Rhine-Alpine Talk 18 on June 6th

The Rhine-Alpine Corridor is a critical artery for European logistics, connecting major ports and industrial centres from Rotterdam to Genoa and serves as a lifeline for nearly 20% of the EU’s population. With the recent merging of the Rhine-Alpine and North Sea-Mediterranean Corridors into the North Sea – Rhine – Mediterranean Corridor (NSRM) under the revised TEN-T Regulation, stakeholders face both new opportunities and complex challenges in cross-border cooperation, data-driven planning, and multimodal integration.

This Rhine-Alpine Talk titled “Enhanced Planning and Governance for the North Sea-Rhine-Mediterranean Corridor” will give an overview of the PREPARED Targeted Analysis – a project designed to provide an evidence-based foundation for spatial and governance strategies along the corridor.

Programme

11.00h Welcome

• Thomas Ertel, Projects & Communications Officer, EGTC Rhine-Alpine

11.05h ESPON’s Mission and Opportunities: Empowering Territorial Development Across Europe

• Nicolas Rossignol, Assistant Director – Research and Policy, ESPON

11.20h The Heartbeat of a Vital Network: Governance and Cross-Border Cooperation in the NSRM

• Thomas Ertel, Projects & Communications Officer, EGTC Rhine-Alpine

11.35h Envisioning Future Governance: Stakeholder-Driven Scenarios, Data Insights, and Dynamic Corridor Maps

• Merve Cebeci, Researcher in Transport and Mobility Policy, Panteia
• Stefano Pensa, Senior Researcher, LINKS Foundation

12.00h Open Discussion & Interactive Q&A: Shaping the Corridor’s Future Together

• An extended, interactive session inviting questions, feedback, and discussion from all participants
• Key topics: infrastructure gaps, cross-border interoperability, harmonized spatial planning, and governance structures
• Opportunity for stakeholders to share their perspectives, raise challenges, and suggest priorities for the PREPARED analysis

12.25h Closing Remarks & Next Steps

Following these presentations, the event will open the floor for an interactive discussion, including feedback and questions. Key discussion topics will include infrastructure gaps, cross-border interoperability, and strategies for coordinated spatial planning and effective governance.

By clicking here, you can register to receive your personal Zoom link. 

Date: 06.06.2025
Time: 11:00–12:30 CEST
Format: Online (Zoom)

Ports of Genoa: Digital Transition with RAISE Project

Symbolic Picture by Geralt on Pixabay

The Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea (ADSP) and the University of Genoa have signed a Framework Agreement to collaborate on the “RAISE – Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment” project.

The initiative aims to improve port operations’ efficiency and sustainability through technological and digital transition. The data collected will enable constant monitoring, including environmental monitoring, and the development of flexible forecasting models for future supply chain scenarios. The memorandum of understanding consolidates an existing link between AdSP and the University of Genoa and is part of the broader process of drafting new Port Regulatory Plans for Genoa and Savona-Vado.

The RAISE project, which uses the Hub&Spoke model, sees UniGe as a reference node for innovation, sustainability, and digitalization in the ports of Genoa, Savona, and Vado Ligure. The collaboration will involve the experimentation of robotic technologies and artificial intelligence solutions applied to port operations, cargo and passenger traffic management, and environmental monitoring. The results will be integrated into the design of new port infrastructures and pilot operational scenarios in Genoa and Savona.

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Ports of Genoa

Urban Mobility Days 2025

Urban Mobility Days 2025

Urban Mobility Days (UMD) is the European Commission’s main urban mobility policy conference, held from 30 September to 2 October in Vilnius.

The event aims to network, debate, and exchange key European urban mobility policy issues with policymakers, local authorities, NGOs, academics, urban transport practitioners, and the industry.

UMD 2025 aligns with the European Union’s priorities, focusing on competitiveness, innovation, and tourism. The conference covers three days, each dedicated to urban nodes, cycling, and public transport, highlighting the importance of urban mobility.

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European Commission