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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...

‘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...

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...

Member interview: BLUMORPHO a key player in innovation

Can you briefly tell our international network’s members about your organisation? BLUMORPHO is committed to channelling disruptive innovation as a means of driving the major transitions our societies...

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...

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...

SAFARI Project: questions for Caya HEIN – Project Leader – Green transition & Agenda 2030 by AIVP

The European SAFARI (Safe, Climate Resilient Infrastructure) project aims to ensure the resilience of port infrastructure by maintaining the continuity of maritime trade, safeguarding the flow of goods...

Port of Saguenay completes the AIVP self-assessment tool

To help its members achieve the ten goals identified by its 2030 Agenda, AIVP launched a dedicated self-assessment tool in November 2023. The self-assessment tool should be carried...

Interview with Sara Millot, director of the film Dockville

For several months, a camera followed the workers of the commercial port of Sète, focusing on their gestures, their rhythms, but also their stories and their culture. The...

Interview Green Corridors – Port of Antwerp-Bruges

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is a key participant in the European energy transition and in the Green Corridor with the Port of Montréal. Green Corridors have been introduced...

New member interview – Hatch

Hatch is a global company dedicated to building sustainable solutions for positive change in the world. With expertise in Metals & Minerals, Energy, and Infrastructure, Hatch collaborates with...

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,...

New Member Interview – Mersin International Port

Mersin International Port Management INC. (MIP) is the largest multi-purpose port in Türkiye and is an important hub that connects the five continents with Türkiye’s industrialized cities as...

New Member Interview – Novarium

Novarium is a blue economy-focused innovation campus that generates synergies between entrepreneurs, research centers, investors, and industry in Quebec.

Green Corridor Interview: Halifax Port Authority

Green Corridors were introduced through the Clydebank Declaration, which launched at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021. Their intent is to support the establishment of zero-emission shipping routes between...

MAGPIE: questions for Caya HEIN, Project Leader – Green transition & Agenda 2030 by AIVP

In this interview, our colleague and association permanent staff member Caya Hein talks about the European MAGPIE project, which aims to make ports greener and smarter. Read the...

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.

New member interview: City of Calais

The city of Calais, a historic link between France, the North Sea, and the British Isles, lies on what is known as the Opal Coast, in the Pas-de-Calais...

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...

New member interview – Port of Tripoli

The Port of Tripoli (Lebanon) joined AIVP this year, and explains why. In this article, we also take a look at Tripoli's exceptional geostrategic location and the city-port...

Wabtec – Participant in the AIVP Solutions Hub

The Solutions Hub is a part of the AIVP Venice Conference that highlights solutions created by our members that can address the challenges mentioned by speakers about the...

“Green Corridors” Series: Interview with the Port of Vancouver

Ports play a central role in Green Corridors as main proponents, working together with peers and other maritime and energy stakeholders. In order to understand the impact of...

Courses in French or Spanish : Port Cities and Sustainable Development

The Online Associate Degree in Port City Sustainability begins in October 2023, created in partnership with the International Institute of Port Cities (IIPC), based in Chile. The aim...

Launch of the 2nd edition of the course programme: Port cities and sustainable development

On October 2023, AIVP is launching the 2nd edition of its new distance learning programme created in partnership with the International Institute of Ports Cities (IIPC), based in...

New member interview – Hellenic Ports Association: Promoting the Greek maritime sector

Greek Port Authorities and 13 of the most prominent port funds. The Hellenic Ports Association aims to address the main challenges faced by the international port industry in...

New member interview – Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port

The port of Nantes-Saint-Nazaire lies on the Loire estuary, facing the Atlantic Ocean. For the flagships of French industry and businesses in the West of France region, it...

AIVP webinar replay ‘From Port City visions to strategies’

As we await the next AIVP Venice 2023 Conference, on the theme of "Linking Ports and Citizens: A shared vision for the Future" from 16 to 18 November,...

Port of Seattle: A Community Advisory Program

The Port of Seattle is located in the State of Washington, Northwestern United States. In close connection with the City of Seattle and the King County, the Port...

New Member Interview: Port of Baie-Comeau – a port close to its inhabitants

Located in the Manicouagan-Uapishka World Biosphere Reserve in Quebec, Canada, the Port of Baie-Comeau is distinguished by its diversity. As a regional port, it plays an important role...

AIVP new member : Alkïos

ALKÏOS is a business ecosystem designed to support the living. It helps public and private sector organisations, companies, local and regional authorities to incorporate environmental issues, and particularly...

AIVP Agenda 2030: the Port and the City of Montreal are committed

Montreal in Quebec is one of the biggest port cities not just in North America, but in the French-speaking world. With its ocean port on the majestic Saint...

New member: Eiffage Génie Civil Marine

Eiffage GC Marine is a subsidiary of the global group Eiffage specialising in major maritime projects in France and around the world. They have decided to join AIVP...

