portsshipping companies, financial companies and the entrepreneurial ecosystem six countries we joined the project Green Sea Med to promote development technological solutions for a sustainable shipping inside Mediterrenian. Headquartered at the World Ocean Council (WOC) barcelonaAnd Marine and Marine Technologies Center (CTN), in MurciaWe are leading this initiative, funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). European Commission.
HE sea transport It represents 80% of world trade. “The industry needs to confront” urgent need reduce emissions greenhouse gases”The Technology and Maritime Center highlights that “port operations alone are responsible for 67% of emissions.” United Nations Conference Trade and Development (UNCTAD) made the following call: fast action” Through system-wide collaboration to decarbonise shipping, given the increase in emissions in this sector. The latest data from Transport & Environment shows: 135 million tons In 2002, the amount of CO2 in Europe exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
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The decarbonization process should include both commercial and cruise ships, fishing vessels and yachts. Achieving sustainable shipping involves the entire supply chain, infrastructure and maritime logistics, which requires collaboration between: multiple actors.
New network integrates 17 members of the entire value chain Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Türkiye and Israel We will take various initiatives. September 2025. However, the conflict in Gaza makes it difficult for various organizations from regional countries to join the network. north of africaports playing games important role Decarbonizing shipping in the Mediterranean.
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This year, we will organize various meetings in Spain, Italy, Israel and Turkey, International call to accelerate start-upsSMEs and entrepreneurs with projects that promote innovation in the ports and shipping industries. The project is developing a brief main actors green maritime transport in countries Mediterrenian and to elect representatives in each field. One of the most notable actions was Mediterranean Green Maritime Transport ObservatoryLisa Simone, WOC European Affairs advisor and coordinator of the initiative, explains:
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“HE sustainable shipping “This is an area with great potential,” he emphasizes. Anna Majoinnovation director Barcelona ActiveHe is a member of Green Marine Med, where he will add his experience in supporting new start-ups, and continues his work in entrepreneurship programs such as B-Blue. Majó emphasizes the importance of network members.
Specifically, the Port of Barcelona in Spain is already part of this; the European Intermodal Transport School (EEIT) is dedicated to education in intermodal transportation and sustainable logistics; investor Sustainable Initiatives; HE Balearic Islands Maritime and Logistics Cluster (CMİB); Barcelona Active; EUTIt is an alliance of nine European universities of technology. Polytechnic University of Cartagena; HE International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) is located at UPC in Barcelona; And SHIP2B Foundationdedicated to promoting economy with social impact And environmental.
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