19 April 2022
Today the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) will discuss the draft Report from MEP Ertug on the proposal for an Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). On 20 April, the TRAN Committee will also discuss the draft Report from MEP Warborn on the proposed FuelEU Maritime Regulation, as well as the more than 1000 TRAN amendments on the AFIR proposal.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the cross-party support in...
ESPO congratulates the Guadeloupe Port Authority (France) for being certified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). Guadeloupe joined the EcoPorts’ network in 2018 and is PERS-certified for the second time, demonstrating the efforts of the French port in protecting the Caribbean marine ecosystems.
Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO Secretary General, commented: “The Port of...
Fourth PERS certification for the Port of Algeciras
23 February 2022 – ESPO congratulates the Authority Port of Algeciras Bay (Spain) for being certified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). This is Algeciras’ fourth PERS certification since they joined the EcoPorts network in 2015. These feats demonstrate the efforts of the port in protecting its...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/23/fourth-pers-certification-for-the-port-of-algeciras/
Third PERS certification for Niedersachsen Ports
ESPO congratulates Niedersachsen Ports (Germany) for being certified once again through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). With a total of 15 port locations, Niedersachsen Ports is the largest operator of public seaports in Germany. A committed member of the EcoPorts Network,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/11/third-pers-certification-for-niedersachsen-ports/
Fifth PERS certification for the Port of Igoumenitsa and the Port of Vigo
17 December 2021
ESPO congratulates the Port of Igoumenitsa (Greece) and the Port of Vigo (Spain) for being certified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). As committed members of the EcoPorts Network, Igoumenitsa has been part of the Network for a decade, having joined 2011. The Port of Vigo joined the Network in 2013, and has been continuously PERS-certified since joining.
Isabelle Ryckbost, ESPO...
ESPO welcomes the recognition of the multidimensional role and cross-border character of Europe’s ports in the TEN-T review
15 December 2021
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the Commission proposal setting out the new guidelines for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The proposal, which was published on 14 December, lifts the importance of the maritime dimension and the role of ports within the framework of Europe’s TEN-T policy. It defines maritime...
No AFIR without FuelEU: ESPO asks for ambitious and coherent legislation on provision and use of clean energy infrastructure for shipping
29 November 2021 – Europe’s ports welcome that the review of the current AFIR proposal is accompanied by provisions in the new FuelEU Maritime Proposal, which requires vessels to use shore-side electricity infrastructure at berth. The alignment of requirements between what ports need to do and the obligations for shipping lines to use the...
Port of Gdańsk Authority wins the ESPO Award 2021
10 November 2021 – On 9 November, Port of Gdańsk Authority won the ESPO Award 2021 in recognition of its role in the recovery of the city and the local community. The ESPO Award was handed out by Walter Goetz, Head of Cabinet of Adina Vălean, the Commissioner for Transport, during the traditional ceremony and dinner at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels, which gathered more than 170 guests.
Port of Gdańsk Authority won the ESPO Award 2021...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/11/10/port-of-gdansk-authority-wins-the-espo-award-2021/
ESPO presents its Environmental Report 2021 | EcoPortsinSights 2021
ESPO is proud to present the 2021 Annual ESPO Environmental Report. The ESPO Environmental Report is part of EcoPorts, the environmental flagship initiative of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO). This 6th edition is based on data from 99 European ports from 21 European countries, who filled in the EcoPorts Self-Diagnosis Method (SDM) (www.ecoports.com). The SDM is a checklist of good practices and provides the database...
ESPO award 2021 shortlisted projects: Port Authority of Valencia
19 October 2021
The ESPO Award 2021 will go to the port managing body that succeeds best in playing a role in the recovery from the current crisis and in contributing to enhancing the prosperity of the city, local community and region. The winning port will demonstrate to what extent its focus and activities are essential for the recovery of the surrounding city and local community and which successful steps it is taking to assist...