Author: Sara Manuela Graciano Correa

In a collaboration between Universidad De Los Andes Facultad de Administracion, the University of Piraeus, and the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), the three institutions are working together to strengthen the  Global Port Integrity Platform (GPIP). The objective is to advance in this, the fourth phase, in two strategic areas of action:  Research: exploration and development of research projects in areas of mutual interest, formalized through specific  agreements. 💡 Academic dialogue: organization of seminars, conferences, and workshops on port integrity and sustainable maritime transport.

The report, ‘Winds, Waters, and Watts: How Colombia’s Ports Can Fuel a Green Hydrogen Economy’ was launched in collaboration with The World Bank, DNP, HINICIO, and Cenit. The document analyses how the country can become a key player in the global green hydrogen economy. With ports and maritime transport as its central focus, the report identifies investment opportunities on the Caribbean coast, examines the potential for the production, storage and export of clean fuels, and offers recommendations for Colombia to advance in maritime and port decarbonisation, consolidating its role in the energy transition.  

We are excited to start a new project on: Trade and circular economy opportunities for port infrastructure, as partners of a collaboration of The University of Queensland (UQ) and North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation Limited (NQBP) as part of the iMOVE Australia (https://lnkd.in/eCzQwjvt) programm to explore future-proofing strategies for alternative fuels, integrated with circular economy principles, at the Port of Mackay and its associated infrastructure.

Gordon Wilmsmeier explains the effect of abrupt fluctuations in global demand on container transport capacity, affecting routes, equipment availability, and frequency at Latin American ports.

In a recent interview with DVZ, Professor Gordon Wilmsmeier, Director of the Kühne Professorial Chair in Logistics – Universidad de los Andes, shared his insights on the complexities of IMO decision-making and the potential impact of a flat-rate CO₂ tax on global shipping.