New member : Port of San Diego (USA) – Engine of the Blue Economy

The Port of San Diego is an important economic driver for the San Diego region in California, including the five cities around San Diego Bay – Chula Vista,...

Port cities and sustainable development : Distance-learning Programme in Spanish

In April 2023, the AIVP will launch the first edition in Spanish of its new programme of distance-learning courses. Sabah Zrari, Academic Director of the course programme and...

New member interview: Wabtec – Innovative maritime solutions

Wabtec offers solutions to help ports and maritime industries become more durable and reliable and accelerate their decarbonization and digitalization objectives. Wabtec is specialized in providing onshore power...

Seafrigo: The cold chain specialist

Seafrigo is a logistics company specialized in the global food logistics chain. It is specialized in handling frozen, chilled and ambient products with reefers and refrigerated warehouses. Through...

New member: Green City Organisation, specialized in marine pollution prevention

Green City Organisation is a design and engineering agency that aims to capture pollutants emitted by coastal cities before they can reach the ocean. Using its fully replicable...

AIVP new member : Bordeaux, a welcoming metropolis committed for solidarity and ecology

Bordeaux Métropole is joining AIVP, thus forming a dynamic and innovating city-port partnership with the Port of Bordeaux Atlantique. Discover our new member in this interview.

ETT – Solutions for Smart Port Cities

ETT is an Italian based digital innovation and ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Factory. ETT delivers specific digital solutions for process efficiency and optimization and develops services for...

Buenaventura Regional Port Company: committed to the people of Buenaventura

The Board of Directors of Buenaventura Regional Port Company has announced the election of Liborio Cuéllar Araújo as the new General Manager. We had a meeting with Mr...

Port Autonome du Centre et de l’Ouest, a port committed to sustainable transportation

Port Autonome du Centre et de l'Ouest is one of the biggest ports in Wallonia. Divided into three zones (Hainaut Occidental, Mons Borinage, and Centre), the port has...

The port of Ashdod (Israel), pioneer of innovation, joins the AIVP

The Port of Ashdod (Israel) has just joined the AIVP. This port authority responsible for 60% of the country's commercial traffic has also recently become a pioneer in...

Port cities and sustainable development : Distance-learning Programme

In October 2022, AIVP will launch the first edition of its new programme of distance-learning courses, created jointly with the International Institute of Port Cities (IIPC), based in...

Port Authority of New South Wales: Leading the energy transition in Australian port cities

The Port Authority of New South Wales, who manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in the various ports of New South Wales, has...

Ceuta (Spain) : protection of port biodiversity

AIVP - There are areas of high ecological value, belonging to the European Natura 2000 Network, within a radius of 3 km in the territory of the Port...

Atarim: Blue Innovators

Atarim manages and develops the Tel-Aviv - Yafo Coastline (Israel), paying special attention to the coastal ecosystem with its research center Migdalor and by supporting the creation of...

Port of Saguenay: sustainable development as a driving force

The Port of Saguenay (Canada) is currently implementing its new strategic plan for ever more sustainable development. With this in mind, the port intends to benefit from the...

Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura, towards an integrated port development

Gustavo Florez Dulcey, General Manager of the Sociedad Portuaria Regional de Buenaventura, introduces us to his organization the vocation of which, in connection with the AIVP, is to...

CEMAS (Valencia): cooperating and sharing experiences toward ever more sustainable food

CEMAS, the World Sustainable Urban Food Centre in Valencia, opened in 2018. It is an initiative by the City of Valencia, which had signed a MoU with the...

Port of Antwerp: innovation the key to high-quality food and farming

From its strategic location and dedicated facilities, to experienced port stakeholders and partners, the Port of Antwerp already boasts numerous advantages when it comes to getting food onto...

BeeOdiversity: biodiversity as a solution

BeeOdiversity is a Belgian company specialized in the restoration of biodiversity and the reduction of industrial and agricultural pollution, acting in port cities. Their actions accompany the sustainable...

Seaboost: turnkey solutions for biodiversity

Specialising in the restoration of marine ecosystems, the design of pro-active coastal structures for biodiversity and the adaptation of coastlines to the effects of climate change, Seaboost is...

Port Saint John (Canada): high quality food for citizens

Port Saint John (Canada) sees a high quality food supply as a major part of its activity, and relies on constant cooperation with its partners to develop its...

The city of Pointe-Noire wants to give biodiversity the space it needs

Pointe-Noire, the administrative capital of the Republic of the Congo, is also the country's economic lung, with an important contribution made by the deepwater port and the oil...

Port of Vancouver: preserving our natural environment for generations to come

The Port of Vancouver has the ambitious goal of becoming the most sustainable port in the world. A significant part of the path towards this goal is connected...

