President’s Welcome

Paolo Costa, President of Venice Port Authority, to welcome attendees to the 11th GreenPort Congress.

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The 4th GreenPort Cruise Conference and 11th GreenPort Congress will be hosted by Venice Port Authority from 11-14 October 2016. Over the two days, delegates attending the GreenPort Congress will hear presentations, and will be involved in discussion and working groups, on the following topics:

  • Alternative fuels for port infrastructure and maritime transport
  • Reducing the carbon footprint of the logistics chain through joint ventures between ports, terminal operators and members of the port community
  • Port Expansion to deal with Ultra Large Container Vessels and Mega Cargoes: dredging and alternatives
  • Port Reception Facilities/Dust/Noise/Air emissions
  • The Circular Economy
  • Industrial symbiosis
  • Remediation in the port area
  • Alternative and renewable energy in ports

A Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner and Port Tour, all hosted by Venice Port Authority, will all be included and delegates can save 20% with the early bird rate, which is currently available.

Contact the Events team on +44 1329 825335 or email congress@greenport.com.

Don’t forget to follow the event on Twitter @GPCongress.