GreenPort Congress & Cruise Conference Programme

Please see below the programme for GreenPort Congress & Cruise 2024, hosted by HAROPA Port.

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Places at GreenPort Congress included two day conference attendance, with the choice to attend the cruise stream or the congress stream on day one, 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 congress@greenport.com or call the Events team on +44 1329 825335.

Tuesday 22 October 2024


19:00-22:00	The perfect opportunity to consider the topics and working groups taking place during the following two days. LeHavre Town Hall, Place de l Hotel de Ville

Day One - Congress & Cruise, Wednesday, 23rd October 2024

08:30	Coffee & Networking
09:30	Welcomeby Chairman Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC
09:40	Welcome Address by Haropa Port Kris Danaradjou, Deputy General Manager in Charge of Development, HAROPA
10:00	Session 1.1 Building a Sustainable Future Priorities & Challenges for meeting net-zero
Moderator:	Chris Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General, ESPO Antonis Michail, Technical Director IAPH & WPSP, IAPH Lamia Kerdjoudj, Secretary General, FePORT Cedric Virciglio, Strategic Planning Director, HAROPA Port Nicolette van der Jagt, Director General, CLECAT.
11:10	Coffee & Networking

Session 1.2: Congress & Cruise
	Electrification of Ports Hear about the latest developments in the electrification of ports, cruise terminals and equipment.
Moderator	Dr. Mark van der Veen, Director of the Graduate School of Business, University of Amsterdam
11:30	Electrification of Ports, Cruise Terminals & Equipment Hervé Geraud, Onshore Power Supply Expert, HAROPA Port
11:45	Onshore Power Supply: The Business Case Roland Teixeira, President, EOPSA EOPSA’s 2024 strategy focuses on the business case and bankability of OPS, converging energy, maritime, and port experts to create a versatile, financially viable model, featuring the Cherbourg Port Microgrid.
12:00	Scaling Customized Shore Power Peter Castberg Knudsen, CCO & Partner, PowerCon Using standardized modules to create shore power solutions for ports world-wide
12:15	How to Solve the ‘Connection Dilemma’ Martin Tiling, Head of Shorepower, igus GmbH Best practices from the Port of Hamburg becoming Europe’s shore power pioneer
12:30	Question & Answer Session
12:45	Lunch & Networking

Session 2.1: Congress Stream
	Green Corridors An update on recent projects and developments on creating green corridors.
Moderator	Dr. Mark van der Veen, Director of the Graduate School of Business, University of Amsterdam
14:10	Green Corridors - update on recent developments and case studies Megan Turner, Environment and Sustainability Manager, Port of Dover In 2023, the Port of Dover led a feasibility study for a Green Corridor with Calais/Dunkirk, focusing on energy pathways, regulations, grid upgrades, and universal charging infrastructure.
14:25	Green Corridors – moving from promises to real action Edvard Molitor, Head of International Public Affairs and Sustainability, Port of Gothenburg A look into the rapid growth of global green corridor projects, highlighting the Port of Gothenburg’s pioneering biofuel and ammonia initiatives, emphasizing collaboration, challenges, and lessons in achieving sustainable shipping.
14:40	Validation of an Irish Sea Green Shipping Corridor Richard Willis, Technical Director, Royal HaskoningDHV This presentation outlines pilot projects for a green shipping corridor, detailing strategic steps, funding, and leadership needed for successful low-carbon shipping initiatives.
14:55	Session: Environmental Challenges Faced by European Sea Ports Dr Sotirios Theofanis, Executive Director, Marlogmind & Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, Rutgers University.
15:10	Question & Answer Session
15:30	Coffee & Networking

Session 2.2: Cruise Stream
	Decarbonising Cruising: Sustainability Investments & Projects A chance to hear from experts on the latest sustainability investments and the work being done to tackle the environmental, social and economic impacts of cruise operations.
Moderator	Valeria Mangiarotti, Marketing Manager, Port System Authority of the Sardinian Sea & MedCruise Board of Directors
14:10	The state of the art of technical environmental solutions in Mediterranean ports Valeria Mangiarotti, Marketing Manager, Port System Authority of the Sardinian Sea European directive and regulations about the environment and the concrete solutions of the mediterranean ports.
14:30	Sustainability between challenges and opportunities in the Mediterranean Ports Jamil Ouazzani, Director of Marketing & Strategic Intelligence, SGPTV SA (Tangier City Port Management Company)
14:50	Even Husby, Head of Environment, Port of Bergen
15:10	Question & Answer Session
15:30	Coffee & Networking

Session 3.1: Congress Stream
	Resourcing the Transition to Sustainability Are all ports equal? A look at seaports vs. inland enabling practicable implementation options for compliance, cost/risk reduction, environmental protection, and sustainability.
Moderator	Chris Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC
16:00	Resourcing the Transition to Sustainability Cedric Virciglio, Strategic Planning Director, HAROPA PORT
16:15	Port Readiness Level for Marine Fuels Assessment Tool Antonis Michail, Technical Director IAPH & WPS, IAPH
16:30	The Role of Megaports in Climate Change Marti Puig Duran, Polytechnic University of Catalonia EU mega ports prioritize climate change, adopting strategies like GHG reduction targets and On-shore Power Supply. The paper highlights implementation challenges, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration for sustainable port management and climate change adaptation.
16:45	Green Inland Ports – the way forward Rob Leeuw van Weenen, Senior Project Manager, Panteia Nederland Ioanna Kourouniotti, Freight Transport and Ports Consultant, Panteia Developing an Environmental and Sustainable Management System for greening Inland Ports
17:00	Question & Answers
17:20	Day 1 Roundup with Chair
17:30	Conference Close

