GreenPort Congress & Cruise Conference Programme

Please see below the programme for GreenPort Congress 2025, hosted by Transport Malta & EOPSA.

Places at GreenPort Congress include two day conference attendance, a place at the welcome reception, a place at the conference dinner, lunch and refreshments throughout, full documentation in electronic format and a place on the Port Tour.

For further information about GreenPort Cruise Conference and GreenPort Congress, email sales@greenport.com or call the Events team on +44 1329 825335.

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2025 Programme: Day One - Congress, Wednesday 15th October,

Wednesday 15th October - Day 1

08:30	Coffee & Registration
09:30	Opening by Chairman/Moderator Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts, EcoSLC Mark van der Veen, Director of the Graduate School of Business, University of Amsterdam
09:40	Welcome Address Hon Dr. Chris Bonett, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Kurt Farrugia, CEO, Transport Malta
09:55	ESPO Environmental Report Tim Verhoeven, Senior Policy Advisor - Sustainable Development, ESPO
10:20	ECOSLC Environmental Report Marti Puig Duran, Chemical Engineer & University Lecturer, Polytechnic University of Catalonia
10:45	Q&A
11:00	Coffee & Networking
	Session 2: Harbouring the Future: Infrastructure for a Stronger Port Ecosystem. Infrastructure at port to support sustainable practises, including multimodal development, infrastructure for future fuels and the newest innovation development. Moderator: Mark van der Veen, Director of the Graduate School of Business, University of Amsterdam
11:30	The sH₂ unter@ports project The sH₂ unter@ports project, consisting of six project partners ranging from port operators and rail transport companies to research institutes, investigated the conversion of shunting operations in the ports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven to climate-neutral drives. Insa Pohlenga, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation, Unit 32 – Environmental and Climate Matters, Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
11:45	Port of Hamburg as a Centre for Green Hydrogen Manfred Lebmeier, Senior Environmental Advisor, Hamburg Port Authority
12:00	How Targeted Lubrication Strategies Can Support Sustainability in the Port Industry. Christian Kiefer, Business Development Manager, Klüber Lubrication
12:15	The BlueBARGE Project The BlueBARGE Project addresses the design, development, and demonstration of an optimum power-barge solution to support offshore power supply to moored and anchored vessels, limiting local polluting emissions and global GHG footprint in a life cycle perspective, following a modular, scalable, adaptable, and flexible design approach. Ignacio Benítez, PhD, Senior Project Manager - Innovation & Port Cluster Development, Fundacion Valenciaport
12:30	Q&A
12:45	Lunch

Session 3.1: Renewables, Reclamation & Responsible Economic Growth
	A look at ecological design, biofouling control, and sustainable dredging as pathways to integrate renewables, enable reclamation, and foster responsible economic growth in the port sector.
Moderator	Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts, EcoSLC
14:10	Nature Based Solutions This presentation will showcase a new guide on implementing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in ports, featuring an overview of NBS opportunities specifically for ports, project examples, and strategies for overcoming implementation challenges. Niels van Kouwen MSc, Maritime and Resilience Consultant/ Specialist, Haskoning
14:25	ISO Guidance on In-Water Cleaning The upcoming ISO 6319 standard will guide ports in approving in-water hull cleaning, preventing invasive species spread and reducing emissions through improved hull smoothness and reduced fuel use. Irene O. Tvedten PhD, Senior Advisor, Bellona Foundation
14:40	Dredging for Sustainable Infrastructure: The Port Focus Dredging is essential for sustainable port development. The DFSI approach promotes economic, social, and environmental balance, guiding global projects toward greater long-term value and positive overall impact. Arnold de Bruijn, Director, IADC
15:10	Q&A
15:30	Coffee & Networking

3.2 Workshop 1
14:10	Circular Economy Strategies and Indicators for Sustainable Port Development The workshop will explore: What is the role of circular economy in port sustainability? How can ports measure circularity through meaningful indicators? What are the benefits of integrating circular strategies into port operations and reporting? And how can ports foster innovation and collaboration through circular practices? Note: workshops must be booked in advance due to limited numbers. Please contact the team at info@ greenportcongress.com to confirm.* *Note: We are limited to 35 participants per workshop.
Moderator	Marti Puig Duran, Chemical Engineer & University Lecturer, Polytechnic University of Catalonia

3.2 Workshop 1

14:10

Circular Economy Strategies and Indicators for Sustainable Port Development

The workshop will explore:

What is the role of circular economy in port sustainability?
How can ports measure circularity through meaningful indicators?
What are the benefits of integrating circular strategies into port operations and reporting?
And how can ports foster innovation and collaboration through circular practices?

