The Valenciaport Foundation is promoting the digital and energy transformation of European ports with the NeXTraIn.PortS project.

 

La Fundación Valenciaport has led the second training mobility of the European project NeXTraIn.PortS en Valencia, training middle managers in digital skills and energy transition to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the ports of the Unión Europea.

 

Strategic training for the logistics of the future

 

After a successful first stage in VeneciaThis new call for applications in the Puerto de Valencia It has focused on equipping professionals with advanced tools to address technological and environmental challenges. The meeting brought together managers from IT, Innovation y Sustainability from five countries, consolidating a collaborative learning and knowledge transfer ecosystem technical know-how.

 

The official opening of the event featured key figures from the sector, including Antonio Torregrosa, general director of the Fundación Valenciaport; Ana Rumbeu, Director of Training; and Juan Manuel Díez, Director of Innovation at Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV). The executives stressed that specialized training is the fundamental pillar for leading the transformation of the European port system.

 

Disruptive technologies and decarbonization

 

The training program stood out for its practical approach, integrating the use of technologies Extended Reality (XR) for the simulation of critical operations. Attendees explored applications of digital twins y big data for the optimization of logistics flows, as well as in the reinforcement of the ciberseguridad in critical infrastructures.

 

In the area of ​​sustainability, strategies for the integration of clean energy sources in the terminals and systems for the precise calculation of the carbon footprintThese sessions were complemented by technical visits to the facilities of Valencia Terminal Europa, CSP Terminal and the base of Prácticoswhere real-world implementations of scanners, automatic doors, and alternative energy sources were observed.

 

Concept	Project Details / Mobility
Project	NeXTraIn.PortS (Co-financed by Erasmus+)
Participants	29 professionals from 5 European countries
Key Technologies	XR, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, Cybersecurity
Upcoming Venues	Livorno, El Pireo y Génova

 

International Mobility Calendar

The consortium, led by the Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale and participated by partners of Italy, Netherlands, Greece y Spain, has already scheduled the following training stages for this year:

 

• Livorno: From April 20 to 24.
• El Pireo: From 4 to 8 for May.
• Génova: During the month of July.

 

The ultimate goal of NeXTraIn.PortS is to standardize the professional excellence in the European port sector through specialized routes that guarantee efficiency and the green transition of continental logistics hubs.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about NeXTraIn.PortS

What is the NeXTraIn.PortS project and who is funding it?

It is a strategic initiative co-financed by the program Erasmus+ from the Unión Europea, designed to raise and standardize the professional skills of middle managers in European ports.

What technologies are being implemented in training?

The program integrates cutting-edge technologies such as Extended Reality (XR) for simulations, Artificial Intelligence, analysis of big data and using digital twins for operational optimization.

Which countries are part of the consortium?

The project has the collaboration of strategic partners of Italy, Spain (via the Fundación Valenciaport), Netherlands y Greece.