The conference organised by Mercator Media Ltd will be held for the first time in Newcastle, Australia from the 15 to 16 February 2023 and concludes with a half day port tour on 17 February.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pleased to announce the launch of GreenPort Congress Oceania and look forward to bringing speaker and delegates from the Oceanic region and beyond to learn about the latest sustainable developments and environmental practices,\u201d said Andrew Webster, chief executive of Mercator Media.<\/p>\n
Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n GreenPort Congress & Cruise has been running for almost two decades in Europe and host ports include Hamburg, Barcelona, Venice, Amsterdam, Valencia, Oslo, Piraeus and most recently Antwerp-Bruges.<\/p>\n The conference raises opportunities for maritime ports and terminals to reduce their carbon footprints whilst becoming more sensitive to the environmental considerations, which are vital to future success.<\/p>\n Port of Newcastle is Australia\u2019s deepwater global gateway, the largest on the nation\u2019s East Coast and is committed to driving the principles of sustainability throughout its operations. It\u2019s the first port in Australia and New Zealand to become a member of the International EcoPorts network. <\/p>\n \u201cPort of Newcastle is proud to host the inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania. Sustainability is at the core of our business as we work to create a safe, environmentally and socially responsible port of the future. We look forward to welcoming leaders, experts and innovators of the industry from near and far to beautiful Newcastle in 2023,\u201d said Matthew Stephenson, senior manager investor relations and ESG, Port of Newcastle.<\/p>\n The inaugural edition of the conference will be chaired by Christopher Wooldridge, science coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC and Visiting Research Fellow, Cardiff University,<\/p>\n This is a 2 \u00bd day conference which includes a welcome address, keynote speakers and various sessions and working groups, with ample opportunity to network during the refreshment and lunch breaks. A welcome reception, gala dinner and port tour hosted by Port of Newcastle are included in the delegate package.<\/p>\n