Program Manager – Sustainable Transport Fuels, North Sea Port
Sophie Delannoy is a seasoned logistics professional with a rich background in the transportation industry. Her career has been marked by a dedication to enhancing supply chain efficiency, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable logistics practices.
In 2010 Sophie embarked on her logistics journey, joining Lineas, a leading European rail freight operator. Her roles at Lineas spanned various areas of logistics management, from operations to strategic planning. The main focus in her work was on the implementation of new international transport projects & the establishment of international partner agreements. Her innovative approach led to increased efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and cost savings for the company.
Sophie’s passion for logistics excellence and sustainability caught the attention of the Flanders Institute for Logistics (Vlaams Instituut voor de Logistiek - VIL). In 2020 she joined VIL as a project lead, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the future of logistics in the Flanders region. In this capacity, Sophie collaborated with industry partners, government agencies, and academic institutions to develop cutting-edge logistics strategies. Her work focused on fostering collaboration across the value chain in order to facilitate the fuel shift, electrification and energy transition within the logistics sector.
Driven by a desire to further contribute to the logistic transition, Sophie joined the cross-border North Sea Port company in 2022. She is currently involved in national policy discussions in Flanders and the Netherlands. Sophie’s expertise lies in assessing port related opportunities where logistics & energy are intertwined.
Bringing project partners together and translating top-down EU policies to local reality and vice versa finding collaboration among local industries. Taking part in EU subsidiary programs, Sophie is involved in projects on electrification, sustainable fuels and clean energy hubs. Currently she manages the logistics Multi Fuel program at North Sea Port.
