The 2013 GreenPort Congress clearly identified that to achieve an environmentally responsible port sector, port users need to communicate more. The 9th GreenPort Congress next month will therefore focus on improving the relationship between the ports, its users, customers and stakeholders, who will all be involved in the comprehensive programme.

The programme is comprehensive for The 9th GreenPort Congress and includes sessions on:

• Customers, users and stakeholders perception of a Green Port
• Tools for green ports to respond to stakeholders’ expectations – working groups
• Global versus regional regulations on shipping related aspects and impact on ports
• Green ports meeting forthcoming challenges – working groups
• Financing opportunities for green port projects
• Ongoing green port projects

The 9th GreenPort Congress will focus on improving the relationship between the ports, its users, customers and stakeholders, who will all be involved throughout the programme.

• Port Authorities will learn about responding to stakeholders expectations, air and water quality issues, dealing with waste and financing R&D projects
• Terminal Operators 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 will be informed about the environmental footprint of port logistic chains, hinterland connections and green services for infrastructure development
• Shipowners will learn about incentives for green port users and differentiated port dues

With the increasing popularity of cruise holidays, ports are seeing a large increase in the number and size of passenger ships using their facilities and the local infrastructure is also required to cope with the influx of huge numbers of passengers at a time, the 2nd GreenPort Cruise Conference will focus on the environmental and sustainability issues facing Cruise terminals across the world. Sessions will be focussed around:

• Onshore Power Supply (cold ironing) or LNG?
• Waste management
• Improving cruise ship terminals
• Port-City interface panel discussion

With representatives from all port stakeholders in attendance, the conference will offer unprecedented opportunities for networking and for the exchange of information and ideas.

Book your place today for this comprehensive event.