Port Authority of Kribi (Cameroon): the human factor, a capital asset

Convinced that its development and efficiency cannot be achieved without a constant evolution of skills, the Port Authority of Kribi is multiplying actions and partnerships towards this purpose....

Port Autonome de Strasbourg aims to restore biodiversity to its rightful place

The various sites operated by Port Autonome de Strasbourg are all located in the Rhine valley, an environment rich in biodiversity. Eager to sustain and develop its activities...

Ecocean: concrete solutions to assist nature

The pressures exerted by man and his activities on coasts and coastal ecosystems grows stronger year by year. Recent years have certainly seen an awareness of the need...

ECOncrete®: concrete that enhances biodiversity

ECOncrete has just joined the AIVP network. This company offers innovative concrete technology solutions for marine infrastructures: they not only provide superior structural performance, but also store carbon...

AELER: the new member of AIVP reinvents the container to make it smart and sustainable

AELER’s mission is to accelerate the digital transformation of global freight logistics through structural and digital innovation, improving sustainability and efﬁciency along the supply chain while providing transparency....

Escola Europea : how to train and raise awareness of 21st century port issues

Human capital: a common priority for both AIVP and the training centre Escola Europea. This port-focused centre has well integrated 21st century issues such as diversity or sustainable...

Investing in human capital : the example of SMMC, a logistic company in Madagascar

Qualified and well prepared professional are crucial for any succesful company. In this interview we discover the good practice from SMMC.

Mersin (Turkey): human capital as a key asset

Developing the skills and motivation of employees continuously, whilst ensuring readiness for the jobs of the future: in Turquey, for Cihat Lokmanoğlu, these are two clear and essential...

Talcahuano (Chile): how City Port cooperation also served for reconstruction

In this interview we will focus on the subject of governance, particularly in the Chilean context, and on the legislation that created the “Port-City Councils”. There have been...

Port of Leixões (Portugal) : zero emissions by 2035

The APDL - Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo, SA - is also responsible for the Port of Leixões, Portugal's second largest port by...

Innovating in the energy transition in Marseilles: Interview with AGAM

In Marseilles, there is the aim to create the sustainable Mediterranean city of the future. Efforts to combat air pollution from maritime shipping and heavy industry: there are...

San Pedro (Ivory Coast): creating a symbiosis between the city and the port

Joint management of forests, rivers and the waterfront or creating a port-city urban planning : these are the challenges the Port authority of San Pedro (PASP) has been...

Valparaíso (Chile): involving the citizens in the development of the port

Valparaiso is one of the best-known cities in Chile, for its history, its heritage buildings, its academic institutions and – of course – its port. Located in the...

eThekwini (South Africa): a unique approach to natural hazard prevention

eThekwini municipality is facing major climate challenges and its policies in this area are unique in Africa. That is why we interviewed Dr Andrew Mather, Project Executive in...

San Diego: able to face extreme climate disasters before 2035

As the pandemic is still raging in the United States, another crisis is underlying, more silent but even more dangerous: climate change. Its formidable consequences have already impacted...

Casablanca: the advantage of the City Port

A highly ambitious development programme is currently under way in Casablanca’s port district. The challenge is to gradually transform this interface with the city, and its obsolete port...

Port-Saint-Louis du Rhône (France): regenerating brownfields and developing yachting

Interview - come and read our latest interview with Mr Martial Alvarez, mayor of Port-Saint-Louis du Rhône (France). We have discussed brownfields land regeneration and development of yachting.

Brest Métropole: turning a former shipyard into a living space and creative hub

Exclusive interview with Tifenn QUIGUER, Senior Vice-President, Planning, and Michel GOURTAY, Senior Vice-President, Economy, on this innovative urban regeneration project that combines a new eco-district with measures to...

What measures can be taken to decarbonise mobility? Interview with Carlos Rubio, President of the Port of Malaga

The Port of Malaga is an important cargo and cruise ship port in Andalusia, Spain. It plays an essential role in the cruise ship industry in the Western...

Digitization and co-construction for a sustainable mobility in Halifax (Canada)

In 2015 the Port of Halifax started to work on an infrastructure plan aiming at building a competitive future for the Port including the possibility to welcome the...

Puerto Madero: New quality public spaces promote walking and cycling

The Puerto Madero Corporation (CPM) was created in 1989 to urbanise and manage 170 Ha belonging to the old port. The many international prizes awarded in the last...

Colas : on the road towards sustainable Port-City mobility

Colas is a branch of the Bouygues Group specialising in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructures. The company is committed to tackling the challenges of sustainable mobility,...

Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes: putting climate change at the heart of the port’s activity

Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes recently ratified the AIVP Agenda 2030. Interview with Marie-Luce PENCHARD, President of the Supervisory Board, Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes (GPMG).

Port of Taranto: A new AIVP member celebrating port city culture

The Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea - Port of Taranto, in Italy, is a new AIVP member since 2020. The port of Taranto has been very...

