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💡Driving innovation in maritime: discover the significance of Green Shipping Corridors (GSC) for the UK's maritime future. 🚢     Register now for our webinar on 28 November to delve into the value of GSCs, why Liverpool and Belfast are prime locations for this pioneering project, and the outcomes of a study that laid the foundation for their implementation.    Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7bC4t_b #Maritime #MaritimeInnovation #Innovation  

🌍 Last week, the first in person Principal Meeting of the NZECA was successfully held at University of St. Gallen - HSG in the margin of the IfTI Symposium, bringing together senior leaders from Cesce, Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, EKN Exportkreditnämnden, SEK Svensk Exportkredit, UK Export Finance, Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), and Export credit agency of Kazakhstan KazakhExport. This gathering was a crucial step in solidifying our collective commitment to the Net Zero Export Credit Agency Alliance. 🤝 We're excited to share that we've secured a strong commitment to develop a target-setting protocol for the Alliance, with an ambitious goal of having it ready by COP29. As we continue our efforts, we're optimistic about welcoming new members to the NZECA family. 🌱 All current members are working diligently to implement their commitments, and we hope our progress will inspire other ECAs and public international finance institutions to set their own net zero targets. 📸 The photo below captures the participants of the whole Institute for Trade and Innovation (IfTI) Symposium 2024, not just NZECA members. However, we aspire to grow the NZECA Alliance to a similar size in the near future 😉. 👏 Thanks to Tim Reid, Mairead Lavery, Magnus Montan, Anna-Karin Jatko, Christian Ølgaard, Mariane Søndergaard-Jensen, Beatriz Reguero Naredo, Raja Al Mazrouei, Ayan Bektybayeva, Usher, E. and last but not least Andreas Klasen together, we can drive meaningful change towards a sustainable future. #NZECA #NetZero #Sustainability #ExportCredit #PublicFinance #COP29

Tag -:- Union for the Mediterranean and International Road Federation (IRF) #MoU "With a rich history of collaboration spanning over the years, the IRF and UfM have come together at the sidelines of the annual Summit of the International Transport Forum to formalise their commitment to mutual cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic alliance will allow them to pool their expertise and resources, address pressing challenges and seize opportunities in the road transport and mobility sectors, ultimately contributing to the region's sustainable development and prosperity. " via 👇 https://lnkd.in/guqZjx9y

📢 This week United Nations Economic Commission for Europe will be at #ITF24 to promote #ClimateChange actions in the #transport sector and to advocate for #RoadSafety. 152 United Nations Member States are contracting parties to at least one of the 61 UN transport conventions that UNECE hosts. These legal instruments cover core areas such as road safety, transport of dangerous goods, #vehicle regulations, transport #infrastructure and #bordercrossing facilitation. These instruments also help address climate change by encouraging the adoption of innovative, cleaner vehicle technologies, encouraging use of improved transport infrastructure together with Intelligent Transport Systems, and fostering the use of intermodal and multimodal transport. Learn more about UNECE's role in ensuring #environmental sustainability of the transport sector 👇 https://lnkd.in/d6R62_ny Tatiana Molcean Dmitry Mariyasin Christine Seifert Roel Janssens konstantinos Alexopoulos Francesco Dionori UNRSF – UN Road Safety Fund Nneka Henry Valeria Motta François Cuenot François E. Guichard ITF - International Transport Forum IRU

🚢🌍 As day one of the IAPH World Ports Conference draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on today’s key takeaways. The message is clear: #collaboration is essential to shaping a shared vision for the #future. Ambitious goals like #decarbonisation shouldn’t be viewed as competition but as a collective call for action, where cooperation drives #progress for everyone. Looking forward to what the next days will bring! 💡 https://lnkd.in/ew2v9vyi #IAPH2024 #maritimenews #ports #terminals #industryinsights #supplychain #shipping

Every year the Transportation Association of Canada / Association des transports du Canada Association of Canada coordinates the largest gathering of transportation professionals in the country with the aim to support innovation and sustainability within the industry. TAC By the Numbers: · 1500 attendees · 300 presenters · 100+ technical sessions · 4 levels of government This week's conference in Vancouver, BC did not disappoint. People learned about emerging trends in technology, innovative strategies and best practices that continue to move us forward with Transportation and Technology. If you missed connecting with one of our CIMA+ experts, learn more about CIMA+’s transportation solutions for today and tomorrow here: https://lnkd.in/evHRUuUh Our CIMA+ Team included: Anaïssia Franca, Soroush Salek, Jeff Suggett, René Rosvold, Matt Colwill, Philip Weber, Ali Hadayeghi, P.Eng, PhD, Dominique Brault ing. ENV SP, Andrew Beal, Eric Bertrand and Eric Lévesque, ing., M. Sc. Looking forward to connecting again next year in Quebec City. #EngineeringForPeople #Transportation #TAC2024 #TransportationElectrification #Mobility

