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

What is the MAGPIE project? The European MAGPIE (sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs) project is part of the strategy to green ports in line with the European Green Deal ambition to create a resource-efficient, net-zero emission continent by 2050. The MAGPIE project aims to support the decarbonization of port-related transport. To do this, the fellow ports, with the Port of Rotterdam as the lead, are testing various demonstrators that could help in finding and implementing alternative fuels and energy sources in different modes of transportation. The project is scheduled to take place between 2021 and 2026. The MAGPIE project is funded by the European Commission through its Horizon 2020 programme. Who are our main partners? The MAGPIE Consortium is formed of 45 partners. These include the 4 ports that are currently hosting the demonstrators and will uptake them in the future. Other members of the consortium include actors from different sectors – transport, energy, and academia – jointly addressing the technological and non-tech questions and challenges linked to creating a smart green port. The 4 ports are: - Lighthouse port of the project: Port of…