to hydrogen energy in various sectors, such as mobility.   Air Liquide co-chairs the Hydrogen Council, a global initiative of leading energy, transport and industry companies with a united vision and long-term ambition for hydrogen to foster the energy transition.   Role in PIONEERS:   As leaders of task 4.2., Air Liquide will implement a hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. Air Liquide provides expertise in engineering and realising high-speed Heavy-duty Hydrogen HRS combined with 15 filling points for straddle carriers, demonstrating the HRS infrastructure for straddle carriers, delivering needed Hydrogen.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://www.airliquide.com/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Infrabel

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Infrabel [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Infrabel is the infrastructure manager of the Belgian railway network and is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and exploitation of its network. Infrabel has experience in the roll out of infrastructure projects within TENT, CEF program and within the FP7 program and its technical experience allows them to work closely together with other infrastructure managers.   Role in PIONEERS:   Infrabel will have a strong presence in the development, management, and the maintenance of a common IT platform for rail in the Port of Antwerp.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://infrabel.be/en"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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CIMNE

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] CIMNE [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CIMNE is an autonomous research and development centre. The Centre for Innovation in Transport (CENIT), a research group of CIMNE, has the aim to help find sustainable and innovative solutions for transportation and mobility. CENIT specialises in research, development and technology transfer projects using big data and econometric analysis, with experience covering the transport economy.   CENIT works closely with the Port of Barcelona and is a relevant stakeholder bringing scientific support to the Port Authority. Moreover, CENIT is also working on several research projects in collaboration with the Port of Barcelona related to Green Ports.   Role in PIONEERS:   CENIT will lead the main tasks related to the development of a Master Plan of Energy Transition of the Port of Barcelona. Moreover, CENIT will work on the linked actions of the pilots by carrying out an analysis of the results as well as a comparison between the pilots of the lighthouse and the Port...

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Zero Emission Services

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Zero Emission Services [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ZES offers a new energy system to make inland shipping more sustainable: a complete product and services package for emission-free sailing based on exchangeable battery containers with green electricity, charging stations, technical support and an innovative payment concept for barge owners. Clean, climate neutral and ready to face the competition with fossil fuels.   Role in PIONEERS:   ZES will have a strong presence in areas related to ‘Quick change and charging’ and ‘Energy-optimisation’. More concretely, ZES investigates the feasibility of emission-free sailing on exchangeable battery containers in Belgium, starting with the Antwerp region.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://zeroemissionservices.nl/en/homepage/"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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