
On 9 November 2017, we have organised a final event.
The pictures of the event are available here.
Below, you can find the presentations that were given during the event.
9:00 – 10:30 Opening session
Welcome and presentation of main achievements by project coordinator Prof. Dr. Michaël Dooms, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Presentation of the four main PORTOPIA components:
- Rapid Exchange System+ (RES+): Prof. Dr. Theo Notteboom, Shanghai Maritime University, Ghent University, University of Antwerp, Antwerp Maritime Academy
- Environmental dashboards: Prof. Dr. Rosa Mari Darbra, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
- Port governance: Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General, ESPO
- User perception measurement tool: Dr. George Vaggelas, University of the Aegean
Live demonstration of the PORTOPIA Service Cloud by Pedro Santos, Glintt
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Inside the European Port Industry
Setting the scene: Aernoud Willeumier, Chairman of ESPO’s Economic Analysis and Statistics Committee, Manager Business Analysis & Intelligence within Commercial department, Port of Rotterdam Authority
Panel discussion with port professionals, moderated by Aernoud Willeumier:
- Stefano Bonaldo, Economist, North Adriatic Sea Port Authority
- Maria Dolors Lloveras, Market analysis manager, Port Authority of Barcelona
- Eamonn O’Reilly, ESPO chairman, CEO of Dublin Port Company
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 15:30 Beyond the European Port Industry
Presentation by Prof. Dr. Theo Notteboom, Shanghai Maritime University, Ghent University, University of Antwerp, Antwerp Maritime Academy, A global analysis of port industry performance indicator availability
Panel discussion with port industry stakeholders:
- Dr. Jan Hoffmann, Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD
- Victor Shieh, Appropriate Communications & Editor at Portoverview.com
- Linda van Waveren, Program Manager CSR, Port of Amsterdam, IAPH/PIANC Working Group 174 on Sustainability Reporting
15:30 – 16:00 Closing session
Christos Pipitsoulis, Innovation and Research Unit of Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Transport at DG Mobility and Transport
Konstantinos Rigas, Ports & Inlnad Navigation Unit, DG for Mobility and Transport, European Commission