Sustainable port solutions

A broad portfolio of sustainable port solutions. All are proven solutions covering the themes of port-waters, port-cities, port-hinterland and port-energy. The portfolio will continuously be updated and expanded on the basis of state-of-the-art insights.

3.

Ports and their hinterland

3.6

Port gate strategies

Sustainable principle:

reduction of negative effects from hinterland transport

Potential benefits:

Clean air, Public health, Reduced noise nuisance, Safety and security

Description:

One of the main port-related traffic mitigation measures relates to reduction of idle trucks at port gates. This presents highly relevant challenges in many port-cities, leading to urban congestion and environmental impacts. Main policy instruments in this respect are terminal appointment systems, extending gate hours and virtual container yard systems.

Relevant development goals:
  • index
  • 1.

    Ports and their waters

  • 2.

    Ports and their city

  • 3.

    Ports and their hinterland

  • 4.

    Ports and energy

3.6

Port gate strategies

Sustainable principle:

reduction of negative effects from hinterland transport

Potential benefits:

Clean air, Public health, Reduced noise nuisance, Safety and security

Description:

One of the main port-related traffic mitigation measures relates to reduction of idle trucks at port gates. This presents highly relevant challenges in many port-cities, leading to urban congestion and environmental impacts. Main policy instruments in this respect are terminal appointment systems, extending gate hours and virtual container yard systems.

Relevant development goals:
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