LIMBURG - Only 8.6% of the world is circular. This means that product longevity and reuse can still make great strides and there is still a lot of potential. Circularity of goods is at the top of the strategic agenda when it comes to climate ambitions and energy transition. Transition to a circular economy is also one of the key priorities in Europe. There can be no circular economy without inland ports.
The first-ever ELC Limburg Webinar entitled: 'The dominant role of inland ports in the circular economy, post Corona' took place on Wednesday 24 June.
Focus on modalities in Limburg
The webinar was organised by the Multimodality Commission of ELC Limburg. The Multimodality Commission undertakes several activities representing interests around freight flows by road, water, pipeline and rail in Limburg (multimodal transport). The Commission's objectives are to inform members, represent interests to policymakers and thus create support for infrastructural developments, and participate in various projects to gain and share knowledge. These objectives were fully reflected on 24 June during this interactive Webinar.
No sustainable circular economy without inland ports
Inland ports will serve as transport hubs for circular flows, location for circular activities, provide cluster benefits where raw materials and energy cycles come together and use sustainable transport options across different modes. As a Best-Practice, the Willem-Alexander Haven in Roermond is described where multiple circular activities take place with top collaboration between government and business.
