Congress & Cruise News – Page 17
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NewsLast chance to save 20% - Early bird discount ends today!
The GreenPort Cruise & Congress early bird discount ends today! This is your last chance to save 20% on delegate places for GreenPort Cruise, GreenPort Congress or the combined conference package.
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NewsCruise port infrastructure initiatives to feature at GP Cruise
The second session at GP Cruise will see industry specialists from PIANC, MedCruise and Amsterdam’s Passenger Terminal impart their specialist knowledge on developing cruise ports sustainably.
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NewsWorking group to focus on SDGs
Moderated by ex-APM Terminals environment specialist, this interactive session will aim to help delegates Identify and engage with the key sustainability issues: materiality assessment, sustainability reporting, and the relevance of the sustainable development goals (SDG) to the port sector.
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NewsSchiphol Airport’s Director for Corporate Responsibility confirmed as keynote speaker
Denise Pronk is responsible for sustainability at Royal Schiphol Group. Her vision is that sustainability is an integral part of the business and is working around the clock to improve Schiphol’s corporate responsibility. Based in the strategy department, her focus areas are the long-term vision, the integrating of sustainability in ...
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NewsEuropean Commission to present PRF Directive revision update
By the time of this year’s GreenPort Cruise Conference, the Commission proposal on Port Reception Facilities Directive will be close to being on the table. Anna Bobo Remijn, will present the revisions during a session dedicated to getting the buy-in from all port users.
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NewsPort of Amsterdam and Eneco: new partners in Amsterdam wind farm
Port of Amsterdam and Dutch energy company Eneco today announced a new partnership for the generation and supply of wind energy. Port of Amsterdam will be acquiring a 50% stake in Eneco’s existing Afrikahaven wind farm, located in the Western port area.
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NewsCruise ship fuelled by LNG while docked
Germany-headquartered AIDA Cruises will supply its newly launched cruise ship with low-emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) while she is docked in the Port of Barcelona.
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NewsEarly bird rate currently available, book now to save more than €350!
Register now to save 20% and to join in the conversation. With workshops, working groups, role-play on a port development meeting and inspirational keynote speakers, this year’s GreenPort programmes will equip and inspire participants to work with partners in the port on sustainability issues.
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NewsFormer Dutch PM and sustainability champion to give 2017 keynote address
Jan Peter Balkenende, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, partner of corporate responsibility at EY, and chair of the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition, will set the scene at this year’s GreenPort Congress.
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NewsGreenPort Cruise: Port of Amsterdam’s Cruise Director to give Welcome address
Alma Prins’ address, entitled ‘Growth of cruise: blessing or curse’ will take a snapshot of the benefits for the city and region, whilst also taking into consideration the challenges for sustainable development, that this continued growth brings.
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NewsGreenPort Congress 2017 – Creating partnerships for sustainable development
Following the theme of working together, highlights of this year’s interactive programme include: working groups tasked to work with other participants to create solutions to issues raised in the opening presentations, and a totally interactive work shop in which participants work on their carbon foot-printing methodologies.
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NewsConference Dinner and Welcome Reception venues confirmed
Port of Amsterdam, has confirmed that this year’s Conference Dinner will be held at the iconic Pompstation, whilst the Welcome Reception will be held at Dudok aan ''t IJ, located in the HQ of the Port. As always, the GreenPort Congress networking will undoubtedly live up to its reputation ...
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NewsTallinn to build sustainable cruise terminal
Port of Tallinn has declared it plans to build a new terminal for cruise tourists with a sustainable focus throughout.
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NewsProgrammes released for the 2017 GP Cruise Conference and GP Congress
Entitled ‘Creating Partnerships for sustainable development’, this year’s programmes are designed to be involving and interactive for all participants and will equip participants with knowledge and practical information on reducing emissions and footprints together with sustainability recommendations. Register now to save 20% and to join in the conversation.
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NewsProvisional programme to be released imminently
This year’s GreenPort Congress programme contains many examples of working in partnership with stakeholders, combined with practical information on reducing emissions, footprint and sustainability recommendations. The programme is designed to be involving and interactive, so we urge delegates to register now and join in the conversation.
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NewsLeading industry organisations confirm support for GreenPort Cruise 2017
With cruise passenger numbers still on the increase and cruise terminals and associated infrastructure dealing with the consequences, leading associations such as MedCruise, Cruise Europe, CLIA (Europe), AssoPorti, Baltic Ports and ESPO will all be supporting the 5th edition, highlighting the importance of the event to the sector.
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NewsEfficient cruise terminal development
The international engineering consultancy Ramboll has been appointed to lead a highly skilled technical team developing a new permanent cruise terminal facility on the UK’s River Mersey.
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NewsA collective voice in sustainability
Safety and environmental risk expert, RightShip, is the latest company to join The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), the collective group working together to help create a more environmentally sustainable maritime industry by 2040.
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NewsGreenPort Congress networking dinner venue confirmed
2017 hosts, Port of Amsterdam, has confirmed that this year’s Conference Dinner will be held at the iconic Pompstation. The GreenPort Congress is renowned for its networking opportunities and this year’s event looks set to exceed all expectations.
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NewsPort of Amsterdam CEO confirmed to give keynote address at 2017 GreenPort Congress
Koen Overtoom, CEO since December 2016, will share the ‘Sustainability ambitions and challenges of the port of Amsterdam’. The port of Amsterdam is one of the largest energy ports in Europe and delegates will learn about the port’s challenges but also its best practices. Book now to guarantee your ...