Session 3.2: Congress Stream
	Cruise Infrastructure & Development An update on the latest projects in cruise infrastructure and development.
Moderator	Valeria Mangiarotti, Marketing Manager, Port System Authority of the Sardinian Sea & MedCruise Board of Directors
16:00	Malta’s Onshore Power Supply: A Groundbreaking Initiative for Cruise Liners Norbert Grech, Senior Manager - Ports & Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta Malta is making waves in the maritime industry with its initiative in onshore power supply (OPS), setting a new standard for environmental responsibility in Europe. As amongst the first countries in the continent to provide shoreto-ship electricity to multiple cruise liners simultaneously
16:20	Importance of Data Tim Verhoeven, Projects & Policy Manager Sustainable Shipping, port of Antwerp-Bruges
16:40	Piraeus Port: Environmental performance approach at Cruise Terminal Chrysanthi Kontogiorgi, Chemical Engineer, Port of Piraeus Piraeus port has developed specific environmental performance monitoring program implemented in all port business sectors : Coastal-Ferry , Cruise area and commercial port area. The main pillars of the environmental performance at Cruise Terminal of Piraeus port are: 1. Circular economy implemented on waste management system as well as on development projects 2. Air and sea water quality monitoring 3. Energy management and emissions mitigation 4. Climate change resilience and adaptation
17:00	Question & Answer Session joined by Jamil Ouazzani, Director of marketing & Strategic Intelligence, SGPTV SA (Tangier City Port Management Company)
17:20	Day 1 Roundup with Chair
17:30	Conference Close

19:30-22:00	CONFERENCE DINNER – HOSTED BY HAROPA PORT An excellent chance to enjoy the company of fellow delegates and speakers, and to continue valuable business networking. Carre des Docks, Quai de la Réunion – Rue Marceau – 76600 LE HAVRE

19:30-22:00

CONFERENCE DINNER – HOSTED BY HAROPA PORT
An excellent chance to enjoy the company of fellow delegates and speakers, and to continue valuable business networking.
Carre des Docks, Quai de la Réunion – Rue Marceau – 76600 LE HAVRE

Day Two - Congress, Thursday 24th October 2024

08:30	Coffee & Registration
09:20	Opening by Chairman/Moderator Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC
09:30	ESPO Environmental Report Anaëlle Boudry, Senior Policy Advisorr, ESPO ESPO will present the 9th Annual Environmental Report. The ESPO Environmental Report is part of EcoPorts, which is the environmental flagship initiative of European Ports. The Environmental Report provides ESPO and European policymakers with insights on the environmental issues that European ports are working on, and informs the initiatives taken by ESPO.
09:55	ECOSLC Sustainability Report 2024 Marti Puig Duran, Chemical Engineer and University Lecturer, Polytechnic University of Catalonia Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC.,
10:20	Question & Answer Session
10:30	Coffee & Networking

Session 4.1
	Infrastructure Development for Multimodal Services A look into the adaptations needed to meet decarbonisation goals and address ecological transitions for logistics and supply chains
Moderator	Chris Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC
10:50	Infrastructure Development for Multimodal Services Pierre de Bellabre, Multimodality Project Director, HAROPA PORT
11:05	Port of Moerdijk: A Multimodal Hub for Europe Kyra Lemmens, Commercial Manager - Logistics, Port of Moerdijk
11:20	Friuli Venezia Giulia: an integrated logistics system Sergio Nardini, Head of Strategic Development, Port of Triest*
11:35	Decarbonizing Container Logistics on the River Seine Ulrich Malchow, Managing Director, Port Feeder Barge The latest developments at Port Feeder Barge to decarbonize intra port container logistics.
11:50	Question & Answer Session
12:10	Lunch & Networking

Session 4.2
	Investments in Decarbonisation A look into the latest investment initiatives supporting sustainability of ports.
Moderator	Dr Mark vander Veen, Director of the Graduate School of Business, University of Amsterdam
10:50	Sustainable Finance Lisa Hubert, Investment Director: Sustainable Ocean Fund, Mirova
11:05	Managing Subsidy Opportunities in a Coordinated Manner Tim Verhoeven, Projects & Policy Manager Sustainable Shipping, port of Antwerp-Bruges Managing the variety of subsidy opportunities on a coordinated manner. How the Port of Antwerp – Bruges subsidy desk creates opportunities for the port and its community.
11:20	Investments in Green bunker facilities Willem Slenderbroek, Senior Expert Ports and Shipping, MTBS MTBS has analysed the cost of creating green buker facilities to supply e-methanol and amonia to shipping. This presentation highlights why these bunker facilities are needed.
11:35	How AI and the fourth industrial revolution will impact the Logistics Industry Dawn Rasmussen, Managing Director, Problems Solved Ltd. A look at the types of AI technologies and their fit for logistics, technical infrastructure for AI integrations and leveraging machine learning for enhanced logistics efficiency.
11:50	Question & Answer Session
12:10	Lunch & Networking

