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Welcome to this Global Session

Monday, 25 February

Global session: Exploringthe future role of ports in a circular economy

Panellists

Mr. Jorge LaraValenciaport Foundation

Ms. Hedda EggelingPort of Rotterdam

Mr. Patrick VerhoevenWorld Ports Sustainability Program

Mr. Dries De PauwRenewi Belgium

Mr. Michel Leyseele

Port of Antwerp

Guiding questions for the panellists- How will the role of ports evolve in view of societal challenges such as the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy

- How do ports facilitate, catalyse and gain from the implementation of low-carbon, circular strategies in globalized markets

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Circular Economy in the Port of Antwerp

Michel Leyseele

Head of Sustainable Transition

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Antwerp is located in the heart of Europe

▶60% of the European purchasing power is within 500 km from Antwerp

▶Closer to point of departure and arrival

▶Europe’s 2nd largest Seaport

▶Presence of Europe’s largest integrated chemical cluster & Europe’s chemical logistic hub

▶ Flanders / Belgium: Recycling knowhow & Facilities

▶Presence / knowhow of logistic service providers

▶ Space for “economy of scale” activities

Antwerp

• 250 km

• 500 km

• 750 km

Rotterdam

Zeebrugge

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Port of Antwerp to become a European Hub for Import, Recycling & Export of

Materials

5 Strategic Priorities

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FOCUS 2018-2020

SUSTAINABLE GROTWH

SAFETY & SECURITY

MOBILITY

OPERATIONAL

EXCELLENCE

TRANSITION

Circular & Low Carbon Economy

Circular Chemistry / Carbon• Biomass• Synthetic Fuels (CCU/Hydrogen Economy)• Carbon Recycled Fuels (Waste-to -…)

Closing Material Loops• Plastics, metals, minerals, …

What?• Developing levers• Overcoming Hurdles (technological, legislation)• Supporting Pilot Projects

Michel Leyseele

Michel.leyseele@portofantwerp.com

Role of Ports in a Circular EconomyPort of Rotterdam

Hedda Eggeling

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Port of Rotterdam’s double function

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3. STEP

RENEWAL OF THE

RAW MATERIAL

AND FUEL

SYSTEM

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1. STEP

EFFICIENCY,

DEVELOPMENT OF

INFRASTRUCTURE

AND CCUS

2. STEP

TOWARDS A

NEW ENERGY-

SYSTEM

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Waste-to-Value Port

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Moving forward

Collaboration is key

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Hedda Eggeling

Hak.Eggeling@portofrotterdam.com

Role of Ports in a Circular EconomyThe perspective of Renewi

Dries De Pauw

Renewi Belgium #WRF19

Getting to know Renewi

The circularity of our logo captures our vision to give new life to used

materials.

Our strapline is a respected phrase

linked to our heritage and future.

The ‘I’ stands for ‘Innovation’

Renewi connects the Circular Economy

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Renewi connects the Circular Economy

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3 drivers supporting our “waste-to-product” strategy

Clear environmental

need

Greatercustomer demand

Increasing regulatory push

Recycling will not get more easy in the future…More complex products and often not designed for recycling (or repair)

It’s all about design with a clear circular goal!

Don’t “Waste” your raw materialsUse the full potential of your “Waste”

Design for (future) Circular Solutions(recycling as the last resort)

Integrate today’s practice with Circular Thinking

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Ports are connecting the (lineair) world today as logistic hot spots

Vision: Ports can connect a “new circular world”

as Circular Hotspots - where;- Raw materials get a second life via recycling

- High quality secondary raw materials find their way to the new products

- New technology like chemical recycling takes “recycling” to the next level

- Combined expertise in logistics / recycling / chemical industry forms a strong base for success

We are a connecting link in the circular economy

- By teaming up we can build Benelux – Circular hotspots

- Our joint expertise in logistics, resources, recycling and chemistry enables us to (re)connect resources and products to the rest of the world!