Rotterdam’s future “Port Pavilion” : where you really explore and get to know the port

Port of Rotterdam was founded a millennial ago and has never stopped to grow, as a link between the Netherlands and the world. Today, it spreads on around...

Rijeka: diversity as an asset

Rijeka has been named European Capital of Culture for 2020, and is organising a packed programme of over 600 artistic and cultural events, hosting artists from Croatia and...

Haropa – Port of Rouen, preserving the life quality of the communities along the Seine

HAROPA - Port de Rouen occupies a site along the Seine, from the river mouth on the English Channel to the city of Rouen, 80 kilometres inland. Maritime...

Dunkirk’s new Port Center set to bring the public and port closer together

After almost two years in preparation, the Dunkirk Port Center opened its doors in July 2020, becoming an invaluable new resource for promoting dialogue between the public, the...

Papeete (French Polynesia): reconciling economic recovery and environmental protection

Papeete is on the island of Tahiti, in French Polynesia. With the local economy reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, the port unveiled a support package...

North Sea Port: a cross-border entity fighting the pandemic

Created on January 1st , 2018, the port authority of North Sea Port manages the ports of Zeeland (The Netherlands) and Gent (Belgium). As a cross border authority,...

The Port of Valparaiso during the Covid19 : Continue to make a positive contribution to the lives of all porteños

During the Covid19 pandemic, Port of Valparaíso has carried out several community support plans, in order to inform the population about health measures and to assist people in...

The port of Helsinki will pursue its path towards sustainable development despite the Covid 19

Considering the importance of ferry traffic in Helsinki, the port has been seriously impacted by the Covid19. Even though, some investments had to be postponed and events cancelled,...

The city of Mariupol (Ukraine) bets on sustainable development for the post-Covid world

Mariupol is one of the main ports on Azov sea and Ukraine’s fourth biggest port. As it is facing the economic impact of the Covid19 crisis, the city...

Trois-Rivières: aiming to be an innovative urban port

Located in the heart of the city itself, the Port of Trois-Rivières faces a daily challenge to balance its activities with the life of residents living next to...

A Port for All: Valencia Port at the side of the companies but also of the most underprivileged people

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Valencia Port is committed to supporting every component of the community. Through financial aid, it has tried to support local companies; through...

The Port of Québec against Covid-19: our role and our presence in the heart of the community are essential

In addition to strict prevention measures, the Port of Quebec has also implemented solidarity actions to assist people at risk as much as possible. To express its solidarity to the...

Port of San Antonio on the frontline against Covid-19: solidarity and cooperation

Social responsibility is a matter taken very seriously by the Port of San Antonio. In response to Covid-19, and in permanent cooperation with the city council and neighbourhood...

Livorno: a port-city fighting against Covid-19

The Port and the City of Livorno are elaborating joint solutions to better cope with Covid-19 and support local economy. On the cultural aspect, the Port is doing...

Facing Covid-19, the Port of Tarragona invests on cultural and economic measures

Besides developing initiatives to support the local society, the economy and maintain supply chain, the Port of Tarragona is also investing on port city culture the fight against...

If children can’t go to the port in Trieste, the port visits them at home!

The Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Orientale, is an active member of AIVP since 2016 AIVP – How is the Covid-19 affecting your territory? What are the...

Antwerp: a new approach to mobility for the benefit of the City, its citizens and the Port

Deploying sustainable mobility is one of the ten goals set out in the AIVP 2030 Agenda. The European Civitas Portis initiative is an example of a project aimed...

Lille’s ports targeting territorial integration

While the Urban Multimodal Distribution Centre is taking time to get up to speed, the task of integrating Ports de Lille into the metropolitan and regional fabric is...

The preservation of Venice and of its citizens can no longer wait

Exclusive interview of the President of the port of Venice and his reaction to the recent floods in his city.

Port of Bilbao: innovating to reconnect with citizens

Interview with Mr. Ricardo Barkala Zumelzu – President of the Bilbao Port Authority The Port of Bilbao is the largest port on the Atlantic coast of Spain and...

Dublin: the Docklands, a testbed for a Smart City District

Interview with Jamie Cudden, Smart City Lead – Dublin City Council. Officially launched in February 2018, Smart Docklands is the result of various initiatives launched in the past...

Freeport of Riga: environment, passengers, social responsibility – three major areas for development

Interview with Edgars Sūna, Deputy CEO for Port Development, Freeport of Riga The Port of Riga unveiled its Development programme 2019-2028 at the beginning of this year. It...

“Factoría de Cohesión”, different actions towards the same goal: to integrate the port and the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Interview with Alberto Dieter Graeff, Delegate of the Presidency, Factoría de Cohesión Factoría de Cohesión is a young organization created in 2015, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary...

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