Projects

RENEWPORT – Harnessing RENEWable energy potential for clean energy transition of MED PORTs (European Commission, INTERREG EURO-MED (Greener MED) – January 2024-September 2026)

RENEWPORT’s objective is to facilitate the clean energy transition of Mediterranean ports, transforming them into clean energy hubs by leveraging the existing potential of renewable energy sources.

To this end, a toolkit will be developed to provide practical advice, guidance and calculations of the potential use of renewable energy sources for ports, based on their energy needs. This will provide ports with a robust solution to plan their transition to clean energy. The project partners will then test the use of these sources in different scenarios. This will not only improve the performance of port operations in terms of climate change and air quality, but it will also lead to the definition of a tool for ports as clean energy hubs, a replicable solution in other ports. The project partners will establish a long-term cooperation network in clean energy transition, with the objective of transferring the results at local, transnational and macro-regional levels. They will also seek to establish strong cooperation with other projects of similar scope.

OPS VALENCIAPORT – ONSHORE POWER SUPPLY FOR CONTAINERSHIPS, FERRIES AND CRUISE SHIPS IN THE PORT OF VALENCIA (European Commission, CEF, February 2024 – December 2028)

The project’s overarching goal is to implement the required Onshore Power Supply (OPS) infrastructure at the Port of Valencia to achieve the net zero emissions target set by the Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport cluster by 2030.

The final objective of the OPS VALENCIAPORT project is to reduce CO2 emissions and atmospheric pollution in the Port of Valencia. This will be achieved by reinforcing the port’s electricity grid and deploying the necessary infrastructure to supply shore-side electricity to ferries, cruise ships and container ships in three terminals. The production mix of the electricity supplied will be greener thanks to the integration of distributed renewable generation in different locations within the port precinct.

The project’s specific objectives include the deployment of a new primary electrical substation, the electrical interconnection between this new substation and the existing one, and the study of the necessary components to provide OPS to all passenger and port container terminals. This will include an intelligent energy management system and the evaluation of different OPS demand scenarios and renewable generation. The project will also see the installation of OPS infrastructure at the APMTV container terminals and the CSPV container terminal, as well as the installation of OPS infrastructure at the Trasmed ferry and cruise terminal. In addition, solar power plants will be installed at various points along the electricity grid within the port.

TRAMA – OPTIMISATION OF THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE CAPACITY IN THE PORT OF VALENCIA (European Commission, EFC, March 2024 – December 2026)

The TRAMA initiative is a study project comprising preparatory, testing and validation activities. Its objective is to optimise traffic management in the Port of Valencia, a key hub for Spanish multimodal traffic.

The initiative will focus on both maritime and land transport (road and rail) to enhance digital platforms and improve the transport infrastructures and services capacity. This will be achieved by promoting modal integration and using new technologies and innovations.

The project’s key objectives are to enhance Valenciaport’s PCS, facilitate communication between transport stakeholders and optimise terminal operations management systems (TOS).

TRAMA will guarantee full compatibility and interoperability of digital systems (TOS, PCS, SIMPLE Platform) through the application of ICT4.0 standards. The necessary modifications to be made in the freight sector to adapt to the significant changes resulting from the new requirements set out in the related European regulations (e.g. EMSWe, eFTI) will be considered.

A Cost-Benefit Analysis and market implementation strategy will be developed to ensure the replicability and deployment of the project results, not only in other terminals of the Port of Valencia but also in other EU ports, thus multiplying its impact.

5G VALENCIAPORT  (European Commission, CEF, December 2024 – November 2027)

The 5G VALENCIAPORT project has the objective of installing a private 5G Standalone (SA) network in the Port of Valencia, which represents a pivotal initiative in the digitisation of logistics, port and maritime transport. The project is focused on cutting-edge technologies, with the integration of a 5G private network core and a Radio Access Network. The incorporation of Edge Computing will ensure minimal latency. Furthermore, the deployment of the Network as a Service platform facilitates the management of network resources, while a robust cybersecurity platform, tailored to safeguard the entire network, is also included. The network has been designed to meet the highest standards of performance and mobility, while offering extensive coverage and seamless device connectivity. It is ideally suited to real-time applications and a wide range of use cases, delivering optimal operational efficiency and security. As one of Europe’s leading ports, the Port of Valencia is at the forefront of digitalisation in the maritime industry. This pioneering project has the potential to set standards for other ports’ digitisation efforts. Two real-world use cases, namely the ‘Advanced Port Area Policing System’ and the ‘Remote Monitoring and Training in Port Facility Maintenance’, demonstrate the practical applications of the 5G SA private network. The project’s objective is to optimise resources in the context of port expansion, with a particular focus on environmental benefits and operational efficiency. Feasibility studies and a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis have already established the fundamental requirements and expected demand for the deployment of the private 5G SA network in 5G VALENCIAPORT. The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation have formed a partnership to undertake this project. The Port Authority of Valencia plays a dual role as both a public body and a network operator. It is responsible for leading the technical aspects of the implementation of the 5G network and the use case ‘port police surveillance system’ in line with its role as a provider of services of general interest. The Valenciaport Foundation will assume the role of project coordinator, spearheading the management, communication and training aspects of the project, as well as overseeing the use case of remote monitoring and training.

The CONNECT Valenciaport project is part of the global and ambitious goal to improve the Port of Valencia’s accessibility by sea and land.

In particular, the project is about improving the railway infrastructure, including inspections and construction works. It also addresses the most urgent problems affecting the Port of Valencia’s railway infrastructure. It aims to address the lack of interoperability of the port’s railway infrastructure with the Mediterranean Corridor.

Its main objective is to improve the port’s competitiveness with the Inland Railway Network construction for the Port of Sagunto, specifically the South dock (docks Centro2 and Sur2). Both inter-modal areas will be capable of receiving 750m cargo trains and will have tracks with a mixed gauge (Iberian and international). The construction of the Border Inspection Centre at the Port of Sagunto is also included as part of the programme. This will allow goods imported into the European Union to be inspected. The installation of a new network of security cameras in the Port of Sagunto also aims guarantee the security of people, infrastructures, mediums of transport and equipment.

GREEN C PORTS – GREEN AND CONNECTED PORTS (CEF Programme, April 2019 – December 2023)

EALING – EUROPEAN FLAGSHIP ACTION FOR COLD IRONING IN PORT (European Commission, CEF Programme – Connecting Europe Facility, June 2020 – December 2023)

The Global EALING Project is about accelerating the effective deployment of OPS solutions in EU maritime ports. Its aims are: To operational and environmental performances of the ports participating in EALING consortium in charging different ships (ro-ro, ro-pax, container ships, ferries); to contribute to the further development of an EU harmonised and interoperable framework for deployment of OPS infrastructure in line with the EU technical, legal and regulatory framework; and to conduct all the necessary technical, environmental, socioeconomic and financial studies to accelerate the works phase on OPS infrastructure.

The EALINGWorks Valenciaport Action in framed within this European initiative, with the objective of preparing the port’s electrical grid for the OPS to container ships, ferries and cruise liners in the Port of Valencia’s new terminals, including a new container terminal and new passenger terminal. To achieve this objective, the project will construct a novel electricity substation (GIS – Gas-Insulated Switchgear) with a starting capacity of 60MW (which can be expanded to 90MW in the future). The Action includes construction work to install a new underground electricity line that will connect the substation to the general grid.