Cargo ports are vital transport hubs in the world economy.
Its port authority, Valenciaport, is responsible for Valencia, plus Gandia and Sagunto ports along the coast.
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Gandia is on track to become the first energy self-sufficient European port, according to Diez.
Now it is advancing and we have plans for our own wind farm in the coming years.
Getting to zero emissions means mobilising the whole port community.
The next stage will be to test hydrogen-powered prototypes of a container stacker and tractor.
Digital twins
Access to instant information is essential for ports.
Both Antwerp-Bruges and Valencia are investing in sophisticated digital twins of their port areas.
The data is then filtered to show tankers and turn cameras in the direction of the emission.
Outside-in innovation
All this innovation is a springboard for fresh ideas.
One of the young startups the port collaborates with isWe Are Lab.
Posidonia in the port breakwaters can be used to clean the surrounding sea.
One of the noteworthy startups backed by Antwerp-Bruges in 2018 to work on barges is remote-piloting technology startupSEAFAR.
Their efforts are already reaping impressive results.
Verstraelen describes his ports ecosystem as the most impressive innovation breeding ground Ive ever seen in my entire life.
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