Congress & Cruise News – Page 18
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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 ...
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NewsNew for 2017 - highly interactive programmes
The 2017 GreenPort Cruise and GreenPort Congress programmes will feature interactive presentations, discussion sessions, working groups and more. With the aim of equipping participants with key learning points that will ultimately reduce costs, delegates will benefit from enhanced networking and knowledge sharing opportunities.
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NewsLooking to reach port environmental decision makers?
Manufacturers of emission reducing and cost saving equipment and solutions take note – our delegates are looking for solutions. Your presence at GreenPort 2017 will put your brand in front of the global port sector.
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NewsPort of Amsterdam's invitation to GreenPort Partners
The ‘Port of partnerships’ looks forward to bringing all members of the port community together at the GreenPort events this October, to explore, share and work together, with the aim of all to become leading sustainable ports and terminals of the world.
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NewsLeading industry organisations reconfirm support for Greenport 2017
Each year, the GreenPort events are supported by a number of major industry organisations connected with ports and shipping whose members will benefit from discounts to attend. The 2017 GreenPort events – GreenPort Cruise and GreenPort Congress, will be hosted by the Port of Amsterdam from 10-13 October 2017. ...
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NewsGreenPort Congress – delivering a high calibre audience
The 2016 GreenPort event saw nearly 200 attendees come together in Venice at a two-day technical conference, as well as a series of social events, designed to maximise the networking opportunities. Book your place now and save 20% with the early bird rate.
