Amsterdam (Netherlands): A program to limit noise levels in the port

Building insulation is one of the basic technological solutions that port authorities use to reduce noise pollution during port activities. Technologies such as lighting systems and port infrastructure enhancements mitigate disturbances and facilitate interactions between intensive port operations and urban activities. Ongoing efforts will focus on intensifying research and innovation in this domain to continually advance these solutions’ effectiveness. One revolutionary solution is used by the Westpoort of Amsterdam: changing the reversing signal systems attached to the big construction or transportation machinery, which significantly reduces noise pollution in the area.

This good practice also includes objective 9.3 (Promoting and supporting the development of greener port facilities) and 4.4 (Developing collaborative approaches, drawing on scientific and technologic knowledge from the scientific community and civil society to support decision making) of the AIVP’s 2030 Agenda.