
02 June 2022
NEWS
Port pro of the month: Fátima Lopes Alves (PT)
This month we are taking you to Portugal, where we are sitting down with Ms. Fátima Lopes Alves, who is the President of the Port of Aveiro. We are asking Ms. Lopes Alves about her long-term vision for the Port of Aveiro, the ongoing energy transition and its effect on the port, the initiatives taken towards further digitalisation of the port, how a port authority can support the greening of the port, and many other interesting topics.
1 June 2022 | Read more
ESPO releases its new Trends in Ports’ Governance report
Both the public role and commercial expectations are on the rise for European port managing bodies. This is one of the key messages of the European Sea Ports Organisation’s “Trends in Ports’ Governance 2022” report, which was published at the ESPO Conference in Valencia.
2 June 2022 | Read more
Last call for the ESPO Conference – 2 and 3 June Valencia
It is never too late to be on time for the ESPO Conference which is taking place on 2 and 3 June in Valencia. Together with our host, the Port of Valencia, we are pulling out all the stops to welcome you next week in Valencia and make it a never-seen-before annual gathering of the European port sector.
25 May 2022 | Read more
European ports and Interferry agree priorities for sustainable future
A meeting between the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and global trade association Interferry agreed a common work programme to promote an environmentally sustainable future for the European ferry business through the provision and use of onshore power supply (OPS).
24 May 2022 | Read more
ESPO Conference 2022 – Valencia, 2 & 3 June: Let’s break out
On 2 and 3 June, the European Port community gathered in Valencia for the 18th edition of the annual conference of the European Sea Ports Organisation. As usual, the Conference will feature an impressive lineup of key speakers and experts, but on top of that the Conference aims to bring the port community and its stakeholders together and maximise the opportunities for discussion and networking.
18 May 2022 | Read more
ESPO Conference 2022 : not registered yet? Five good reasons to join us in Valencia on 2-3 June
On 2 and 3 June, the European Sea Ports Organisation is holding its Annual Conference in Valencia. For those who are still hesitating about joining this annual highlight of the European port industry, here are five good reasons to join us for this special event.
13 May 2022 | Read more
Are you the passenger port taking the ESPO award 2022 home? Submit your project before 8 JulyThe 14th edition of the ESPO Award on Social Integration of Ports focused on the “Role of maritime passenger transport in enhancing the city connectivity and bringing added value to the local community”.
09 May 2022 | Read more
ESPO Conference 2022 – Energy, Climate and Geopolitics high on the agenda: meet the two top speakers you do not want to miss
On 2 and 3 June the ESPO Conference will be gathering Europe’s ports, their stakeholders, and community, as well as EU policymakers and academics, in Valencia. The theme of the conference is “Empowering Europe’s ports”.
03 May 2022 | Read more
CALENDAR
ESPO EVENTS
ESPO Awards 2022 – October 2022, Brussels
ESPO MEETINGS
Executive Committee – 6 July 2022, Hamburg
Technical Committees
Committee on Port Governance and Management – 7 July 2022, Hamburg




