GreenPort Congress
Venice, Italy (October, 12 - 14, 2016)
The 10th GreenPort Congress continued the theme of examining the challenges and opportunities of developing good practice and sustainable solutions and applications.
The GreenPort Congress focused on improving the relationship between the ports, its users, customers and stakeholders, whom were all involved throughout the programme.
* Port Authorities learned about responding to stakeholders expectations, air and water quality issues, dealing with waste and financing R&D projects
* Terminal Operators found out the impact of regional and global shipping regulations and their impact on ports, how to improve air quality, green clauses in concessions and lease agreements
* Logistics providers and shippers were informed about the environmental footprint of port logistic chains, hinterland connections and green services for infrastructure development
* Shipowners learnt about incentives for green port users and differentiated port dues
With representatives from all port stakeholders in attendance, the conference offered unprecedented opportunities for networking and for the exchange of information and ideas.
Environmental managers, planners, harbour masters, logistics managers, energy managers, sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility executives from ports, terminal operators, shipping lines, shippers, logistics companies and other industry stakeholders, came together to learn, discuss, debate and network at the two day Congress and it's associated social events. These included an evening Welcome Reception, the Gala Dinner and a tour of Copenhagen and Malmo Ports, all of which were included in the delegate fee.
For details of the sponsorship opportunities available for GreenPort Congress 2016, or for any other information, emailcongress@greenport.comor call the Events team on +44 1329 825335.
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