PIONEERS

The EU-funded project PIONEERS aims to make European ports greener.

Europe Climate and Environment Policy and Regulation

Portable Innovation Open Network for Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Solutions

PIONEERS brings together four ports with different characteristics, but shared dedication towards meeting the Green Deal goals and Blue Growth socio-economic aims, in order to address the challenge for European ports of reducing GHG emissions while remaining competitive.

To achieve these ambitions, the Ports of Antwerp-Bruges, Barcelona, Venlo and Constanta will implement green port innovation demonstrations across four main pillars:

• Clean energy production and supply
• Sustainable port design
• Modal shift and flows optimisation
• Digital transformation

Key Facts

• 45 Partners
• Duration: October 2021 – September 2026
• Budget: €33.4 million
• Coordinator: Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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Arthur CORMIER

Sustainable Development & Design and Culture Committees Manager Junior Manager – Knowledge & Innovation

Knowledge & Innovation, Belgium

UITP Team

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