sMArt Green Ports as Integrated Efficient multimodal hubs

We want to shape the green ports of the future. MAGPIE’s ambition is to force a breakthrough in the supply and use of green energy carriers in transport to, from and within ports. We will create energy efficiencies and support developments that make green-energy carriers available to users. By demonstrating and implementing smart solutions in the realm of digitalization and automation, we will facilitate and contribute to the decarbonization of port-related transport.

In 2019 the European Commission launched the European Green Deal strategy to overcome climate change challenges. Greening transport is one of the key objectives of the European Green Deal. Transport accounts for 25% of the EU’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The objective is to reduce the GHG emissions of transport by 90% by 2050.

In this context, seaports will play a major role in boosting the use of cleaner technologies, green energy carriers and logistics concepts in maritime transport, port operations and hinterland transport (road, rail, barge, and pipeline) to reduce GHG emissions.

The Port of Rotterdam, the largest seaport in Europe with many transport connections for all modes of transport, is frontrunner in the energy transition and has the vision to become a zero-emission port by 2050. Together with the fellow ports HAROPA, Sines and DeltaPort (which is an inland port) the Port of Rotterdam supports the European Green Deal sustainability goals.

Our project is carried out under the framework of call H2020-LC-GD-2020 entitled “Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future: Research and innovation in support of the European Green Deal”. This call is placed under the responsibility of the fund Horizon 2020.

Granted public funding total amounts to 25 million €, for a period comprised between 1st October 2021 and 30th September 2026.

More information about the project can be found at the project website.