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BLUE PORTS | D2.5 Identification of present and future skills needs 44Key trends for Spanish ports by 2030 will include:%u2022 Electrification and energy efficiency: Fleet electrification and the implementation of energy-saving technologies will require technicians specialized in electrical systems and renewable energy.%u2022 Waste management and alternative fuels: Advances in waste management and the use of alternative fuels like LNG and hydrogen will require training in safe handling and sustainability.%u2022 Intermodality and carbon footprint reduction: The expansion of multimodal transport and carbon footprint reduction programs will create opportunities in environmental consulting and logistics management.CURRENT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCERegarding the level of education, technical and managerial staff in the port sector have a high degree corresponding to university degree and master. The specific training for port sector is usually achieved during their professional life according to the needs of their positions. The needs evolve with technology and regulations, so both companies and workers themselves are looking for the specific training they need.Overall, there is a significant disparity in knowledge across different areas related to the Green Transition and Blue Economy in ports. While Environmental Protection and Energy Transitionare well understood, there is a clear lack of expertise in Alternative Fuels and Digitalization/Automation. The need for more comprehensive training and certification, especially at the management and strategic levels, is evident. Efforts should be directed towards enhancing knowledge in the less familiar areas and improving training programs to address these gaps. Especially as concerns certification, there is very limited participation of staff in relevant schemes, which indicates either limited offer of such certification schemes in the market or lack of awareness or both.Environmental Protection is the area with the highest level of current knowledge. On the other hand, Alternative Fuels and Digitalization/Automation for The Green Transition are the areas with the lowest levels of knowledge. In a country-Specific Insights by area:%u2022 Climate Change: in general the level of knowledge is %u201cBasic%u201d, with Spain having a higher level of knowledge compared to Greece, which lacks %u201cAdvanced Knowledge%u201d in this area.%u2022 Energy Transition: the level of knowledge is %u201cBasic%u201d, too, but Greece shows a higher level of knowledge in Renewable Energy compared to other countries.