PortXchange, a thought leader for the maritime industry, adding value through data-driven decarbonization technology and consultancy to ports and shipping companies, is pleased to announce that renowned expert Dr Beatriz will join the team as their US Maritime Knowledge Expert. The collaboration will see Dr Beatriz focusing on assisting ports to decarbonize their operations.
With over 17 years of experience developing and managing successful global business ventures within the infrastructure segment, Dr Beatriz brings a wealth of expertise to PortXchange. Her insights will be pivotal in guiding ports towards a greener and more sustainable future.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr Beatriz to the PortXchange team,” said Sjoerd de Jager, CEO at PortXchange. “Her unparalleled expertise and passion for sustainability perfectly align with our mission to drive transformative change in the maritime and ports sectors. Together, we are poised to revolutionize the way ports operate, making them more efficient, environmentally responsible and beneficial to their surrounding communities. We are confident this collaboration will pave the way for significant advancements throughout America and beyond.”
Dr. Beatriz echoed this sentiment, expressing her enthusiasm about the collaboration, “In response to pressing environmental challenges, businesses increasingly recognize sustainability as not just an option, but a necessity for long-term success. Digital technologies are crucial in driving this transition, placing sustainability at the forefront of corporate agendas. As vital global supply chain nodes, Ports have a unique opportunity to lead the charge towards a greener economy. By leveraging science-based solutions like those offered by PortXchange, ports can enhance their efficiency, transparency and profitability while also reducing their environmental footprint. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment in our collective efforts to create a more sustainable and prosperous future.”
A recent survey conducted by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), in collaboration with ABS, revealed the challenges US ports encountered in their quest for decarbonization. Financial constraints, low technology readiness, and physical space limitations are highlighted as the significant obstacles impeding progress in achieving decarbonization goals. Recognizing the urgency of tackling these challenges, PortXchange is unwavering in its dedication to aiding US ports on their decarbonization journey, as the collaboration with Dr Beatriz underscored. PortXchange is a member of AAPA.
To maximize their positive impact, ports must tailor their emissions strategies using precise data to create an effective emissions inventory. Fortunately, the technology required to achieve this is readily available and accessible. PortXchange aims to empower US ports to make informed decisions and drive progress towards sustainability. PortXchange’s award-winning EmissionInsider is creating the new gold standard for emissions tracking and analysis, empowering increased decarbonization to assist ports’ goal of reaching net-zero emissions.
PortXchange believes that the urgency needed will only happen through collaboration, digitization, and sustainability, which are the cornerstones of shaping the future of shipping and ports. It aims to lead the industry towards a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future by providing solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Its extensive product line and expertise position PortXchange as a thought and technology leader, helping to shape the industry’s emerging standards toward optimization and digitalization.
This partnership comes on the heels of PortXchange’s commitment to amplifying its outreach across the United States and empowering maritime stakeholders with essential decarbonization tools.
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*Dr Beatriz Biography:
She has a B.S., M.Sc. in Civil engineering and a Doctorate in Sustainability for the Port Industry.
Beatriz has over 17 years of experience developing and managing successful global business ventures, navigating multicultural environments within the infrastructure segment involving various stakeholders, including governments, private investors and financial institutions.
In 2016, as an executive director of Pecem Port in Brazil, she led the joint venture with the Port of Rotterdam. She developed other business ventures within the oil & gas, energy, transportation, water, and steel industries. In 2012, she joined CSP, a JV between Vale, Posco and Dongkuk, within the steel industry, where she managed a portfolio of projects, including utilities, logistics and port infrastructures. Before that, she worked for over seven years for one of Brazil’s largest engineering consulting companies, Concremat, where she gained extensive experience in project portfolio management.
Beatriz holds a Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions from Harvard Business School and is a Sustainability in Business Operations professor in the United States.
She is naturally from Brazil but has permanent residency established in the United States, where she lives with her triplets!
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About PortXchange:
PortXchange is dedicated to increasing port call efficiency and reducing global shipping emissions. Established in 2019 as a spin-off from The Port of Rotterdam Authority, PortXchange has committed itself to providing trade-agnostic digital solutions to optimize operations and curb emissions within theports and shipping sectors.
Through strategic collaborations with prominent ports across Europe and the Americas, PortXchange has expanded its impact and become a trusted partner for industry-leading shipping companies and ports worldwide.
Today, PortXchange is at the forefront of driving optimization and decarbonization efforts within the ports and maritime sectors. With a data-centric approach, we continuously innovate to catalyze positive change and promote sustainability.
As a B Corp-certified company, PortXchange is not only focused on environmental sustainability but also considers socially responsible and ethical ways of conducting business throughout our entire value chain
