Field study trip to the port of Valencia, Spain

Within the framework of the Green Ports and Connectivity Project, implemented at the Batumi Sea Port with the assistance of the ECO Sustainable Logistics Chain Foundation (ECOSLC) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), in February 12 - 17, 2024, the representatives of the Batumi Sea Port participated in the third study trip to the port of Valencia, Spain.

The purpose of the trip is to develop further the exchange of best practices in the field of digitalization, sustainable development, including renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as to develop cooperation and create a mutual flow of information between the ports of the Caspian and Black Seas and leading European ports.

The Port of Valencia is one of the largest ports in Spain and has high competence in the field of digitalization and sustainable development. The area of the sea port in Valencia is more than 5 square kilometers, and the coastline stretches for 13,000 meters, where 15 berths are located that can serve more than a dozen ships at the same time. The port employs about 15,000 workers, servicing up to 7,500 ships per year.

At the moment the sea port of Valencia is one of the most technologically advanced in Europe, which allows it to accept all types of ships and cargo. Among its regular customers are companies from various sectors of the economy – construction (cement, clinker, ceramic tiles, marble, etc.), energy (diesel fuel, gasoline, coal), chemical, automotive, furniture, textile, engineering, etc.

During the trip, employees of the Batumi Sea Port were trained in environmental management, sustainable development and digitalization of production, visited various facilities of the port of Valencia, including container ship terminals, warehouses, docks and administrative buildings, a hydrogen refueling station, a photovoltaic installation and emission measurement equipment, got acquainted with the latest technologies of cargo transportation, measures in the field of environmental protection and energy conservation, including climate change adaptation measures, implemented in the port of Valencia.

The study trip to the Port of Valencia is one of the many initiatives undertaken by the Batumi Sea Port as part of its strategy of sustainable development and continuous improvement of services provided to its customers.

Batumi Sea Port expresses its gratitude to the Port of Valencia for the reception and the opportunity to get acquainted with their best practices in the field of cargo transportation, environmental management, sustainable development and digitalization of production.

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