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BLUE PORTS | D2.5 Identification of present and future skills needs 104Spain The Spanish NTC members unveiled a vision for the future of ports in 2030, emphasizing the significant advancements that will drive the Green Transition and the Blue Economy. These developments are poised to reshape port activities and redefine professional profiles, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Key areas of transformation include electrification, waste management, energy efficiency, adoption of alternative fuels, carbon footprint reduction, and enhancements in intermodality and modal shift. Below are the detailed insights and projections resulting from the foresight exercise carried out at the 1st Spanish NTC meeting:Advances in Port Operations by 2030:%uf0a7 Electrification: By 2030, more ports are expected to have adopted electrification of their vehicle fleet, including trucks, cranes and boats, using technologies such as highcapacity batteries and fast charging systems. Ports are also expected to supply electricity to ships, which implies the installation of appropriate infrastructure and management of this technology. Electrification of the port fleet will involve switching vehicles and cargo equipment to electric power, thus requiring training in the use of this technology and maintenance of electrical systems. %uf0a7 Waste management: Waste management in ports will focus on the implementation of advanced systems to treat waste from \batteries and photovoltaic panels, in order to reduce environmental pollution and improve sustainability. %uf0a7 Energy efficiency: It is estimated that by 2030, advanced measures will be implemented to improve energy efficiency in port operations, including optimising yard transport routes and adopting smart technologies to monitor and control energy consumption. This will involve energy savings and training workers in practices and technologies to optimise energy use in all operational areas. %uf0a7 Alternative fuels: Ports are expected to have adopted alternative and cleaner fuels to power their operations by 2030, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), synthetic fuels and green hydrogen. This would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution associated with maritime and land transport in ports, although it would also require adapting port infrastructure or even new facilities. However, there is still uncertainty as to what the alternative fuels should be, as the actors involved in the port ecosystem have their own particularities and there are no established guidelines to guide the way forward. The transition to alternative fuels will require professionals specialised in their handling, storage and distribution. %uf0a7 Carbon footprint measurement and reduction: By 2030, ports will already be implementing internal programmes to measure and reduce their carbon footprint by implementing emissions monitoring and reporting systems, adopting cleaner and more efficient technologies, and participating in carbon offset initiatives.