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PATH2ZERO Consortium Meeting
2 April 2026 we met for a PATH2ZERO consortium session at Firma van Buiten, focusing on the ongoing work within the project towards zero emission inland shipping by 2050.
During the morning, different work packages shared their progress. Topics ranged from governance and digital twins to emission aware decision making and vessel design. It gave a clear overview of how the different parts of the project are evolving.
It was interesting to see how topics like operational decision making, vessel design and infrastructure are being explored in parallel, each highlighting a different part of the transition.
Thanks to the PhD researchers presenting their work. We ended the session with lunch and informal conversations.
Path2Zero at the RDM Campus
On 3 December 2025, partners, stakeholders, and researchers gathered at the RDM Campus for the Path2Zero Data Symposium & Workshop Day, organised by Hogeschool Rotterdam and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. Through sessions and working groups, participants explored the digital foundations of the transition toward zero-emission inland shipping, ranging from digital twins to data management and shared infrastructures.
Researchers and supervisors shared progress and insights across multiple research lines, including governance and system transitions, modelling, optimisation, and infrastructure challenges. Combined with the expertise of industry partners, this provided a clear perspective on what is required to translate data into actionable decision-making and strategic direction.
The day highlighted the strength of collaboration. Path2Zero continued to build a shared foundation for a future-proof, zero-emission inland shipping sector.