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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 […]
The Escola and FONASBA sign collaboration agreements with the first partners for the SAILNET Programme
On the 28th of September 2018, the director of the Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport, Eduard Rodes, travelled to Naples to sign an agreement of collaboration with the partners of the SAILNET Programme: Mr. Gian Enzo Duci from FEDERAGENTI (Italy), Mr. A. Mantrach from APRAM (Morocco), Mr. António Belmar from AGEPOR (Portugal) and Mr. Walid […]
Industry News
A box management ecosystem to solve the empty container dilemma
We need to re-oriente our thinking towards container management, argues Nicholas Press from CEC Systems. Visibility is a high priority for shippers and carriers alike. Whether it is rate comparison, booking freight, tracking or monitoring a temperature-sensitive container, visibility is a necessity in today’s market. The growing number of technology providers providing visibility such as […]
Shipowners Still Not Ready to Give Up Control to Autonomous Vessels
Shipowners seem to be hesitant to relinquish control of their vessels in favor of autonomous solutions, as they trust their captains and crews more than smart technology. In general, the shipping industry’s approach to new technologies has been described as “conservative“, especially when it comes to autonomous solutions that could theoretically replace the crew. This has […]
Barcelona to host the 1st World Edition of Startup Weekend focused on the logistics and maritime world
Barcelona will host the 1st World Edition of Startup Weekend focused on the logistics and maritime world, with the support of Google for Entrepreneurs and Techstars bringing together entrepreneurs to solve the major challenges of the sector. This event will be held during the next weekend of May 17, 18 and 19 at the new […]
Environmental News
Grimaldi begins the remodeling of the ferries that operate between Barcelona and Civitavecchia
Grimaldi has started the process of lengthening and remodelling the Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona ferries, which usually cover the route between Barcelona and Civitavecchia, in Italy. The changes will ensure that the vessels will have a greater capacity for freight and passengers, and they will incorporate new improvements to reduce their emissions and eliminate […]
The Countdown to IMO 2020
On January 1, 2020, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)’s rules on sulfur emission are due to come into force – a move which will have a monumental impact on the shipping industry. This legislation will ban any ship from emitting more than 0.5% of sulfur in its fuel, a cut of almost 3% from the current level. […]
EU Bodies agree on Port Waste Facilities
Representatives from the Presidency of the European Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission have reached a provisional agreement on the proposal for the new EU directive on port reception facilities. Ships will be allowed to deliver all garbage when paying a fixed port waste fee, without port-specific limitations towards the volumes delivered. This […]
The Ormeggiatori and Barcaioli Group collaborates with the Escola in “Formati al Porto
/in Escola news, Issue 32 | Autumn 2019, Uncategorized @ca /by 2e3sThe director of the Ormeggiatori e Barcaioli di Civitavecchia group, Angelo Bonomo, together with the director of the Escola Europea Eduard Rodés have signed a tri-annual collaboration agreement for the Formati al Porto project, guaranteeing the availability of guided maritime tours of the Port of Civitavecchia. The new project Formati al Porto, strongly supported by […]
The Escola Europea completes the first semester of course with the Summer School in Port Operations
/in Escola news, Issue 32 | Autumn 2019 /by 2e3sWith the arrival of summer, the Escola ended its activities in the first semester of 2019. The past few months have been very busy for the training centre, providing specialised training to both students and professionals in the sector. During these 6 months, more than 1100 students from Europe, Latin America and North Africa have […]
The Escola prepares a new edition of the course MOST Italy dedicated to Italian professionals
/in Escola news, Issue 32 | Autumn 2019 /by 2e3sMOST Italy is a training course for professionals that the Escola Europea – Intermodal Transport offers exclusively to the members of Italian logistics and transport sector. This year’s edition, the fifth in a row, will last four days and will be held on board of a Grimaldi Lines Ro-Pax vessel, a leading company specialising in […]