AASTMT Research Projects

Project: Green Ports Cluster for a Sustainable Mediterranean Maritime and Transport Ecosystem

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

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

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Objectives

  1. 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

  1. Authority di Sistema Portu ale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale
    https://www.portialtotirreno.it/?lang=en

Yasser Gaber Dessouky

Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation

Mobile: 201006030790

E-mail: ygd@aast.edu


Project Coordinator

Yasser Gaber Dessouky

Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation

Mobile: 201006030790

E-mail: ygd@aast.edu


This Project is Funded by

EU