GreenPort Congress final paper call

GreenPort Cruise & Congress brings together the whole port community and is the platform for the exchange of information on the latest in sustainable environmental practice.

The 16th edition of the conference, taking place from 20 to 22 October 2021, will provide senior port professionals with a meeting place to discuss and share the latest in sustainable development and environmental practice within ports, terminals and their associated logistics supply chains.

To be considered for the programme, send your abstract or presentation in covering one of the following areas:

Congress

The EU’s new climate plan ‘The Green Deal’ – how will this affect ports big and small, with a focus on specific case studies.
Onshore power supply – financial and technical challenges
Ports getting ahead for new fuels – methane, ammonia, hydrogen
New types of alternative power in ports
The latest in port equipment
Collaborative community projects – integrating the port with the people and local industry
Achieving climate and sustainability goals through cross-industry partnerships and collaboration
Sustainable transport and logistics in the hinterland connections of the port – short sea shipping, road, rail
Biodiversity protection & enhancement (projects)
The impact of the pandemic on port environment and shipping

Cruise

The multiple impacts of Cruise – on the port and on the surrounding areas visited by tourists
The impact of the pandemic on the Cruise Industry and its impacts on the environment
Latest green terminal projects
Sustainable cruise projects
Sustainable cruise initiative in Europe
Regulatory aspects/environmental impacts of ro-ro and ro-pax activity in ports
The latest on LNG advancements port-side – refuelling, infrastructure, etc plus case studies
Eco Cruise Ships

Abstracts or presentations should be no more than 250 words and should be sent, with a biography of the speaker, headshot photo and logo, to Josie Gilchriest: Jgilchriest@mercatormedia.com by 15 April 2021 at the latest.

For further information about speaking, sponsoring or attending as a delegate, contact the Mercator Media Events team on +44 1329 825335 or email: congress@greenport.com