by Prof. Maria Boile, Director MSc in Shipping, and Director Quantitative Analysis in Shipping Laboratory, Department of Maritime Studies, University of Piraeus*, co-authored by Sotirios (Sotiris) Theofanis, PhD, Frank Stevens, and Christian Hauschildt has been officially published on the European Commission website.
The report aims to provide guidance to ports for improving their environmental performance while achieving sustainability goals, through experiences gained by implementing noteworthy green initiatives in practice.Â
The study identifies challenges to implementing green initiatives and presents good practices aimed at achieving sustainability objectives. By fostering knowledge-sharing and providing insights into adaptable strategies, the study provides tools, including a roadmap, to help ports and port users, service providers, equipment manufacturers and others to navigate their environmental challenges. A particular emphasis is placed on smaller ports that may face constraints or have limited capacity to implement green practices.Â
Viewers can open the link and read the full report:
*Head of Unit, Hellenic Institute of Transport, Center for Research and Technology Hellas; Affiliated Faculty, Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation, Rutgers University; Coordinator, Waterborne Technology Platform.
