Escola Projects
Towards blue virtual training
In recent times a vast number of technological transformations has encompassed the maritime sphere. A recent study (2020) commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG Move) analysed different social aspects of the maritime transport of goods, and identified two technological trends that are particularly visible on the blue horizon in the […]
RePort project nearing its close – 26 trucks modified to run on natural gas
On the 10th of June 2020, the final training organised under the RePort project took place, which focused on the efficient driving techniques of vehicles equipped with natural gas.
The Port of Barcelona completes the RePort project with 26 trucks converted to dual-fuel
The RePort project, led by the Port of Barcelona is making positive progress and preparing for its final phase. The initiative aims to promote natural gas as an alternative fuel for trucks. “Today we already have 25 trucks transformed to support compressed natural gas (CNG), and of the remaining one will be transformed to liquefied […]
The Escola consolidates TransLogMED and SailNet projects in Algeria
Between the 9th and 10th of February, the Escola Europea has consolidated the TransLogMED and SailNet projects in Algeria by signing agreements with various significant national institutions of the logistics sectors. The Escola’s director, Eduard Rodés, met with the president of the national group of port services – Serport, Mr. Achour Djellol, to sign the […]
TransLogMED helps connect the Magreb with European shores
During the final quarter of 2018 the Escola Europea has concentrated its efforts in raising awareness of the benefits and characteristics of the motorways of the sea among the transport professionals in North African countries. Ricardo García, TransLogMED project manager travelled to Algeria in October and Tunisia in December to promote the project through informative […]
G. Caboto Foundation’s Technical Course in Integrated Logistics Management and Shipping Processes to take place
/in Escola news, Uncategorized @ca /by Escola EuropeaIn early October, the ITS G. Caboto’s Foundation has opened the registrations for the Diploma in the Management of Integrated Logistics and Shipping Processes. Following two weeks of an open application period, in the end 29 students were accepted. The majority came from the Lazio region, but with some students traveling from the Liguria and […]
Forma’t al Port courses starts again with a hybrid format
/in Escola news, Issue 37 | Winter 2020 /by Escola EuropeaAs a direct consequence of Covid-19, many educational institutions have had to rethink their modus operandi. With the majority of operations and activities moving to the virtual world, education has also undergone a major shift into the cyber-sphere.
Smart Ports: Piers of the Future, a window to the world
/in Escola news /by Escola EuropeaShowing the world the advances in the digitalisation and sustainability of ports is necessary to promote the development and decarbonisation of maritime-port activities. Smart City Expo World Congress, an international event focused on urban evolution and innovation, has become the ideal setting in which to do this.
Port Summit Trade Mission – Colombia 2020
/in Escola news /by Escola EuropeaThe Port of Barcelona will participate in its first ever virtual Trade Mission between the 4th and 5th of November. The event will have representatives from Colombia as the main protagonists.
EU-funded YEP MED project to provide employment opportunities for the Mediterranean youth
/in DidYouKNow -Med, Escola news, YEP MED /by Escola EuropeaThe 9th of September 2020 became the official start date of the project “Youth Employment in the Ports of the Mediterranean“, or YEP MED in short. The project, co-financed by the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) of the European Union and led by the Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport (Spain), aims to develop port-logistics training and […]