Congress News – Page 18
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NewsDiscounts available for supporting associations’ members
The GreenPort events are supported by leading industry organisations who promote the event to members and the sector as a whole. In return, their members are entitled to a discount to attend. Check the list here and contact the organisers for details of the special rates available.
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NewsMaking the energy transition
With the Paris Agreement climate targets requiring the need to keep climate change within agreed limits, many ports will need to make drastic reductions in carbon emissions. The Port of Rotterdam Authority intends to develop the Port of Rotterdam into the heartland of the energy transition. Join the GreenPort ...
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NewsCreating the port of the future
Through a series of short presentations, conversations and working group tasks, practical solutions to everyday and future challenges for ports and terminals will be explored in the second of two Working Groups. Book your place now to join in the conversation.
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NewsIndustry specialists lined up to speak at GreenPort Cruise
Participants at this year’s Cruise Conference will gain a wealth of knowledge from experts on topics dealing with the impact the continued growth of the cruise sector has on ports and local communities. Book your place now to find out more.
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NewsChairman, ESPO Cruise and Ferry Port Network, to give GP Cruise keynote address
In 2014 ESPO signed a strategic cooperation agreement with representatives from cruise ports including Cruise Baltic, Cruise Europe, Cruise Norway, MedCruise and Cruise Britain, with the aim of establishing ESPO as the official voice of the cruise and ferry port authorities when dealing with the EU.
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NewsRole-play session to feature industry professionals
In a unique experiment, that will take the form of a public meeting, the objective will be to highlight the views and concerns of all interested parties and the impact the development of a port might have on the community. The outcome of the meeting will be voted on ...
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NewsNew networking initiatives introduced to 2017 GreenPort Congress
As well as the Conference Dinner, at the iconic Pompstation, and the Welcome Reception, held at Dudok aan ''t IJ in the Port HQ Port, a ‘Speakers’ Corner’ will give participants the opportunity to carry on discussions and networking with presenters from each session.
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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.
