{"id":47496,"date":"2026-06-08T22:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aivp.org\/concept-guidelines\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T14:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:26:06","slug":"concept-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aivp.org\/en\/our-initiatives\/port-center\/concept-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Concept & Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Port Center: Concept & Guidelines<\/strong><\/h1>

The Port Center is a neutral educational space open to the general public that allows visitors to discover, experience, and better understand contemporary port operations. It covers topics as varied as freight transport, international trade, port-related professions, and the port\u2019s integration into the city. Human interaction is at the heart of its vision: field trips, educational activities, and meetings with professionals. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Role of a Port Center<\/h2>
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To build a connection between citizens and their port<\/strong> by facilitating shared use and ensuring transparency regarding the port\u2019s activities<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Foster a sense of pride<\/strong> and belonging in the city-port community<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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To introduce and explain port-related careers,<\/strong> particularly to young people<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The Port Center Charter is the guiding document that defines the commitments and goals of each Port Center. It unites city-port stakeholders around common objectives and ensures certification under the \u201cPort Center by AIVP\u201d label. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Every port city is different; every Port Center is different<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>
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The Port Center Charter is the guiding document that defines the commitments and goals of each Port Center. It unites city-port stakeholders around common objectives and ensures certification under the \u201cPort Center by AIVP\u201d label. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/details>

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A Long-Term Vision<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center must develop its own model to ensure its long-term viability and win over potential partners. It is working on a long-term vision that will help build a shared identity for the port city. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>

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Audiences<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center adapts to its audience and aims to welcome all residents of the port city. Special attention is given to school groups and students, for whom the port offers numerous career opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>

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Experience the Harbor<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center gives visitors a firsthand experience of how a complex ecosystem works. With harbor tours, open houses, and sightseeing tours on foot, by bike, or by boat, the port is opening its doors to the general public. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>

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Promoting Careers<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center helps raise awareness of port-related jobs and careers, particularly among younger generations. These careers are specifically promoted to women, who are underrepresented in the maritime sector. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>

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Activities<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center features a permanent exhibition and a program of regular activities. Renewal and innovation are the watchwords. A team is responsible for coordinating activities, field trips, and educational and cultural projects. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>

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Innovation<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center is designed as an educational tool based on hands-on experience and role-playing. Educational games, participatory science, and digital applications are at the heart of the educational program. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>

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Community Involvement<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center seeks to engage professionals, cultural and scientific stakeholders, and the entire port community. It builds relationships based on mutual understanding with private companies, universities, museums, and tourism offices. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>

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Objectivity and Transparency<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center presents port-related issues as objectively as possible, based on the current scientific consensus and taking into account the various existing viewpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>

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The Benefits of Meeting New People<\/h3><\/span><\/summary>

The Port Center fosters encounters and the exploration of different perspectives. It encourages dialogue among local residents, elected officials, and port workers, and inspires wonder through lectures, film screenings, and artistic events. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Certification That Lends Credibility to Your Efforts<\/h3>

The Port Center by AIVP label certifies that your actions comply with the Port Center Mission Charter. It enhances the credibility of your efforts in the eyes of your partners and citizens, and integrates you into a global network for the exchange of best practices.<\/p><\/div>

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