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Discover PIONEERS’ upcoming events #PIONEERSontheRoad

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Discover PIONEERS' upcoming events #PIONEERSontheRoad [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Schone Lucht Akkoord (Clean Air Agreement) 🗓️ 12 December 2023 |📍Utrecht, The Netherlands   The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Waterways, as part of the programme Schone Lucht Akkoord (Clean Air Agreement), is organising a meeting on the topic of emission-free inland ports. Peter van Wijlick from the Municipality of Venlo will be presenting Venlo's port Green Port Master Plan (GMPM) approach, in the framework of the work developed in PIONEERS.   Transport Research Arena 2024 🗓️ 15-18 April 2024 |📍 Dublin, Ireland   Transport Research Arena (TRA) is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility. More information will follow soon. Discover more about the conference here.[/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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PIONEERS at AIVP Conference 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS at AIVP Conference 2023 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PIONEERS was represented in Venice, Italy, from November 16th to 18th, 2023, for the AIVP Conference. Themed "Linking Ports and Citizens: A shared vision for the Future", the event was organised by AIVP in collaboration with the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority of Venice.   The conference offered a rich program featuring engaging sessions that explore various topics, including citizen engagement in the implementation of solutions for the energy transition, climate change and resilient port cities. The balance between tourism and the blue economy with local priorities, and how port-city interface projects can connect citizens with their port, will be other relevant topics of discussion. PIONEERS and its sister project MAGPIE had a joint stand at the event. It was an incredible opportunity to share with participants how EU-funded initiatives are actively shaping the future of 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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PIONEERS Interactive Map is now LIVE!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS Interactive Map is now LIVE! [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The PIONEERS project is developing 19 ambitious demonstrators in the fields of clean energy production and supply, sustainable port design, modal shift and flow optimization, and digital transformation.   The interactive map portrays all the demos and aims to demonstrate the applicability and feasibility of green innovative solutions for ports, acting as a lighthouse for EU ports.   Step into the world of innovation, sustainability, and transformative technology as you explore our 19 innovative demonstrations here.   Join #PIONEERSeuports on its journey to Shaping the Green Ports of the Future![/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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PIONEERS General Assembly and presence at SCEWC 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS General Assembly and presence at SCEWC 2023 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The PIONEERS General Assembly was held on the 8th and 9th November 2023, hosted by Port de Barcelona. The GA coincided with the Smart City Expo World Congress 2023, an annual event that gathers over 25,000 experts in urban innovation and mobility. Within the umbrella of the Smart City Expo World Congress, a variety of themed events took place, such as the “Smart Ports: Piers of the Future”. Focusing on "Sailing Towards Innovation", the event unites experts in sustainability, innovation, and port tech to shape the port of tomorrow. Eight major participated at the event, including two PIONEERS ports, Antwerp-Bruges and Barcelona. The week started with an interactive session on the joint efforts from the ports of Antwerp-Bruges, Barcelona, Constanta and Venlo in the development of the Green Port Master Plan (GMPM). The session also featured a special guest speaker from PIONEERS sister project MAGPIE,...

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PIONEERS at Concrete Day 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS at Concrete Day 2023 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 43rd edition of the Concrete Day took place in Leuven, Belgium, on November 9th, 2023.   Organised by the Belgium Concrete Group (GBB), the program featured several activities such as discussion panels, workshops, demonstrations, a student contest and an exhibition area.   PIONEERS consortium partner Buildwise participated at the event through a dedicated stand where attendees had the opportunity to discover the demo on local resource recovery for green and circular concrete, one of the 19 demos of the PIONEERS project, and actually experiment the sand Zandstock A12.   This demo explores an innovative, alternative and local way to build new quays and terminals in the Canal Dock zone, potentially adaptable to a business model for other building projects. The aim is to replace up to 40% of the original sand in the concrete with local "upcycled sand" , offering numerous benefits, such as reduced environmental impact and local reclamation and...

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PIONEERS at Smart City Expo World Congress 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PIONEERS at Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Smart City Expo World Congress is the world’s largest and most influential event on urban innovation. This year's edition is scheduled to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from November 7th to 9th, 2023.   The conference serves as a platform to connect leaders from the most innovative companies, governments and organizations to drive cities towards a better future.   PIONEERS partners are excited to actively contribute to the event. Join Pieter Vandermeeren, Green Port Master Planner from Port of Antwerp-Bruges, and other industry experts at the panel session "Driving Sustainable and Intelligent Maritime Transport" on November 8th, from 11:30 to 12:15, to discuss about innovative technologies, alternative fuels, and digitalization's role in optimizing efficiency and reducing environmental impact.   We also invite you to visit the project's booth at the Tomorrow Blue Economy plaza, in Hall 2, and explore the 19 PIONEERS demonstrators.   Within the framework of the Smart City...