We're thrilled to announce the huge success of our recent Rhine-Alpine Corridor Conference, "𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 – 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧", which was held on 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 25𝐭𝐡 in Palazzo Lombardia in Milan! Our event brought together a range of expert speakers and attendees, who engaged in stimulating discussions on the future of the Rhine-Alpine Corridor. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: A keynote session with European Corridor Coordinator for the NSRM 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐞ł 𝐖𝐨𝐣𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐤𝐢, who shared insights on the European Commission's perspective on the merger of the Rhine-Alpine and North Sea-Mediterranean Corridors, as well as 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐧, Secretary General of POLIS, who highlighted the intricate relationship and connection between the citizens and the Corridors. During the panel discussion on Italian regions within the broader Corridor context, regional, urban, and economic stakeholders shared their perspectives, emphasizing the strategic connections to the Mediterranean Corridor. This was followed by a reflection session on the draft of the new Corridor Strategy for the EGTC Rhine-Alpine, focusing on topics such as greening, spatial integration, modal shift, and digitilisation and resilience. We're grateful to our speakers, attendees, and especially Regione Lombardia for making this event a success! If you missed it, we'll be sharing more updates and insights in the coming week. #RhineAlpineCorridor #EGTC #InterregionalAlliance #Sustainability #Transportation #Logistics #EuropeanCommission #NorthSeaRhineMediterraneanCorridor In the picture from left to right: 𝐏𝐚𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐢, Chair of the EGTC RALP Managing Committee, 𝐂𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐧, Director of the EGTC RALP, 𝐏𝐚𝐰𝐞ł 𝐖𝐨𝐣𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐤𝐢, EU Corridor Coordinator North Sea - Rhine - Mediterranean Corridor, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐞, Vice Chair EGTC RALP Managing Committee  

ESPO is proud to be one of the 13 European Associations signing the Joint Declaration, which charts a course towards a resilient, competitive, and sustainable future for our sector. This collaborative effort underscores the critical role that both public and private sector actors play in shaping the future of European maritime and inland waterways. Our sector is the backbone of Europe's trade and economy, handling a staggering 90% of international trade. With 81% of the EU's external trade and 40% of internal trade carried by maritime shipping, it's clear that our work is fundamental to Europe's prosperity. The Joint Declaration emphasizes the need for coordinated action to address challenges such as regulatory uncertainty and competition from third countries. By focusing on resilience, competitiveness, and creating a level playing field, we can ensure that the European waterborne transport sector remains a global leader in innovation and sustainability. Eero Lehtovaara, Chair of the Waterborne TP board of Directors, rightly points out the importance of cooperation between different segments of our sector. We must work together to navigate the transition to a greener, more resilient future. As part of our commitment to this effort, ESPO will continue to engage with stakeholders and shape research priorities through WaterborneTP . If you're interested in joining us in this journey towards a greener, more competitive future for European waterborne transport, reach out to Jaap Gebraad, Secretary General of Waterborne TP. The press release is available here: https://lnkd.in/dim-CzyH Let's set sail towards a brighter future for European waterborne transport together! ⚓🚢 #ESPO #EUtransport #Sustainability

Presentations (pdf files) made at the Hamburg IAPH World Ports Conference are kindly made available by the organizers here https://lnkd.in/ezkxtTHQ Lots of interesting material: AI to Strategically Manage Port Risk: Hanno Bromeis and Lars Reger. Co-creating Resilience with Port Communities: Peter Van Parys. Innovative new technologies - What ports need to know: Andreas Rohnfelder. Combatting & Preventing Illicit Trade in Ports: Christ Trelawney and David Zeine. Developing New Business Models for Ports: Roddy James and Qin Aohan. Future Marine Fuels Toolkit: Nelson Mojarro and Peter Alkema. Supply Chain Resilience in Ports Taskforce: Javier Gallardo, Paul Walter, and Phanthian Zuesongdham. Green Fuels and Defossilised Ports - Perspectives from Kengam India and South Africa: Heino von Meyer. License to Grow: Ports as Community Builders: Azimah Ahman, Grace Rawnsley, and Patrick Van Cauwenberghe. Financing Energy and Climate Investments in Developing Ports: Frank Luisman. Towards a Just and Equitable Maritime Energy Transition: Dominik Englert and Jan Hoffmann. Futureproofing the Environmental Ship Index: Nick Blackmore. Partnering with Investors to Optimise Concessions: Frank Luisman. The Current Risk Landscape For Shipping and Ports: Dorotta Jilli and Tim Power. Digitalization of African Ports: Rico Salgmann.

🏖️💡 Summer Review: the #DidYouKnow? Campaign in a Nutshell This summer, the #eFTI4EUProject took to LinkedIn with the #DidYouKnow? campaign to raise awareness about the transformative impact of the electronic Freight Transport Information (#eFTI) Regulation. Inspired by questions gathered at the Connecting Europe Days in Brussels last April, the campaign provided valuable insights into how eFTI is changing the freight industry across Europe. Read the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/dgzEn2iV #eFTI4EU #DidYouKnow #FreightDigitalization #LogisticsInnovation #EUTransport #ConnectingEuropeDays