Objectives

Questions over the ability of ports and shipping lines to respond efficiently and cost-effectively to the latest and potential future demands for “greener” transport based on reduced noxious emissions, the integration of the transport networks surrounding the Western Mediterranean and the development and extension of the existing and future corridors are key elements to Conference speakers. The conference will tackle the following issues:

  • Strategies for the period up to 2030 under the aegis of the Motorways of the Sea in the Western Mediterranean.
  • Ports and Shipping operations in terms of environmental protection: state of affairs, characteristics.
  • Ports and Ships operations in terms of energy efficiency: state of affairs, characteristics.

Programme

08:30 Reception of participants
09:00 Opening ceremony

Mrs. Mercè Conesa, President of Port of Barcelona

Mr. Francesc  Carbonell, Union for the Mediterranean in charge of Transport & Urban Development

9 :15 Keynote Speech : Recent developments in IMO GHG reduction policies:  The decarbonization of the shipping and port sector on both sides of the Mediterranean sea
  Mr. Camille Bourgeon, Marine Environment Division, International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
10:00 Panel 1 : Building Mediterranean Network on Environmental issues  and actions
  Moderator: Mrs. Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General ESPO

Speakers :

  • Mr. Oscar Oliver, General Director CETMO
  • Mr. Santiago Garcia-Milà, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Barcelona
  • Mr. Hassan ABKARI, Deputy Managing Director, TangerMED
  • Mr. Francesco Maria di Majo, Presidente dell’Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Centro Settentrionale è l’Avv
  • Mr. Silvio Ferrando, Port of Genova
11 :30 Coffee break
12:00 Panel 2 : Environmental issues for Shipping lines, opportunities and challenges  
  Moderator: Oscar Oliver, General Director CETMO

Speakers :

  • Dr. Guido Grimaldi, Corporate Short Sea Shipping Commercial Director
  • Mr. Matteo Catani, CEO GNV
  • Mr. Ali Ben Belgacem,  President Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN)
  • Mr. Ahcene Grairia, President Algérie Ferries
  • Mr. Juan Riva, President Grupo Suardiaz
13:00 Closing

Mr. Eduard Rodés, Director – Escola Europea Intermodal Transport

Date

4 April 2019

Venue

Aula dels Estels – Terminal Drassanes
Barcelona, Spain

Language

English

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Speakers

  • Mrs. Mercè Conesa
    President, Port of Barcelona
  • Mr. Francesc Carbonell
    Union pour la Méditerranée
  • Mr. Camille Bourgeon
    Marine Environment Division, International Maritime Organisation IMO
  • Mrs. Isabelle Ryckbost
    Secretary General, ESPO
  • Mr. Oscar Oliver
    General Director, CETMO
  • Mr. Hassan Abkari
    Deputy Managing Director, TangerMED
  • Mr. Francesco Maria di Majo
    Presidente, Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno
  • Mr. Santiago García-Milà
    Deputy Executive Director, Port of Barcelona
  • Mr. Silvio Ferrando
    Port of Genova
  • Dr. Guido Grimaldi
    Grimaldi Lines
  • Mr. Matteo Catani
    CEO, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV)
  • Mr. Ali Ben Belgacem
    President, Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN)
  • Mr. Ahcene Grairia
    President, Algérie Ferries
  • Mr. Juan Riva
    President, Grupo Suardiaz
  • Mr. Eduard Rodés
    Director, Escola Europea Intermodal Transport

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