Organised on 29 and 30 October by Pro Danube and hosted by the Danube Commission, Danube Ports Days 2024, supported by the EU-funded projects MultiRELOAD, Green Inland Ports Study and SYNERGETICS and the Danube Ports Network successfully concluded. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to discuss and evaluate innovative solutions aimed at achieving climate neutrality within inland ports in particular and inland waterway transport (IWT) in general.The event focused on critical themes including the modal shift to eco-friendly transportation, emission insights, and green energy solutions. It showcased cutting-edge digitalisation tools and strategies that are transforming port operations across Europe.
Róbert Rafael, representing Pro Danube, reflected on the event's success: “The Danube Ports Days 2024 provided a unique platform for dialogue among industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders. Our event furthermore hosted a dedicated poster exhibition showcasing key European projects and initiatives, as well as innovative companies leading the way in the field of IWT. We are thrilled with the positive feedback and extend our gratitude to the speakers and attendees for making the event a success.”
The official press release is available for download here.
Róbert Rafael, representing Pro Danube, reflected on the event's success: “The Danube Ports Days 2024 provided a unique platform for dialogue among industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders. Our event furthermore hosted a dedicated poster exhibition showcasing key European projects and initiatives, as well as innovative companies leading the way in the field of IWT. We are thrilled with the positive feedback and extend our gratitude to the speakers and attendees for making the event a success.”
The official press release is available for download here.
The recording of Day 1 of the event is available here.
The recording of Day 2 of the event is available here.
Presentations are available for download here:
- MultiRELOAD Project, Jan-Christoph Maass, duisport
- Multmodal Node Digital Twin, José Antonio Clemente Pérez, Prodevelop
- WienCont Container Terminal, Monika Gindl-Muzik, WienCont Container Terminal GmbH
- Introduction of MCC, Zoltán Fábián, MAHART Container Center Ltd
- Rhenus Port Logistics - Krems & Regensburg, Gerhard Gussmagg, Rhenus Donauhafen Krems GmbH & Co. KG
- DP World, Alexandru Crăciun
- Environmental Performance Mapping for Inland Ports, Jasper Tanis, Ecorys
- Port and Terminal GHG Calculation Guidance, Alan Lewis, Smart Freight Centre
- Live Demonstration – Port Environmental Impact Calculator, Anne Kleijn & Nicole Imholz, CE Delft
- Air Emissions, Data and Digital Solutions, Jon Lane, RightShip
- Environmental Sustainable Management Systems for Inland Ports, Ioanna Kourounioti, Panteia
- Digitalisation Masterplan for Inland Ports and Terminals: Good Practices and Future-oriented Actions, Khalid Tachi, EICB and Róbert Rafael/Charlotte Siot, Pro Danube
- Innovation Action SYNERGETICS, Benjamin Friedhoff, DST
- Sustainable Marine System Design: Propulsion, Power and Energy System Design of a Harbor Tug, Gianluca Giurco, MARIN
- Zero Emission Services, Esther Poortstra
- Association of the leading European River Cruise Companies, Sascha Gill, European River Cruise Association
- Ennshafen on the Way to 2050” - Project SEANERGY Supports us on that Journey, Werner Auer, Ennshafen Port
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Project „Green Ports“, Vladimir Pavlović, Port Governance Agency
- Hungarian Federation of Inland Ports, Capt. Béla Szalma
Poster Exhibition