ESPO and EFIP Launch Green Innovation Compass
The new digital platform aggregates research and port innovation technologies to support maritime and inland port development.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) have launched the Green Innovation Compass. This digital platform provides centralized access to research findings and innovation technologies for ports and industry stakeholders.
Why it matters
Previously, innovation knowledge for ports existed only in fragmented forms. This platform aims to facilitate easier knowledge access and encourage the exchange of best practices across the European port sector.
The Green Innovation Compass originated from the Horizon 2020-funded MAGPIE project. It covers core areas including electrification, alternative fuels, automation, resilience, and digitalisation.
The players
ESPO
The European Sea Ports Organisation is a representative body for the port sector in Europe.
EFIP
The European Federation of Inland Ports represents the interests of inland ports across Europe.
ALICE
ALICE is a strategic partner designated to manage the platform following the conclusion of the MAGPIE project.
The details
The platform aggregates practical experiences and research findings, allowing users to filter content by specific priorities, challenges, goals, and timelines. Following the conclusion of the MAGPIE project, ALICE will serve as the legacy partner responsible for managing the platform.
Timeline
The Green Innovation Compass platform officially launched on October 16, 2026.
Roadmap
The platform reflects the broader industry shift toward centralized digital infrastructure to accelerate the transition to sustainable port operations. By aggregating fragmented research, it standardizes the adoption of electrification and alternative fuel technologies across the maritime sector.
Port operators and industry stakeholders can now access unified databases to streamline the adoption of electrification and automation technologies. This tool reduces the research time required for ports to identify and implement green infrastructure improvements.
The takeaway
The Green Innovation Compass provides a practical hub for stakeholders to trade best practices in port modernization. Users are encouraged to contribute their own experiences to ensure the platform remains a growing repository of industry-wide innovation.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in port sustainability on the Electric Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ireland Afloat.
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