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Blue Innovation
Eco-innovation at the heart of Europe
There is little doubt that innovation is today’s “big thing”. The fast advancement of technologies, the increasing digitalisation taking place across all industries, and the ever-more encompassing dual lives that individuals lead in the physical and digital stratospheres have accelerated innovative progress. At the same time, the world has also began to recognise the importance […]
Zero Emissions future – the case of the Port of Long Beach
A net-zero operating terminal is a milestone that most ports around the globe are working towards – as it would mark a significant step towards sustainability. This summer, one port has achieved this remarkable step and begun operating a container terminal that is equipped with nearly all electric and zero-emissions equipment. Already news sources are reporting it as one of the most technologically advanced cargo terminals globally. We are, of course, talking about the Port of Long Beach – and the Long Beach Container Terminal at Middle Harbor (in California, USA).
ClickandCargo Simulator for Training of Logistic Operations
ClickandCargo has been in the business less than other software companies in the Spanish market but has been able to develop an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform that is able to compete fairly with software of similar functionalities. This why it was chosen by the EU-funded YEP MED project to act as the platform to support digital training of new professionals in the logistic sector.
Digital Training in the 21st century
Practice makes perfect There is no doubt about it. Historically educational models that incorporated experiential and real-life experiences have proven to be more successful. Currently many professions already employ experiential training approaches – learning-on-the-job, internships, and fellowships are but some examples. The Escola Europea Intermodal Transport has always believed in the experiential teaching model – […]
#DidYouKnow Videos
Introduction to the Cold Chain
The Cold Chain
Cooling Technologies
The Cold Chain
Women in Shipping
Towards Gender Equality at Sea
Temperature Controlled Supply Chain
A spotlight on pharmaceuticals
Port2Rail
European Railway Corridors
Groupage and Consolidation Centres
A short guide on packaging and security
Groupage and Consolidation Centres
LCL packaging
Temperature Controlled Supply Chains
A short story of the Reefer Container
Groupage and Consolidation Centres
Distribution Networks
Temperature Controlled Supply Chains
How important is Container Airflow?
Mega trucks
How will the authorization of mega trucks impact intermodal freight transport in Europe?
Container Weight Mandate
How will the new container weight mandate impact maritime transport?
#DidYouKnow – The increasing threat of cyber attacks on port
/in #DidYouKnow, DidYouKnow - Port Operations, Issue 43 | Summer 2022 /by Escola EuropeaThe transition into the digital sphere has thus morphed into cybersecurity challenges that ports need to address before realising the complete potential of innovative technologies. This is why we decided to deal with cybersecurity in ports for this month’s #DidYouKnow article.
Let’s learn together
/in #DidYouKnow, Escola news, Issue 42 | Spring 2022 /by Escola Europea“We learn together” is a declaration of principles and an arrow into the heart of someone who has dedicated a large part of their professional life to education and training
Escola Europea takes a closer look at Technology Transfer Initiatives and Living Labs
/in #DidYouKnow, Issue 42 | Spring 2022, TECHLOG /by Escola EuropeaWith the first six months of the EU-funded TechLog project finishing, the technical aspects of the premise of the project take a more central stage. Orlando Reveco, from the Escola Europea, helps us understand what Technology Transfer Initiatives and Living Labss are in an in-depth interview about these innovative characteristics of research and education. Q:Can […]
Education, a passport to innovation and success
/in #DidYouKnow, YEP MED /by Escola EuropeaWhile unemployment continues to follow an upward curve, a large majority of companies complain of talent shortages, and of having difficulty finding candidates with the right set of skills. The education systems of many Mediterranean countries are producing many graduates with skills that do not match those demanded by businesses and which are needed in […]