AIVP speaks at the “AI for Ocean and Coastal Territories” summit
On 2 June 2026, AIVP, represented by Noémi Mené, spoke online at the round table discussion “Accelerating the transition of ports” as part of the “AI for Ocean...
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New Member Interview – Transport et Manutention Deschieter
Transports et manutention Deschieter is a multimodal logistics provider specialising in river and rail solutions, based in the heart of the port of Ghlin, Belgium. It is part...
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AIVP hosts a meeting of the Connected River project consortium in Paris
For their seventh in-person meeting, the partners of the European Connected River project gathered in Paris (France). Over three days, AIVP was responsible for organising workshops, visits and...
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‘Ciudad Portuaria’, the Ports of Talcahuano’s interactive digital platform that simulates the impact of urban development projects on the local community
Located in the Biobío region of Chile, within the metropolitan area of Concepción, the Talcahuano Port Authority is a dynamic organisation committed to its local area. The public...
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The AIVP River Port Cities working group meets in London!
For the 2026 Edition, the AIVP Working Group on River Port Cities met in London (United Kingdom) to discover the many projects happening in the busy capital city. This...
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The River Port Cities working group sets off to discover London
On March 4 and 5, 2026, the AIVP River Port Cities working group will meet in London (United Kingdom) for its annual workshop. These two days, organized with...
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The River Port Cities working group meets to discuss cruises
For the second and final online meeting of 2025, AIVP’s Working Group on River Port Cities worked on the topic of cruises in river cities. In order to...
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New Member Interview – Port of Comodoro Rivadavia
The port of Comodoro Rivadavia is the gateway to the Patagonia region of Argentina. It is located in an area of the country that is very important for...
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AIVP present in the Smart Rivers Conference
AIVP attended mid-September the Smart Rivers Conference organized by PIANC in Memphis, USA. AIVP was represented by Noémi Mené, Project Leader Sustainable Mobility and River Port Cities. First...
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Connected River Project Meeting in Vordingborg
On August 26-28, The Connected River Project gathered for the 12th Project Partner Meeting – this time hosted in the beautiful pilot area of Vordingborg (Denmark). The City...
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The River Port Cities Working Group meets in Seville!
On March 5 &6, the River Port Cities working group held its second workshop in the city of Seville (Spain), along with AIVP member the port of Seville....
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Formalization of a MoU with the Ministry of Ports and Airports of Brazil
From Porto Alegre to Fortaleza, from Rio to Santos, Belem or Manaus, Brazilian port cities, whether maritime or river, play a crucial role in the growth and development...
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Conference – (Re)Connecting River and City
On 10 and 11 March, Paris (France) will host a conference entitled “(Re)Connecting River and City – The Seine in Paris and the Ile-de-France: A Model for Nature...
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Happy New Year 2025!
The AIVP Team wishes you a very happy and fruitful New Year 2025! In 2025, we are looking forward to the continuation of 2024's projects but also to...
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Results of the 2024 edition of the AIVP Prize Antoine Rufenacht
One year after the launch, in Venice (Italy), of the first edition of the AIVP Prize Antoine Rufenacht, and 1 month and a half after the 6 finalist...
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AIVP in Boston
AIVP was in Boston (USA) from 28 to 31 October, where our organisation’s Head of International Development Anas Laani met with various stakeholders from US port cities. Anas...
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Connected River project: Consortium Group Meeting in Antwerp
The various partners in the Connected River project gathered for the mid-term event in Antwerp (Belgium). During a round table discussion and the Connection and Reflection session, AIVP...
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New Member Interview – Haiti National Port Authority
Haiti National Port Authority (APN) is an independent public commercial undertaking with its own distinct legal personality. It is the body responsible for operating all of the ports...
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Interview – City and Port of Sète
The Port of Sète Sud de France joined the AIVP in 2023 and the City of Sète in 2024. The players in Sète have succeeded in establishing a...
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AIVP represents Connected River at the World Canal Conference
The World Canal Conference was held in Bydgoszcz (Poland) from 24 to 27 June 2024. The city of Bydgoszcz teamed up with Inland Waterways International to host the...
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Launch of the “River Port Cities” working group
On June 18 and 19, the Port Autonome de Strasbourg hosted the first meeting of the AIVP River Port Cities working group. Led by Bruno Delsalle, General Manager,...
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Connected River partners meet again in Stockholm
The stakeholders in the European Connected River consortium held their fourth in-person meeting in Stockholm (Sweden) from 16 to 18 April, at the offices of our Swedish partner...
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Interview Green Corridors – Port of Dunkirk
The first initiative involves creating a green corridor between the ports of Dunkirk, Calais (France), and Dover (UK). It’s a zero-carbon cross-Channel trade route between the strait ports,...
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New Member Interview – Novarium
Novarium is a blue economy-focused innovation campus that generates synergies between entrepreneurs, research centers, investors, and industry in Quebec.
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New York targets coastal city resiliency to counter flood risks
Projects are in development in Battery Park, Manhattan (USA), to strengthen local resiliency against climate change. The South Battery Park area is looking to become part of an...
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Visit from the Canal Department of Paris
On March 1, Arc'hantael Dorothé and Marie-Pierre Padovani from the Paris City Hall Canal Department paid us a visit at our offices in Le Havre.
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Survey on the “River Port Cities” working group
AIVP is currently creating a working group dedicated to River Port Cities. Share your opinion!
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Connected River: questions for Noémi MENE, Project Manager – Sustainable Mobility and River Port Cities at AIVP
What is the European Connected River project? The European Connected River Project aims to improve the coexistence between commercial, ecological, and recreational uses of waterways in North-West Europe.
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New Member Interview: City of Berbera
Berbera is a coastal city in the Sahil Region of Somaliland and is located in the southwest of the Gulf of Aden in East Africa. The urban area...
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First meeting of the Connection and Reflection Group at the port of Brussels
The Connection and Reflection Group, a think tank created as part of the European Connected River project, met for the first time in Brussels (Belgium) on 28 November....
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Connected River partners meet in Lille
The partners of the Connected River project met in Lille (France) from 12 to 14 September. The European project aims to tackle issues related to sharing waterways in...
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