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June 13, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

PIONEERS at TOC Europe 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS at TOC Europe 2024 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PIONEERS participated in TOC Europe, from 11-13 June 2024, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.   At our consortium partner VDL booth (G14), PIONEERS was showcased and attendees had the opportunity to discover the innovative solutions towards a green and sustainable future for ports being developed within the project.   TOC Europe is a leading event for port decision-makers, policy experts, and solution providers worldwide. It is an essential platform to explore the latest port technology, connect with over 4,000 industry leaders, build new partnerships, and expand your business globally. The event offered more than 100 hours of high-level content, including live interviews, speaker presentations, and on-demand sessions, providing endless opportunities to learn, network, and be inspired.   Many thanks to all participants who passed by! Don't miss the boat - stay tuned with #PIONEERSeuports.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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May 21, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

PIONEERS at the Maritime Decarbonization by Enabling Key Technology Symbiosis Seminar 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS at the Maritime Decarbonization by Enabling Key Technology Symbiosis Seminar 2024 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The World Maritime University (WMU) hosted the "Maritime Decarbonization by Enabling Key Technology Symbiosis" seminar from 16-17 May 2024, in Malmö, Sweden. The event was dedicated to discussing and promoting green technologies to pave the way for sustainable maritime decarbonization.   On the second day, the seminar focused on the role of ports in the energy transition, under the theme "Ports as Energy Hubs: Opportunity and Challenges". This session, part of the SEANERGY project activities, aimed to gather feedback from relevant port cluster stakeholders to guide EU ports and policy-making towards the decarbonisation of the shipping sector.   PIONEERS and its sister project, MAGPIE, were invited to speak at this session. Wouter Schmidt from the University of Antwerp presented the PIONEERS project, highlighting the importance of ports in providing and producing green energy. While the core of the conference was the discussion on...

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May 17, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

The Future of Maritime Traffic Management: insights on the PIONEERS’ demo on Vessel Traffic Optimisation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Future of Maritime Traffic Management: insights on the PIONEERS' demo on Vessel Traffic Optimisation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Curious about the future of maritime traffic in ports?    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges and Macomi’s simulation solution, PortGenie, are developing a Vessel Traffic Optimization demonstrator as part of the PIONEERS project to explore these very questions.   Vessels often face extended waiting times both in port and when approaching it, leading to unnecessary emissions, increased costs, potential safety concerns, and decreased overall port efficiency. To address these issues, PIONEERS is developing advanced technologies to enhance port operations by reducing ship waiting times and improving traffic control in congested port areas.   PIONEERS efforts focus on two key technologies: Optimal Lock Planning and a Decision Support System (DSS). By leveraging business rules and AIS data, is possible to simulate realistic vessel movements and interactions, providing highly detailed insights into waterways navigation and optimizing berth and lock planning. Watch the simulation video here.   Recently,...

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May 9, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

PIONEERS at Greentech for Ports and Terminals Conference 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS at Greentech for Ports and Terminals Conference 2024 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PIONEERS was presented at the GreenTech for Ports and Terminals Conference 2024, held from 7-8 May in Barcelona, Spain.   Javier Garrido from the Port of Barcelona showcased PIONEERS during the day 1 morning session titled "High Ambition Climate Collective x C40 Cities Present: Clean Port Power Toolkit." In his presentation, Javier highlighted the role of PIONEERS towards a sustainable future for ports.   The conference brought together leading stakeholders in the industry for two days of insightful content, including case studies, keynote addresses, and panel discussions.   Attendees had the opportunity to: Network and learn from companies and individuals committed to sustainability, gaining valuable insights and connections to further their own sustainability journeys. Understand the critical need for collaboration among ports and terminals to achieve sustainability goals. Explore the implications of EU and IMO green initiatives on the industry, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations. Discover how early...

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April 26, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

Sustainable Freight Transport on EU’s agenda

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sustainable Freight Transport on EU's agenda [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a collaborative effort to guide European freight transport towards sustainability, the Flemish Government, through its EU team within the Departement Mobiliteit en Openbare Werken, took a leading role within the context of the Belgian EU presidency. On 23-24 April 2024, Antwerp, Belgium, hosted the Senior Policy Meeting on Sustainable Freight Transport, highlighting crucial policy initiatives and fostering collaborative pathways for implementation.   This two-day conference brought together stakeholders from 15 European Member States alongside representatives from the European Commission (DG MOVE and DG CLIMA), Transport & Environment (T&E), and ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe), among others. Co-hosted by Cathy Macharis, and supported by VIL Flanders Innovation Cluster for Logistics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the event explored a holistic approach to sustainability in logistics. Discussions centred on integrated policy strategies, building upon ongoing initiatives such as Fit for 55,...

