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PIONEERS: Decarbonising and future-proofing European ports PIONEERS: Decarbonising and future-proofing European ports

Decarbonising & future-proofing
the port.

On this platform, port authorities can find a method to shape their own path to a climate-neutral, resilient future: continuous, repeatable, and applicable at any size or starting point.

Future in your hands

▶ Play the interactive film. Step into the interactive stories of 3 fictional pioneers shaping European ports’ path to climate neutrality.

2.5º
The situation today

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, already 2.5 °C above pre-industrial levels.

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Ports feel it

Flooding, drought-related navigability loss and storm damage are no longer hypothetical for ports.

2-3%
Of global CO₂

of global greenhouse-gas emissions worldwide come from shipping, and port ecosystems extend that footprint far beyond the quay wall.

4 climate-neutral future ports

What if all ports were net zero by 2050 ?

The destination is the same. Several major highways lead there. Imagine your port in each future, and discover which type of green-ports pioneer you are.

Orchestrated transformation

01

Orchestrated Transformation

Public sector · Radical innovation

Large-scale transformation driven by coordinated policy and funding to de-risk green infrastructure investments.

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Guided evolution

02

Guided Evolution

Public sector · Incremental innovation

Steady, government-driven transition through regulation, upgrades and scaling of proven technologies.

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Venture revolution

03

Venture Revolution

Private sector · Radical innovation

Fast transformation driven by private investments, fierce competition and breakthrough climate technologies.

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Value driven transition

04

Value-driven Transition

Private sector · Incremental innovation

Gradual, market-driven transition shaped by consumer demand and green technology cost parity.

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▤ Green Ports in 2050
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What can you do?

Two open tools to know your port’s footprint and to surface the drivers and barriers that decide your next move.

01

Methodology​

How to calculate
your carbon footprint.

Build a Scope 1 / 2 / 3 GHG inventory using the GHG Protocol.

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Read the calculation methodology

02

Prioritise:
what holds you back?

Surface your port’s main drivers and main barriers across 5 intervention zones. A short test that reframes where to push first.

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Get inspired · 19 PIONEERS demos

Start innovating
now.

19 demonstrators tested across European ports, colour-coded by theme: clean energy, sustainable design and digital innovation. Page through the set four at a time, or open the full showcase.

Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Energy Generation from Water Currents
Hydropower systems for renewable energy generation from water currents.
Clean energy
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure
Comprehensive hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for port operations.
Clean energy
Clean energy
Port of Rotterdam
A Corridor of Modular Docking Stations for Energy Containers
Modular docking stations for flexible energy container storage solutions.
Clean energy
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Battery Storage and Smart Management of Green Energy for Terminal Operations
Smart battery storage systems for renewable energy integration.
Clean energy
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Hydrogen Heating for Buildings
Clean hydrogen heating solutions for sustainable port building operations.
Clean energy
Sustainable design
Port of Barcelona
Local Resource Recovery for Green, Circular Concrete
Innovative circular concrete production using local upcycled sand for sustainable port infrastructure.
Sustainable Design
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Electric Green Last-Mile for On-Site Logistics Operations
Electric vehicle solutions for sustainable last-mile port operations.
Clean Energy
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Green Straddle Carriers
Sustainable straddle carriers for eco-friendly container handling operations.
Clean Energy
Multimodal planning platform
Port of Rotterdam
IT Platforms for Planning Multimodal Transport
Integrated multimodal transport planning and coordination platform.
Digital Innovation
Modal shift port employees
Port of Barcelona
Modal Shift in the Commute of Port Employees
Sustainable concrete production through circular economy principles.
Sustainable Design
Cargo flow optimisation
Port of Antwerp
Cargo Flow Optimisation
Advanced cargo flow optimization using digital twin technology for enhanced port efficiency.
Digital Innovation
Mobility as service accessibility
Port of Barcelona
Mobility as a Service for a Better Port-City Accessibility
Integrated mobility platform for sustainable port transportation services.
Sustainable Design
Cargo flow prediction
Port of Antwerp
Cargo Flow Prediction
Machine learning-based cargo flow prediction and optimization system.
Digital Innovation
Automated shuttle solutions
Port of Rotterdam
Automated Shuttle Solutions for Port Operations
Autonomous shuttle systems for efficient port personnel and cargo transport.
Digital Innovation
Inland automated vessels
Port of Antwerp
Inland Automated Vessels Technology
Autonomous vessel technology for efficient inland waterway transport.
Digital Innovation
Vessel traffic optimisation
Port of Rotterdam
Vessel Traffic Optimisation
Advanced vessel traffic management for optimized port operations.
Digital Innovation
Maritime 5g vessel location
Port of Rotterdam
Maritime 5G for Intelligent Vessel Location
5G-enabled vessel tracking system for real-time maritime operations.
Digital Innovation
Containers transport forecast
Port of Barcelona
Containers Transport Forecast
AI-powered container transport demand forecasting system.
Digital Innovation
Port digital twin co2
Port of Barcelona
Port Digital Twin: Enabling Tracking of CO₂ Emissions
Digital twin technology for CO2 emission monitoring and reduction.
Digital Innovation
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Energy Generation from Water Currents
Hydropower systems for renewable energy generation from water currents.
Clean energy
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure
Comprehensive hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for port operations.
Clean energy
Clean energy
Port of Rotterdam
A Corridor of Modular Docking Stations for Energy Containers
Modular docking stations for flexible energy container storage solutions.
Clean energy
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Battery Storage and Smart Management of Green Energy for Terminal Operations
Smart battery storage systems for renewable energy integration.
Clean energy
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Hydrogen Heating for Buildings
Clean hydrogen heating solutions for sustainable port building operations.
Clean energy
Sustainable design
Port of Barcelona
Local Resource Recovery for Green, Circular Concrete
Innovative circular concrete production using local upcycled sand for sustainable port infrastructure.
Sustainable Design
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Electric Green Last-Mile for On-Site Logistics Operations
Innovative circular concrete production using local upcycled sand for sustainable port infrastructure.
Clean Energy
Clean energy
Port of Antwerp
Green Straddle Carriers
Sustainable straddle carriers for eco-friendly container handling operations.
Clean Energy
Multimodal planning platform
Port of Rotterdam
IT Platforms for Planning Multimodal Transport
Integrated multimodal transport planning and coordination platform.
Digital Innovation
Modal shift port employees
Port of Barcelona
Modal Shift in the Commute of Port Employees
Sustainable concrete production through circular economy principles.
Sustainable Design
Cargo flow optimisation
Port of Antwerp
Cargo Flow Optimisation
Advanced cargo flow optimization using digital twin technology for enhanced port efficiency.
Digital Innovation
Mobility as service accessibility
Port of Barcelona
Mobility as a Service for a Better Port-City Accessibility
Integrated mobility platform for sustainable port transportation services.
Sustainable Design
Cargo flow prediction
Port of Antwerp
Cargo Flow Prediction
Machine learning-based cargo flow prediction and optimization system.
Digital Innovation
Automated shuttle solutions
Port of Rotterdam
Automated Shuttle Solutions for Port Operations
Autonomous shuttle systems for efficient port personnel and cargo transport.
Digital Innovation
Inland automated vessels
Port of Antwerp
Inland Automated Vessels Technology
Autonomous vessel technology for efficient inland waterway transport.
Digital Innovation
Vessel traffic optimisation
Port of Rotterdam
Vessel Traffic Optimisation
Advanced vessel traffic management for optimized port operations.
Digital Innovation
Maritime 5g vessel location
Port of Rotterdam
Maritime 5G for Intelligent Vessel Location
5G-enabled vessel tracking system for real-time maritime operations.
Digital Innovation
Containers transport forecast
Port of Barcelona
Containers Transport Forecast
AI-powered container transport demand forecasting system.
Digital Innovation
Port digital twin co2
Port of Barcelona
Port Digital Twin: Enabling Tracking of CO₂ Emissions
Digital twin technology for CO2 emission monitoring and reduction.
Digital Innovation
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MAGPIE Green Innovation Compass platform
1 method · 5 steps · applicable to any port

What will you do
(the day after) tomorrow?

Six steps, one method. From your 2050 vision to a robust, stress-tested net-zero roadmap. Each stage stands alone and connects to the rest.

01

Your 2050 vision

Envision a climate-neutral future for your port.

Tool · Scenarios + Backcasting

02

Your port today

Understand your own port ecosystem: GHG footprint, barriers and drivers that impact your transition to a climate-neutral port

Tool · Footprint + System mapping

03

The world around you

Scan and prepare for outside forces of change: climate, policy, energy etc.

Tool · Landscape scan

04

Innovations

Browse proven demos from European ports and spot the innovations that fit your context.

Tool · Demo showcase + Radar

05

Build your roadmap

Prioritise, schedule and stress-test your initiatives into a living, no-regret roadmap.

Tool · Demo showcase + Radar
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