Note: workshops must be booked in advance due to limited numbers. Please contact the team at info@ greenportcongress.com to confirm.*

*Note: We are limited to 35 participants per workshop.

Moderator

Marti Puig Duran, Chemical Engineer & University Lecturer, Polytechnic University of Catalonia

Session 4: Ports of the Future
	Innovation, energy transition and new roles for the port beyond 2050. This session will look into global and regional challenges, and a look at the ambition of Europe operating in a global context.
Moderator	Dr. Mark van der Veen, Director - Graduate School of Business, University of Amsterdam
16:00	Edvard Molitor, Head of International Public Affairs and Sustainability, Port of Gothenburg & Chair, IAPH Climate and Energy Committee Tim Verhoeven, Senior Policy Advisor Sustainable Development, EcoPorts Coördinator, ESPO Jan Egbertsen, Manager - Innovation, Port of Amsterdam Koen Hamels, Port Environmental Advisor, Port of Antwerp-Bruges
17:00	Day 1 Round Up with Chairs
17:15	Conference Close

4.2 Workshop 2
14:10	Calming the Waters – Delivering Sustainable Cruise Operations This workshop will explore both the positive impacts and contentious challenges of cruise operations—shifting the focus from purely economic concerns to the environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of sustainability. Key questions to be debated: What challenges and strategic recommendations could shape sustainability in the cruise industry? How can we bridge the gap between policy and practice to better support local communities and economies? Note: Workshops have a limited capacity on a first come first serve basis. *Note: We are limited to 35 participants per workshop.
Moderator	Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts, EcoSLC

4.2 Workshop 2

14:10

Calming the Waters – Delivering Sustainable Cruise Operations

This workshop will explore both the positive impacts and contentious challenges of cruise operations—shifting the focus from purely economic concerns to the environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of sustainability.

Key questions to be debated:

What challenges and strategic recommendations could shape sustainability in the cruise industry?
How can we bridge the gap between policy and practice to better support local communities and economies?

Note: Workshops have a limited capacity on a first come first serve basis.

*Note: We are limited to 35 participants per workshop.

Moderator

Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts, EcoSLC

Conference Dinner
19:00-22:00	Hosted by Transport Malta Join us for 3-courses in Taste History. On arrival, guests will be welcomed with a glass of prosecco followed by flowing wine and water throughout the experience. The menu will be thematic and historical with chefs providing a bespoke menu as researched by their curatorial team. The Malta Maritime Museum, Xatt l-Assedju l-Kbir, Birgu BRG 1721, Malta

Day Two - Congress, Thursday 16th October 2025

08:30	Coffee & Registration
09:00	Opening by Chairman Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts, EcoSLC
09:10	Keynote 1: Strategy for Resilience and Decarbonisation Panel Moderator: Chris Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts, EcoSLC Challenges for EU ports from the perspective of Port Authorities and Terminals are particularly relevant, this session will look at macro and micro challenges faced by members, and outline their expectations at a time when the European Commission is developing the EU Ports Strategy. Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General, ESPO Lamia Kerdjoudj, Secretary General, FEPORT
09:40	Plug in for the Planet: Shore Power Contracts and the Path to Implementation. Speakers to be announced
10:25	Coffee & Networking
	Session 5: Managing Cyber Risk in Automating Processes Panel Moderator: Nicolette van der Jagt, Director-General, CLECAT
10:50	Lamia Kerdjoudj, Secretary General, FEPORT Jon Kuiper, Senior Policy Advisor – Dutch Supply Chain Digitalisation, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure Port of Rotterdam **
12:10	Closing Remarks with Chairs
12:20	Lunch & Networking

Conference Fee: €2390.00 + VAT

Fee Includes

Two day conference attendance at GreenPort Congress
Acess to full DTF: Shore to Ship Conference
Full documentation in electronic format
Lunch and refreshments throughout
Place at the Welcome Reception
Place at the Gala Dinner
Place at the Port Tour

Booking Online

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Contact Us

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