Port Innovation

Friday, October 11, 2024 - 11:32 by lisbon

The Tagus Innov, an open innovation programme leaded by Port of Lisbon, in partnership with Fórum Oceano with one objective: to bring innovation to the Port of Lisbon, making the port an incubator for demonstrators and prototypes, both national and international. The programme will also allow the port to achieve its strategic goal of becoming a "greener, smarter and more resilient" port and act as an accelerator of a decarbonised, digital, and circular economy, positioning itself as a pioneer in innovation and the growth of the blue economy at an international level.

The first edition of Tagus Innov selected the 3 pilot projects that will soon be tested, with recognition for innovative such as AI-based solutions and changing habits and behaviour aiming to environmental, social and governance sustainability.

This edition is also part of Portugal Blue Digital Hub (PBDH) programme, whose consortium includes, among other partners, Fórum Oceano and Beta-i - collaborative innovation.

Port of Lisbon - Tagus Innov team (c) APL, SA

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The port of Lisbon is a magnificent port of call for all cruise ships and offers excellent conditions for cruises around the Western Mediterranean and the North of Europe, transatlantic voyagers from East Coast of the USA and Brazil to Europe; and to the Atlantic islands and North Africa. Lisbon features two cruise terminals located in the historic city center and 8 km from the airport which together with the mild climate, the airlift connecting to several European and American destinations, the great diversity and quality of accommodation, make Lisbon a destination of excellence for cruise tourism. As far as cruise infrastructures is concerned, the port of Lisbon has a new cruise pier that, together with the existing one, offers to cruise companies approximately 1 500 meters of berthing quay. Simultaneous, the port has increased the existing terminal facilities, with 1 293 m2, building two new infrastructures with 500 m2 each.