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April 26, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

PIONEERS and MAGPIE’s interactive workshop

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS and MAGPIE's interactive workshop [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PIONEERS and MAGPIE, two flagship green port projects of the European Commission, hosted an engaging workshop on 24 April 2024, in Paris, France.   Titled "Smart Green Ports of the Future", this session took on the format of an interactive “Dragon’s Den” style game, showcasing four innovative solutions from both projects aimed at revolutionizing the maritime industry.   Gearte Nynke Noteboom from Zero Emission Services presented PIONEERS' demonstration "Corridor of Modular Docking Stations for Energy Containers", followed by Celeste Muilwijk from the Port of Rotterdam, who introduced MAGPIE's demo "Spreading Road Traffic". Chiara Saragani from CENIT presented PIONEERS' "Maritime 5G for Intelligent Vessel Location" and then, Muriel Andurand from CIRCOE showcased MAGPIE's demonstration: "Digital Tools for Carbon and Multimodality".   The on-site participants acted as the jury of these four pitches, evaluating each demo pitch against three key criteria: scalability, innovation level and potential risks. After the count of the jury's votes,...

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April 24, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

Port of Venlo’s stakeholder meeting

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Port of Venlo's stakeholder meeting [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 19 April 2024, the Port of Venlo in the Netherlands hosted a stakeholder kick-off meeting to begin calculating the ecological footprint of the Venlo port area, focusing on CO2, NOx, and PM emissions.   BISCI (Maastricht University, Fontys and TNO) will calculate the total emissions of the port. This comprehensive study will gather emissions data from at least ten individual companies as well as ship movements within the port. This initiative is unique as it addresses a gap in current environmental guidelines, which typically cover emissions for individual companies but not for entire areas.   The insights gained from this study will be instrumental in shaping the PIONEERS' Green Port Master Plan. Furthermore, the results will inform the Rhombus Upside project, the port's expansion efforts, and the MIRT Realisation Pact Venlo.   Don't miss the boat! Stay tuned with #PIONEERSeuports as we sail towards sustainable and smart ports![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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April 22, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

PIONEERS at Building Digital Twin International Congress 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS at Building Digital Twin International Congress 2024 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On 17 April 2024, PIONEERS participated in the 4th edition of the Building Digital Twin International Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. Chiara Saragani, Transport Researcher at CENIT and PhD Fellow at Port de Barcelona led a workshop discussing how a Digital Twin of a port can help calculate emissions, in the context of the work developed in the PIONEERS project.   PIONEERS is dedicated to addressing the environmental challenges faced by European ports by developing 19 impactful demonstrations and a Green Port Master Plan. The goal is to reduce EU ports ecological impact while maintaining competitiveness and supporting a sustainable global trade ecosystem.   The Congress, organized by the Building Digital Twin Association (BDTA) in collaboration with EUnet4DBP, featured an executive program with over 20 leading Digital Twin speakers. The event included 10-minute presentations and two round tables focusing on Civil Infrastructures Digital Twins, Digital Twin Use Cases,...

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April 19, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

PIONEERS at TRA 2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS at TRA 2024 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PIONEERS was represented at the largest European research and technology conference on transport and mobility – the Transport Research Arena (TRA).   Dublin, Ireland, welcomed more than 4000 participants from 50 countries during this year's edition of TRA, held from 15-18 April 2024.   At the ALICE ETP booth, alongside the sister project MAGPIE, PIONEERS showcased its innovative solutions towards a green and sustainable future for ports. Visitors had the chance to explore our Demonstrator's Showcase interactive map, featuring the 19 solutions developed within the PIONEERS project.   Inge de Wolf, PIONEERS' project coordinator from the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, introduced the demo "Modal shift in the commute of port employees" during the session “How the Port of Antwerp-Bruges supports port workers to shift towards sustainable modes of transport” at the UITP stand. We thank UITP for this opportunity!   PIONEERS partners Jeffrey Willems and Wouter Schmidt from the University of Antwerp enriched the conversations on...

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April 8, 2024
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by Julia Kosiek

Belgian’s First Green Hydrogen Boiler in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Belgian's First Green Hydrogen Boiler in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a groundbreaking move towards climate neutrality, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched a pilot project at one of the port's buildings with a boiler running entirely on green hydrogen.   This initiative, a collaboration between Imtech, Remeha, Solencopower, and the port authorities under the PIONEERS project, demonstrates the feasibility of climate-neutral technology. It is the first time such a boiler has been used in Belgium for a workshop of this size.   The green hydrogen used in this boiler is sourced entirely from renewable energy, with 70% coming from locally produced green energy from surplus solar panels and 30% from grid-based green power purchases.   This project marks a significant milestone in the port's ambitious climate plan aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.   Read the full press release here.   Read more about the demo here.   Don't miss the boat and join PIONEERS in Shaping the Green Ports...

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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement 101037564.