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Herfried Leitner, a leading expert with decades of experience in inland waterway transport (IWT) and Chairman of Pro Danube, shares his insights into the sector’s journey towards climate neutrality. In this interview, led by Christian Stark and published in the Journal of iC, we discuss the challenges IWT faces, the opportunities it offers for sustainable transport, and the uncertainties that lie ahead.

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Organised on 29 and 30 October by Pro Danube and hosted by the Danube Commission, Danube Ports Days 2024, supported by the EU-funded projects MultiRELOAD, Green Inland Ports Study and SYNERGETICS and the Danube Ports Network successfully concluded. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss and evaluate innovative solutions aimed at achieving climate neutrality within inland ports in particular and inland waterway transport (IWT) in general.

The event focused on critical themes including the modal shift to eco-friendly transportation, emission insights, and green energy solutions. It showcased cutting-edge digitalisation tools and strategies that are transforming port operations across Europe. 

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Join us for the Danube Ports Days 2024 where innovation meets sustainability. Building on the success of our previous editions, this year's event will bring together policy makers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the future of ports on their challenging pathway towards climate neutrality. REGISTER NOW to secure your on-site spot as places are limited!

Key Themes of the Danube Ports Days 2024:

Discover the commitments ports are making to drive modal shift. Explore eco-friendly transportation options within port operations and discuss strategies to reduce the carbon footprint associated with transport.

Delve into the complexities of measuring emissions in ports. Understand how ports can contribute to a cleaner environment by monitoring CO2, air quality, and other pollutants.

Green Energy Solutions:
Uncover the significance of green energy solutions in the IWT industry. Learn about the steps ports must take to facilitate and integrate sustainable energy solutions.

 

Date: 29-30 October 2024

Location: Danube Commission, Budapest, hybrid event

 

Event powered by Pro Danube, the Danube Commission, the EU-funded projects MultiRELOAD, Green Inland Ports & SYNERGETICS, and supported by the Danube Ports Network.

 

Mark your calendars, whether you plan to join us in Budapest or participate virtually. Danube Ports Days 2024 promises to be a platform for insightful discussions, fostering collaboration and innovation to facilitate sustainable port operations. Prepare to engage in conversations that will shape the future of ports and sustainability!

The draft agenda is available for download here.

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We are thrilled to announce that the Croatian Register of Shipping Inland Navigation Divisionhas decided to join the Pro Danube community!

The Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS) was established in 1949 and has been providing the highest level of professional service of classification and statutory certification for inland navigation vessels for more than 75 years. CRS is a member of IACS and a recognised classification society under Regulation (EC) 391/2009.

Croatian Register of Shipping (CRS Inland) is an EU recognised classification society according to the Directive (EU) 2106/1629. Among others, CRS acts as a competent authority and an inspection body under Directive (EU) 2016/1629 and is authorised to carry out inspections of all types of vessels under EU flags falling within the scope of the Directive and the European Standard laying down Technical Requirements for Inland Navigation vessels (ES-TRIN).

The Croatian Register of Shipping is a recommended classification society within the framework of the ADN Agreement. It is authorised to perform surveys and certification services under the provisions of the ADN Agreement for inland navigation vessels.

Our mission in the field of classification and statutory certification is to promote the highest internationally adopted standards of safety of life and property on sea and inland waterways, and of the protection of the maritime and inland waterways environment. Working under such standards, CRS strives to provide the highest-quality service to clients, owners, and operators of inland navigation vessels through uniformly conducted and supervised surveys.

To find out more about our new member please check: https://inland.crs.hr