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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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Danser

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Danser [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Danser is a shipping company with operations that extend from the seaports of Rotterdam and Antwerp to the hinterland destinations in the Benelux, Germany, and Switzerland. Danser provides an extensive transport network via barge and rail and its monitoring services allows customers with a better insight into their container transport. Since 1982, Danser has contributed to the advancement and reliability of intermodal container logistics.   Role in PIONEERS:   Danser will have a strong contribution in creating and implementing transparent and high-quality IT solutions to achieve transparency and widely applicable connections, as well as optimising capacity of used barges. Danser will also investigate and implement innovative low emission transport units.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://www.danser.nl/en-gb/Home"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Università di Genova

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Università di Genova [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Genova is among the oldest universities in Italy. In 2019, the University of Genova created a Marine Research Center labelled “Centro del Mare” that encompasses all marine related disciplines, resulting in a collection of highly specialised and multidisciplinary skills where more than 400 researchers carry out their teaching and research activity about the sea.   Role in PIONEERS:   The University of Genova will mainly participate in the Impact Assessment and Process Evaluation WP, having a strong role in the development of assessment method framework.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][qodef_button size="small" type="outline" target="_self" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Website" link="https://unige.it/en"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc3R5bGUlM0UlMEEucW9kZWYtcG9ydGZvbGlvLXRpdGxlJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwRElTUExBWSUzQSUyME5PTkUlMjAlMjFpbXBvcnRhbnQlM0IlMEElN0QlMEEuc21hbGwtc2xpZGVyLnFvZGVmLXBvcnRmb2xpby1zaW5nbGUtaG9sZGVyJTIwJTdCJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwTUFSR0lOLVRPUCUzQSUyMDEwMFBYJTIwJTIxaW1wb3J0YW50JTNCJTBBJTdEJTBBJTNDJTJGc3R5bGUlM0U=[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

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Stad Antwerpen

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Stad Antwerpen [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The city of Antwerp is the largest city of Flanders and one of the 13 “central cities” that perform a central function vis-à-vis their environment, in diverse areas such as mobility, employment, health care, education, culture and recreation. To address traffic issues, the Flemish government invested in all transport modes ensuring flowing traffic, safer roads, and a higher quality of life.    The City of Antwerp manages questions of public transport systems and cycle infrastructure in the region with the ambition of shifting half of all the movements in the wider Antwerp region towards more sustainable modes of transport by 2030. Moreover, the City of Antwerp has developed their innovative Smart Ways to Antwerp approach which have provided both the city and Antwerp Transport Region with a good insight in the mobility usage and travel behaviour, thus becoming pioneers in behavioural change.    Role in PIONEERS:   The city of Antwerp will lead Task 6.2.2....

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MACOMI

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MACOMI [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Macomi is a spin-off of Delft University of Technology with the goal to bring the latest academic developments on simulation and optimization software to companies and other institutes. To achieve this, Macomi works together with several international universities in Europe and in the USA.   Macomi is specialised in simulation-based decision support systems and predictive analytics, in order to foresee the future of their clients’ business environment and help them optimise resources, processes, and competencies to strengthen and sustain their competitive advantage. Macomi’s three major areas are related to workforce management, supply chains and transportation and logistics. In the transportation and logistics group, Macomi has extensive experience in simulation of rail networks, ports, waterways, and terminals.   Role in PIONEERS:   Macomi will develop the artificial intelligence based optimization platform for the lock planning and real-time support for the traffic controllers. The aim of the optimization platform is to reduce and minimise the waiting times of...

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