Dries De Pauw

Dries.De.Pauw@renewi.com

Role of Ports in a Circular EconomyThe World Ports Sustainability Program as enabler to enhance ports contribution to circular economy

Patrick Verhoeven

IAPH #WRF19

Patrick Verhoeven

Patrick.verhoeven@iaphworldports.org

Role of Ports in a Circular EconomyInnovation ecosystems around ports activities fostering circular economy

Jorge Miguel Lara López

Fundación Valenciaport (Spain) #WRF19

INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS AROUND PORTS ACTIVITIES FOSTERING CIRCULAR ECONOMY

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

▪ Who we are and what we do▪ Circular economy at ports – Preliminary SWOT analysis ▪ LOOP-Ports project

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INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS AROUND PORTS ACTIVITIES FOSTERING CIRCULAR ECONOMY

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Fundación Valenciaport (FVP) is the innovation centre for the leading port cluster in theMediterranean. It is an initiative of the Port Authority of Valencia that brings together keycompanies in the port – maritime transport – logistics cluster of Valenciaport.

Together with numerous sector companies, VPF developsprojects on energy efficiency, adaptation to the use ofclean energies, circular economy, measurement ofemissions in ports, ships and logistics chains; and analysisof the impact of climate change on infrastructure andlogistics operators.

We foster innovation by designing, implementing and executing innovation projects to enhance our sector’scompetitiveness. We have an active cooperation policy with port communities and institutions linked to the port andmaritime transport sector around the world.

Who we are and what we do

AREAS of ACTION for CIRCULAR

ECONOMY ACTIVITIES in

PORTS’ CLUSTERS

Current isolated initiatives

National/Regional/Local Strategies

Non-harmonized regulations at port areas

Focused on MARPOL activities (important service)

but not on the waste generated within the port

Port diversity

Level of maturity of Port Governance models and

different needs according to particular strategies

…

INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS AROUND PORTS ACTIVITIES FOSTERING CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Circular economy at ports – Preliminary SWOT analysis

More than nodes in the global transport network,

facilitators of economy and trade

Increasing emphasis and awareness on environmental

issues

Large experience in seaports collaboration (ESPO, EFIP, FEPORT, ECSA, IAPH, etc.)

Contributors to energy transition and zero emissions

Stable industrial districts and business generators

…

Setting-up location of industries active in waste treatment, collection and

shipment

Innovation circles active promoters

Logistical hubs for the imp/exp. of waste materials

Crossing-points for all kinds of waste and industrial flows

Room for improvement at a system level

Base point for Blue Economy (Shipyards, fishing, marine

tourism, …)…

Business models not sufficiently assessed

Difficulty of replicating best practices in other ports

Lack of standardised regulation on circular

economy

Funding and financing constraints for these

initiatives

Do not solve the problem of waste from its origin

Inadequate stimulation of Education, awareness and training of the workforce

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S W O TStrengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

Identification of the needs to achieve circular economy at a system level. Advancedintelligent “waste” management. Adapted solutions for all types of ports (big, small, etc.).

Sustainable development and planning of the infrastructure (building with nature, eco-system approach, coastal recreation, etc.)

INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS AROUND PORTS ACTIVITIES FOSTERING CIRCULAR ECONOMY

LOOP-Ports project

LOOP-Ports aims to facilitate the transition to a more circular economy in ports through thecreation of a Circular Economy Network in Ports that will provide an innovation ecosystemaround the port activity and stimulate circular economy initiatives in ports.

The LOOP-Ports project is funded by the EIT Climate-KIC initiative in the framework of the “SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS”

FranceItalyGermanyNetherlandsDenmarkSpain

13 partners

6 European Countries

THANK YOU!

Jorge Miguel Lara López

R&D Project managerwww.linkedin.com/in/Jorge-M-Lara

jlara@fundacion.valenciaport.comDirect Phone: +34 627717019

Exploring the future role of ports in circular economy

Exploring the future role of ports in a circular economy

Mr. Jorge LaraValenciaport Foundation

Ms. Hedda EggelingPort of Rotterdam

Mr. Patrick VerhoevenWorld Ports Sustainability Program

Mr. Dries De PauwRenewi Belgium

Mr. Michel Leyseele

Port of Antwerp

Thank you for your attention.Are there any questions?

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