Research/Innovation
A category of news covering the use of research and innovation by ports and the port community. This includes research into new technology to improve performance in port activities. It is prominent in the sector of technology to address environmental issues.
‘Blockchain’ and artificial intelligence to shape ports’ future
Bilbao, Spain (PortSEurope) June 3, 2019 – Spain carried out major port works more than two decades ago, important investments were made to gain land to...
I RAIL Project will promote rail freight transport in Europe through digitization and implementation of TAF TSI standards in information exchange
News – Fundación Valenciaport – I RAIL Project will promote rail freight transport in Europe through digitization and implementation of TAF TSI...
Barcelona port joins chainPORT event in Montreal
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) May 30, 2019 – The Port of Barcelona has participated in the conference ‘Ports into the future’ in Montreal...
Bergé leads port digitalisation project of Spanish ports
Valencia, Spain (PortSEurope) May 14, 2019 – Bergé is leading a project for the digitalisation of Spanish ports through its port operations business unit,...
Blockchain to become crucial factor for port management
Valencia, Spain (PortSEurope) May 8, 2019 – Maritime transport plays a transcendental role in the global world. Currently, about 80% of world trade is...
Bilbao port to launch own innovation centre
Bilbao, Spain (PortSEurope) May 7, 2019 – Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao (APB – Port Authority of Bilbao) is preparing to establish its own innovation...
CIRCLE continues expansion with launch of new version of MILOS® TOS and its full operation for Samer Seaports & Terminals, Trieste
Press Release – CIRCLE S.p.A.: continues its expansion with the launch of the new version of MILOS® TOS and its full operation for Samer Seaports &...
“BaLab in Porto” launched in Taranto port
Taranto, Italy (Ports Europe) April 24, 2019 – Today will see the inauguration of the new headquarters of the BaLab of Taranto, the creativity laboratory...
Eni, CDP, Fincantieri and Terna join forces to develop power plants on an industrial scale
Press Release – Eni, CDP, Fincantieri and Terna join forces to develop power plants on an industrial scale – April 22, 2019 The Chief Executive...
DocksTheFuture stages Midterm Conference on April 4, 2019, in
Press release – DocksTheFuture: has staged the Midterm Conference on April 4, 2019 – April 10, 2019 Circle S.p.A. (Italy) and Magellan Association...
Valenciaport welcomes Ports 4.0 Fund
Valencia, Spain (Ports Europe) April 8, 2019 – Valenciaport has welcomed the presentation of the Ports 4.0 Fund, a new inter-port compensation fund aimed...
EU: Digital Single Market: Global blockchain association launched
Press Release – European Commission – Digital Single Market: Global blockchain association launched A new international association with the aim of...
Innsomnia, KPMG to establish startup incubator in Spanish port system
Valencia, Spain (Ports Europe) April 2, 2019 – A consortium of Valencia-based company Innsomnia and consultancy KPMG has been awarded a contract to...
EC approves financing for Ancona’s smart port project
Ancona, Italy (Ports Europe) March 29, 2019 – The European Commission has approved the extension of financing for the smart port project of...
La Spezia Container Terminal upgrades to Fluidmesh for TOS Connectivity
News – Contship Italia – La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) upgrades to Fluidmesh for TOS Connectivity – March 27, 2019 With the aim of...
Eni starts wave power energy generation at the Ravenna offshore site
Ravenna, Italy (Ports Europe) March 28, 2019 – The Italian energy company Eni SpA has installed and activated the Inertial Sea Wave Energy Converter...
Carbon4PUR Project: 14 partners experiment with industrial CO2 recovery
Press Release – Marseille Fos – CARBON4PUR Project: 14 partners experiment with industrial CO2 recovery – March 21, 2019 In a context of...