The 2013 GreenPort Congress clearly identified that to achieve an environmentally responsible port sector, port users need to communicate more. The 9th GreenPort Congress will therefore focus on improving the relationship between the ports, its users, customers and stakeholders, who will all be involved throughout the programme.<\/p>\n
* Port Authorities<\/strong> will learn about responding to stakeholders expectations, air and water quality issues, dealing with waste and financing R&D projects With representatives from all port stakeholders in attendance, the conference will offer unprecedented opportunities for networking and for the exchange of information and ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The call for papers has now been released and abstracts are invited on the following:<\/p>\n Tools for green ports to respond to stakeholders\u2019 expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Green logistics\/hinterland connections: Environmental footprint of port logistic chains; Green services\/Infrastructure<\/p>\n Incentives to green port users: Differentiated port dues; Green clauses in concessions and lease agreements<\/p>\n Communications and reporting: sustainability reporting; website information<\/p>\n Meeting the forthcoming challenges for green ports:<\/strong><\/p>\n Air Quality: LNG; Shore side electricity; Port projects targeting air quality<\/p>\n Water quality: Ballast water; Scrubbers; Port projects targeting water quality<\/p>\n Waste: Cargo residues; Scrubbers sludge; Black and grey water<\/p>\n The 2nd GreenPort Cruise<\/strong> conference will cover the environmental and sustainability issues facing cruise port and terminals across the world as, with the increasing popularity of cruise holidays, ports are seeing a large increase in the size and number of passenger ships visiting. The local infrastructure is also required to cope with the influx of huge numbers of passengers at a time. The GreenPort Cruise <\/b>conference will be held the day before the GreenPort Congress and delegates will have the opportunity to network with stakeholders and suppliers from cruise port and terminals across the world.<\/p>\n * Cruise ports<\/strong> will learn how to avoid congestion in the cruise port, whether to chose Cold ironing or LNG and improving the Port-City interface The Call for Papers has now been released and abstracts are invited on the following subjects:<\/p>\n \u2022Green mobility in the port<\/p>\n \u2022Port-City interface<\/p>\n \u2022Cold ironing or LNG? The growing impact in port cities<\/p>\n \u2022Waste management in the cruise port<\/p>\n \u2022Avoiding noise pollution by cruise ships in the city<\/p>\n \u2022Improving cruise ship terminals<\/p>\n \u2022Avoiding congestion in the cruise port<\/p>\n
* Terminal Operators<\/strong> will find out the impact of regional and global shipping regulations and their impact on ports, how to improve air quality, green clauses in concessions and lease agreements
* Logistics providers and shippers<\/strong> will be informed about the environmental footprint of port logistic chains, hinterland connections and green services for infrastructure development
* Shipowners<\/strong> will learn about incentives for green port users and differentiated port dues<\/p>\n
* Cruise terminal operators<\/strong> will hear about waste management solutions and improving cruise ship terminals
* Cruise ship operators<\/strong> will find out how to avoid noise pollution in city ports<\/p>\n