The conference will feature 30 speakers who will address the challenges facing ports and other logistics infrastructures in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Ports and Shipping will be held in a face-to-face format from the 5th to the 7th October

Maritime transport and logistics are playing a fundamental role in the recovery of economic activity worldwide and will continue to be one of the driving forces for those regions that want to be competitive and increase their position in international trade. Within this framework, Valenciaport will bring together port and international logistics experts at the Mediterranean Ports and Shipping 2021 conference to analyse the challenges and opportunities for the sector, a forum on port infrastructures and transport logistics in the Mediterranean that will bring together potential investors and analyse projects with a view to continuing to advance in the development of the sector.12

The conference programme will feature 30 top-level speakers who will address current issues and challenges facing ports and other logistics infrastructures in the Mediterranean. The conference will be attended by representatives of public administrations, businessmen, port operators and other actors belonging to the maritime community. There will also be an exhibition area with some thirty exhibitors and sponsors. This face-to-face event allows the different operators to interact to generate synergies that improve the competitiveness and productivity of the sector, and to study the new needs arising from the pandemic.

Global and regional economic recovery, sustainable port development, the creation of a green supply chain, the role of maritime transport in economic growth, the implementation of port infrastructures focused on the connectivity of their hinterland, the development of intelligent ports or the motorways of the sea, among the topics to be dealt with at this event to be held from 5 to 7 October at The Westin Valencia. Talks and debates will focus on the problems and challenges for maritime transport and logistics in the Mediterranean area.

A key event for the sector

The 8th edition of Mediterranean Ports and Shipping, organised by Valenciaport and Transport Events, will be held in person, following all the health protocols to guarantee the safety of the participants. The event is a networking opportunity to generate business and attract investment in green infrastructure, digitisation, connectivity and new technologies applied to transport and logistics.

During these months of pandemic, Valenciaport has continued with its promotional activity in the main world events of the logistics, port and tourism sector to present the novelties and services of the Valencian ports to its clients and prescribers. Since the beginning of the year, the commercial activity of the Valencian Port Authority (PAV) has been present at the most important national and world events related to port activity, a line of work which has been maintained with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic which has modified many of these events which have moved to a virtual format. To this end, the PAV has adapted its promotional and marketing tools for each of the telematic events, which has been combined with on-site attendance at the fairs that have been able to be held.