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PORT DIGITAL TWIN ENABLING TRACKING OF CO2 EMISSIONS

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][qodef_button size="" type="solid" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-download" font_weight="" text="DOWNLOAD THE FACTSHEET" link="https://pioneers-ports.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/19.-Catchy-PIONEERS_Port-Digital-Twin-enabling-tracking-of-CO2-emissions-1.pdf "][vc_empty_space height="80px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1692751719642{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] ABOUT [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] In today's rapidly evolving maritime industry, optimizing port operations and reducing carbon emissions is vital. The concept of a “Port Digital Twin” emerges as a crucial tool, offering a comprehensive view of port processes and facilitating data-driven decision-making to bolster efficiency and sustainability.   PIONEERS consortium partner IMEC aims to create a digital representation of a port, designed to help port authorities with decision-making by providing insights into CO2 emissions, logistics, and people movement developing a demo of 3 use cases that run the what-if scenario for vessel traffic, port emissions and train movement.   For more details about this demo, such as the methodology and expected outcomes, you can download the factsheet. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1688742515559{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] PARTNERS INVOLVED [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="4328" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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CONTAINERS TRANSPORT FORECAST

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][qodef_button size="" type="solid" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-download" font_weight="" text="DOWNLOAD THE FACTSHEET" link="https://pioneers-ports.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/18.-Catchy-PIONEERS_Containers-Transport-Forecast.pdf"][vc_empty_space height="80px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1692751719642{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] ABOUT [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Knowing in advance the number of trucks needed within the port operations is a very valuable information for planning and prioritising the inbound and outbound truck movements, especially in small and medium transportation companies. Furthermore, improving the efficiency of container truck transportation is a step towards the greening of ports.   PIONEERS consortium partners Port de Barcelona and Mosaic Factor are working on the development of a container transport forecasting system. This system uses advanced technology to predict truck demand and optimise truck fleets operating within the Port of Barcelona.   For more details about this demo, such as the methodology and expected outcomes, you can download the factsheet. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1688742515559{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] PARTNERS INVOLVED [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="4330" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="4329" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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MARITIME 5G FOR INTELLIGENT VESSEL LOCATION

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][qodef_button size="" type="solid" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-download" font_weight="" text="DOWNLOAD THE FACTSHEET" link="https://pioneers-ports.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/17.-catchy-PIONEERS_Maritime-5G-for-intelligent-vessel-location.pdf "][vc_empty_space height="80px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1692751719642{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] ABOUT [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Maritime operations often face challenges like ship delays and outdated tracking systems, which not only lead to emissions, increased costs, and safety concerns but also decrease overall efficiency.   To address these challenges, PIONEERS consortium partners CENIT and Port de Barcelona, are working together on the Intelligent Vessel Location System. This demo involves the installation of a 5G network, smart cameras, and an artificial intelligence algorithm to improve the accuracy and real-time tracking of vessel locations, calculating their exact positioning.   For more details about this demo, such as the methodology behind and expected outcomes, you can download the factsheet. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1688742515559{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] PARTNERS INVOLVED [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="4330" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="4324" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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VESSEL TRAFFIC OPTIMISATION

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][qodef_button size="" type="solid" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-download" font_weight="" text="DOWNLOAD THE FACTSHEET" link="https://pioneers-ports.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/16.-Catchy-PIONEERS_Vessel-traffic-optimisation.pdf"][vc_empty_space height="80px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1692751719642{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] ABOUT [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Vessels often face extended waiting times both during their time in the port and when approaching it. This not only leads to unnecessary emissions, increased costs, and potential safety concerns but also decreases overall port efficiency.   To address these issues, PIONEERS consortium partners MACOMI and Port of Antwerp-Bruges are working on cutting-edge technologies to enhance port operations significantly by reducing ship waiting times and enhancing traffic control in busy port areas. It involves the development of two key technologies: Optimal Lock Planning and a Decision Support System (DSS).   For more details about this demo, such as the innovative technologies and expected outcomes, you can download the factsheet. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1688742515559{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}"] PARTNERS INVOLVED [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="4261" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="4327" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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