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Escola Europea presents Port Virtual Lab at the NEXUS International Conference
/in Escola news, Issue 60 | Autumn 2026, News, Odiseo, Port Virtual LabFrom 22 to 25 June, the Escola Europea joined the NEXUS International Conference – DGTMP 2026 in Sines and Setúbal, presenting PVL.ONE, our Port Virtual Lab, and the role of immersive simulation in training the next generation of port and logistics professionals.
Escola Europea explores cooperation with Ibn Zohr University to strengthen logistics education in Morocco
/in Escola news, Issue 60 | Autumn 2026, News, OdiseoThe Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport met with Ibn Zohr University in Agadir to explore future cooperation in transport, logistics and international trade education, including the potential integration of students into the Port Virtual Lab network.
Port decarbonisation is, before anything else, a transition of competences
/in #DidYouKnow, DidYouKnow-SURCO, Escola news, Issue 59 | Summer 2026, News, OdiseoEurope’s maritime climate agenda will not succeed through regulation alone. In this opinion piece, Eduard Rodés argues that the real challenge of port decarbonisation lies in preparing the professionals who will implement the transition in terminals, control rooms, vessels and port communities.
Twenty Years on the Road Together
/in Escola news, Issue 59 | Summer 2026, News, Rail TransportIn this opinion piece, Eduard Rodés reflects on twenty years of collaboration between Portugal and the Escola Europea, highlighting the partnerships, people, and educational initiatives that have shaped intermodal transport training across the Iberian Peninsula.
From Classroom to Operations: Rethinking Logistics Education at CSCMP European Conference 2026
/in Escola news, Escola projects, Issue 59 | Summer 2026, News, Port Virtual LabAt CSCMP European Conference 2026, Escola Europea explored how educational innovation, digital simulation and industry collaboration can help prepare future logistics professionals.
Grupo Arola joins Forma’t al Port to support the development of future logistics talent
/in Escola news, Issue 59 | Summer 2026, NewsEscola Europea welcomes Grupo Arola as a new sponsor of Forma’t al Port, reinforcing the programme’s mission to connect education with the port-logistics sector and support the development of future professionals through practical, industry-driven training.
Rail on Track: Port2Rail Returns to Portugal and SURCO Navarra Brings Intermodality to the Region
/in Escola news, Issue 59 | Summer 2026, News, Rail TransportThis spring, two new practical programmes took our hands-on approach into the field. Port2Rail returned to Portugal — crossing Lisbon, Setúbal, Sines, Aveiro, Leixões and Entroncamento by train — while SURCO Navarra brought rail and intermodality to logistics professionals and vocational teachers in Pamplona and Tudela.
MSC joins Escola Europea’s “Forma’t al Port” programme as a new sponsor
/in DidYouKnow-MOST, Escola news, Issue 58 | Spring 2026, NewsMSC joins the Escola Europea’s Forma’t al Port programme as a new sponsor, strengthening collaboration between the logistics sector and education to support young talent.
Escola Europea and Spediporto Join Forces on Logistics Training
/in Escola news, Issue 59 | Summer 2026, News, Port Virtual LabSpediporto and Escola Europea have signed a collaboration agreement in Barcelona to promote logistics training, intermodality, digitalisation and innovation across the Mediterranean logistics sector.
From the Mediterranean to the world: Escola Europea consolidates its growth and sets a new strategic direction
/in Escola news, Issue 59 | Summer 2026, NewsBarcelona, 22 April 2026 – Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport has presented its 2025 results during the meetings of its Executive Committee and Governing Board, confirming a year of sustained […]
Areté: A Place to Celebrate Twenty Years of Port Cooperation
/in Escola news, Issue 58 | Spring 2026, NewsThe new Jardins de l’Areté in Barcelona mark the Escola Europea’s 20th anniversary and celebrate two decades of cooperation between Mediterranean ports.
Escola Europea and Puertos del Estado Unite to Boost Port Skills and Innovation
/in Escola news, Issue 58 | Spring 2026, News, OdiseoPuertos del Estado and Escola Europea strengthen collaboration in port training, intermodality, AI innovation, and Mediterranean capacity-building.
The Human Side of Digitalisation: A Conversation with Jaime Luezas
/in #DidYouKnow, DidYouKnow-MOST, Escola news, Issue 57 | Winter 2025, NewsDigital transformation in ports goes far beyond technology. In this interview, Jaime Luezas of Puertos del Estado reflects on trust, semantic standards, and why people—not systems—ultimately determine the success of digitalisation.
Mediterranean Journeys: The Italian Chapter of the Escola’s Story
/in Escola news, Issue 57 | Winter 2025, NewsEvery journey has a point of departure. For the Escola in Italy, that moment arrived long before an office was opened or a partnership was formalised. It began with a […]
YEP MED by the Escola Europea wins the WestMED Best Project 2025 Award in Tunis
/in Escola news, Escola projects, Issue 57 | Winter 2025, News, OdiseoYEP MED, led by the Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport, has been awarded the WestMED Best Project 2025 Award in Tunis for its outstanding contribution to blue skills and ocean literacy. The project has transformed maritime-port training for young people through digital innovation and regional cooperation.
The Escola Europea strengthens its growth in 2025 by training students, teachers, and professionals
/in Escola news, Issue 57 | Winter 2025, News, OdiseoThe Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport shared today the main conclusions and developments from the Executive Committee meeting held in Barcelona on 17 November 2025. The meeting highlighted the remarkable […]
Escola Europea and DLTM Join Forces to Promote International Mobility and Maritime Education
/in Escola news, Issue 57 | Winter 2025, NewsThe Escola Europea and the Distretto Ligure delle Tecnologie Marine (DLTM) have signed a collaboration agreement aimed at fostering international mobility and educational exchange between professionals, students, and institutions in the logistics and maritime sectors.
Energy Transition Barcelona 2025: Advancing the Green Transformation of Ports
/in Escola news, Issue 57 | Winter 2025, NewsThe Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport has opened registrations for the second edition of Energy Transition Barcelona (1–11 December 2025). The course focuses on sustainability, decarbonisation, and innovation in ports, featuring expert sessions, site visits, and a simulator-based group project.
Tracing the Escola’s Journey: 20 Years of Knowledge, Cooperation, and Innovation
/in #DidYouKnow, Educational Approach, Escola news, Issue 56 | Autumn 2025Two decades ago, a bold idea took shape in the Mediterranean. What began as a training initiative in short sea shipping has since grown into the Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport
Antillas Sea Agency Joins Forma’t al Port’s Growing Network of Collaborators
/in Escola news, Issue 56 | Autumn 2025, NewsThe port-logistics training programme Forma’t al Port welcomes Antillas Sea Agency as a new sponsor. Their involvement will enhance student access to real-world maritime operations and may lead to new international collaborations in the Caribbean.