MAGPIE Paper Published in TRA 2024 Conference Proceedings

Ports need more actionable strategies for energy transition, with port authorities spearheading the adoption of sustainable technologies through collaboration.

This is the key message of our recent contribution, “Sustainable and Greenhouse-Gas-Neutral Initiatives Within European Ports: Insights from the MAGPIE Project,” authored by MAGPIE partners Michele Acciaro, Caya Hein, Maaike Dalhuisen, and Maarten Flikkema.

The paper, now published online, is part of the proceedings of the 10th TRA Conference: Transport Transitions – Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility, which focuses on eco-efficient mobility systems. MAGPIE was proud to be part of this important exchange last year in Dublin.

Our contribution highlights our project key lessons. While many ports discuss energy transition, few have transformed their plans into significant actions due to technological, regulatory, and financial challenges. The study of 12 pioneering ports reveals three recurring themes central to encourage actual progress:

  1. Development of energy transition infrastructure.
  2. Decarbonization of seagoing vessels and hinterland transport.
  3. Governance and stakeholder coordination.

Read the full contribution here:

Share
Share on linkedin
Share on facebook
Share on twitter
Share on email
Risks of ammonia bunkering in ports
On 12 April 2025, Trammo, OCI, and James Fisher Fendercare successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between two vessels at a terminal in the...
MAGPIE presents its 3-year progress to the EU Commission
At the end of January, the work package leaders presented the project results up until October 2024 to the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency...
MAGPIE & PIONEERS ESPO Workshop: Master planning for European Green Ports
What is a “green port” and how can European ports take the necessary steps to earn this label? What are the necessary elements in...
X