Project: Green Ports Cluster for a Sustainable Mediterranean Maritime and Transport Ecosystem (GREENMEDPORTS)
Abstract
Main Goal To establish a cluster of Mediterranean green ports that promotes sustainability, energy efficiency, and low-emission practices in maritime transport, through cooperation, digital tools, and pilot actions across the Mediterranean basin. Main Outputs and Activities
1. 6 Local Green Port Hubs established (Italy, Egypt, Algeria, Jordan, Malta, Tunisia).
2. Carbon Footprint Platform (CFP): Digital tool to measure, monitor, and share carbon data across ports. Pilots were conducted in five port areas.
3. GREENMEDPORTS Forum: Knowledge exchange and policy coordination at the regional level.
4. Training and Capacity Building: Decision-support tools for sustainable port policies and decarbonisation strategies.
5. Cooperation Agreements: Between port authorities and stakeholders for energy-efficient transport initiatives
Project Name
Green Ports Cluster for a Sustainable Mediterranean Maritime and Transport Ecosystem (GREENMEDPORTS)
Ref No/ Funded Entity
A_T_2.1_0212
Project Duration
36month
Project Start Date
2025-06-11
Project End Date
0028-06-11
Total Budget
EUR
Budget of the academy in this project
EUR
Project Website
Objectives
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Key Objectives
- Promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in port operations.
- Create a network of six Local Green Port Hubs in Italy, Egypt, Algeria, Jordan, Malta, and Tunisia.
- Develop and implement a Carbon Footprint Platform (CFP) shared by all partners.
- Support pilot activities for decarbonisation and energy transition.
- Encourage cooperation agreements and training on sustainable port management.
- Institutionalize working groups for long-term regional collaboration.
Target Groups and Beneficiaries
• Port authorities and port community stakeholders.
• Transport and logistics operators in the Mediterranean region. • Regional organizations (e.g. UfM Transport Platform, MED Ports Association, GTMO 5+5).
• Maritime administrations and research institutions. Expected Impact • Reduced GHG emissions in maritime and port operations.
• Shared standards and practices for “green” port management. • Stronger regional cooperation in sustainable transport policies.
• A lasting digital platform for carbon monitoring and reporting
Our Partners
- Authority di Sistema Portu ale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale
https://www.interregnextmed.eu/project-page/greenmedports/about/
Kareem Mahmoud TONBOL
Professor of Physical Oceanography and Climatology, Dean of Scientific Research for Maritime Affairs,
Mobile: 201065544817
E-mail: ktonbol@aast.edu
Project Coordinator
Kareem Mahmoud TONBOL
Professor of Physical Oceanography and Climatology, Dean of Scientific Research for Maritime Affairs,
Mobile: 201065544817
E-mail: ktonbol@aast.edu
This Project is Funded by
EU