Session 5
	Exploring the impact of revised TEN-T Guidelines (EU Regulation 2024/1679, Adopted on June 13, 2024) and EU Funding on the green transition of the maritime sector
Moderator	Christopher Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC
13:40	New TEN-T requirement to better connect the ports with their hinterland Mr Pawel Wojciechowski, EU TEN-T Coordinator for the North Sea Rhine Mediterranean European Transport Corridor
	New European Maritime Space *Ms. Gesine Meissner*, EU TEN-T Coordinator for the European Maritime Space
	EU funding support, with a focus on alternative fuels Mr Carlo Secchi, EU TEN-T Coordinator for the Atlantic European Transport Corridor
14:15	Question & Answers
14:50	Coffee Break & Networking

Session 6.1
	Successful Port Integration for Meeting Net-Zero Equitable, international collaboration to benefit communities and the environment.
Moderator	Chris Wooldridge, Science Coordinator EcoPorts EcoSLC
15:20	Loss of Biodiversity – An Underestimated Risk Malte Siegert, Chairman, NABU Hamburg Biodiversity is often overlooked in public and political spheres, overshadowed by climate change measures. Ports face challenges balancing economic development and biodiversity, risking severe ecological and economic impacts if biodiversity is neglected.
15:35	Activating APM Terminal’s NetZero strategy through local decarbonization roadmaps Andrea Wiholm, Director and Industrial PhD researcher, Decarbonisation Office APM Terminals The project developed local decarbonization roadmaps for APM Terminals’ global net zero strategy across eight terminals in nine countries. The presentation covers outcomes and lessons learned from these efforts.
15:50	Decarbonising the Port of Poole Maritime Industrial Cluster Deanna Cornell, Green and Smart Ports Consultant, RoyalHaskoningDHV This presentation outlines the steps in developing a Decarbonisation Plan for the Port of Poole Maritime Industrial Cluster, understanding current emission hotspots, identifying targets and developing a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to achieve Net Zero.
16:10	Confronting the Carbon Giant: Ports as Battlegrounds for Decarbonisation Sjoerd de Jager, CEO & Co-Founder, PortXchange Scope 3 emissions, transparency in emissions reporting, and community mobilization for environmental accountability, emphasizing ports’ roles in decarbonization and their impact on global supply chains and climate change efforts.
16:25	Question & Answer Session
16:50	Closing Remarks
17:00	End of Conference

Session 6.2
	Green Fuel Transition for Port A review of the progress being made to meet the 2050 goals for decarbonisation and current projects in place
Moderator	Dr. Mark van der Veen, Director of the Graduate School of Business, University of Amsterdam
15:20	Renewable energy – latest projects contributing to port growth Kris Danaradjou, Deputy General Manager in Charge of Development, HAROPA Port
15:35	Climate Strategies in Baltic Ports Bogdan Ołdakowski, Secretary General, BPO Baltic ports’ climate strategies, focusing on EU compliance, decarbonization, electrification, renewable energy, and ESG reporting, highlighting BPO’s role in multi-port decarbonization projects and energy transitions.
15:50	Hydrogen Fuel Cells as Onshore Power Supply Solution for Grid-Constrained Ports Anis Ayoub, Stationary Power EMEA, PlugPower Using hydrogen fuel cells for onshore power in ports, offering a sustainable alternative to overcome grid congestion and lack of infrastructure, aiding in decarbonization and sustainable practices
16:10	Green fuel transition from a cross-border perspective Sophie Delannoy, Program Manager – Sustainable Transport Fuels, North Sea Port Biofuels in transition
16:25	Question & Answer Session
16:50	Closing Remarks
17:00	End of Conference

Friday 25th October 2024

10:00	Port Tour - Hosted by the HAROPA PORT Join a Port Tour of HAROPA PORT in LeHavre. This will also be an opportunity to see the diversity of port infrastructures, such as the Screen Wall, the François 1er lock, the Southampton Quay in the heart of Le Havre, where Vincent Ganivet’s container arch has been installed, and the Malraux Museum. 125 boulevard Clémenceau, digue Charles Olsen, Le Havre
13:00	End of Conference

10:00

Port Tour - Hosted by the HAROPA PORT

Join a Port Tour of HAROPA PORT in LeHavre. This will also be an opportunity to see the diversity of port infrastructures, such as the Screen Wall, the François 1er lock, the Southampton Quay in the heart of Le Havre, where Vincent Ganivet’s container arch has been installed, and the Malraux Museum.
125 boulevard Clémenceau, digue Charles Olsen, Le Havre

13:00

End of Conference

Conference Fee

Cost per delegate (standard rate)
Cruise - One Day event - €1155
Congress & Cruise - €2270

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