PortXL and GTT join forces to drive innovation

Established in 2015, PortXL bridges the gap between start-ups and established players. This year, it has helped eight sustainable maritime start-ups and scale-ups on to development programmes since September.

The company said it was delighted to bring liquefied gas expert, GTT on board. “Their advanced technological knowledge and innovative vision create great opportunities for start-ups and scale-ups,” explained Christel Pullens, managing director at PortXL.

“Working together with the other partners in our maritime accelerator will contribute to the development of the whole maritime and port ecosystem as a whole.”

By having PortXL’s extensive network and GTT’s industry knowledge, the two hope to ‘unlock new opportunities, drive innovation, and shape the sustainable future of maritime operations’. PortXL and GTT plan to collaborate on various initiatives, including the start-up acceleration programmes and industry-wide events.

“Collaborating with PortXL will give us access to a dynamic ecosystem made up of committed start-ups,” said Jean-Baptiste Boutillier, Innovation vice president at GTT. “This collaboration illustrates our commitment to fostering a spirit of innovation and embracing disruptive ideas, propelling us towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future for the entire industry.”