On March 18–21, 2025, the next project meeting took place. Zero C – “Enhancing knowledge and skills at WB HEIs in preparation for zero carbon maritime transport and logistics society”, funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ CBHE program. During the first two days, an intensive training was held with the participation of academic staff from partner universities in the Western Balkans. Topics covered included digitalization technologies, the use of the Internet of Things (IoT), increasing energy efficiency and reducing pollution in the maritime sector. Prof. Vasileios Podimatas from the National Technical University of Athens and Prof. Ing. Marco Mita from the University of Bari, Italy, shared their expertise on the impact of smart technologies on the sustainable transformation of transport and logistics. Subsequently, the project partners gathered to assess the progress of the first year of implementation and to plan the next steps. Key topics were discussed such as: the interim technical and financial report, the development and accreditation of LLL courses and programs, the involvement of academic staff, the installation of new equipment, staff training, as well as dissemination and institutional engagement strategies.
Prof. Osman Metalla, coordinator of the Zero C project, stressed the importance of close cooperation between partner institutions to build concrete capacities in higher education and to strengthen the link between technological innovation and sustainability in the maritime transport and logistics sector. He added that the results so far are promising and motivating for the next phases of the project.
This four-day event marked an important moment for strengthening cooperation between partner institutions and advancing common goals towards a zero-carbon future in maritime transport and logistics.
For more information on the Zero-C project, visit the official website: www.zeroc-project.com
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