1. Toward Green Ports in Arab, Africa and Middle East
AMEREC
Africa and Middle East Regional Environmental Center

2. Introduction
Protection of natural environment is an increasingly important aspect of port management .
Implementing environmental programs and green marketing strategies would lead to better environmental performance.
Today a port’s ‘license to operate’ is more associated to its environmental performance .

3. Motives for Environmental Performance
Gain Competitive Advantage
Improving operations
Response to Social pressure and enjoy economic benefit
Development and Planning
Regulatory compliance

4. Benefits To Ports Resulting From Environmental Program
Environmental Impact prevention and Minimization
Energy Efficiency and conservation
Operational Efficiency and cost reduction
Regularity Compliance
Community outreach and new market
Health and Safety

5. Impact of Ports Operation on Environment
Port development, operations and activities have adverse consequences on the environment responsible for a number of negative external effects.
An increasing number of ports are taking measures to prevent:
marine and atmospheric pollution,
improve energy efficiency,
enhance their waste management processes, and
reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

6. Environmental Management
Environmental management is increasingly practiced as an essential component of the business plan of any operation that claims to be sustainable, efficient and compliant with legislation that is particularly évident in port activités (Puig et al., 2015).
Port development, operations and activities have adverse consequences on the environment responsible for a number of negative external effects

7. : The environmental impact of ports may thus be divided into three subcategories
Problems caused by port activity itself
Problems caused at sea by ships calling at the port
Emissions from inter-modal transport networks serving the port hinterland.

8. Port emissions
Ports are a significant source of global air pollution around coastal areas, exposing people to serious health and environmental impacts.
Port emissions come from a wide range of sources - directly or indirectly related to port operations - including fuel-powered cargo handling equipment, ships, harbor craft, trucks, rail locomotives, port administration vehicles, power plants providing energy for port operations, etc.
The emissions include greenhouse gases, notably carbon dioxide (CO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), oxides of sulfur (SOx), methane (CH4) and particulate matter (PM).

9. Port emissions It causes a number of negative environmental impacts.
While efficient ports are vital to :
the economic development of their surrounding areas,
the related ship traffic,
the handling of the goods in the ports and the hinterland distribution
It causes a number of negative environmental impacts.

10. African Seaports
Ports provide a gateway to African trade. Their competitiveness and positioning in global supply chains defines Africa’s ability to export and imports.
There is a need to promote environmental and economic sustainability.
Increasing environmental awareness posits new challenges to the development of port.

11. Constraints of environmental measures
Most of African ports are struggling to mitigate the negative impacts of their activities.
A number of African ports have to contend with a range of difficulties and issues which hamper both the identification and adoption of best environmental practices
Geographical Factors
Technical Factor
Regulatory Factors

12. Opportunities of African Ports
African port expansion is needed :
To accommodate mounting trade volumes between the continent and the rest of the world and
To handle the increased exploration and production of oil and gas in the region.

13. Challenges faced African seaports
On the other hand African Port Expansion have raised :
Marine environment concerns
Countries are unprepared to deal with the threat of pollution in and around their ports.

14. Challenges of African seaport
There are no precise data figures on the levels of pollution in and around Africa’s port cities .
Experts have warned of the region’s vulnerability to marine pollution because of the unpreparedness of the port operators and government maritime agencies.
According to World Bank shipping lines along the east African coast are among the busiest in the world, carrying more than 30% of the world’s crude oil.

15. Challenges of African seaport
Port construction, expansion, or modernisation, despite bringing economic development to the region,
Also pose the threat of possible environmental degradation that could harm the very population they intend to benefit

16. The most common sources of pollution
Common Pollution Challenges in almost all African Ports:
Ship bunkering,
noise levels,
sewage and general garbage,
dust, and
traffic congestion

17. Sources of Pollution in African Seaports
Most of the ports that are members of PMAWCA suffer from a lack of capacity to deal with marine pollution incidents involving the:
Dumping Of Toxic Waste
Oil Spills
Wrongful Discharge Of Ballast Water
Disposal Of Dredged Material
Ships’ Waste Reception
Treatment And Disposal
Air Pollution
Traffic Congestion
Effluent Discharge
Hazardous Cargo, Dust And Noise

18. Top 10 environmental Priorities of the port sector over years

19. Top 10 environmental Priorities of the port sector over years
Update of the Top 10 environmental issues is an Important review for the port sector because :
It identifies the high priority issues common to the sector on which ports are working
Sets the framework for guidance and initiatives to be taken by European Sea Ports Organization ESPO.
Air quality remains at the top of the priorities together with Energy consumption, Noise and Water quality, while a third emissions related priority, Climate Change, enters the top 10 for the first time

20. Environmental Challenges in Ports
African ports are setting their first steps in moving towards integrated green port management strategies.
Compared to the developed countries, and in particular Europe, priority setting is similar on the level of air quality as the main priority.
According to PMAWCA, the ports in West Africa have a poor level of awareness about the importance of a clean environment and the negative effects of pollution

21. Environmental Awareness
Need to raise the environmental performance of African ports (cities).
Environmental aspects also play an increasing role in attracting trading partners and potential investors.
A port with a strong environmental record and a high level of community support is likely to be favored by market players

22. Importance of Environmental tools and certification
Without proper environmental tools and policies in ports, there is an increased risk of having a clear imbalance between the environmental challenges and Economic Demand.
Environmental tools and certification are one of the stipulate ways in which African ports can minimize/mitigate negative impact of climate change and environmental risks in its operations.

23. The common tools to assist environmental management

24. ECOPORTS Certification

25. Pathway to Environmental Certification
Self Diagnosis Method SDM –initial assessment of a ports environmental programme with guidelines and recommendations for development based on a confidential analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT).
Port Environmental Review System (PERS) - the only international port sector specific Environmental Management System EMS standard and it is independently reviewed by Lloyds Register for certification.

26. Role of AASTMT towards Green Ports in Arab, Africa and Middle East

27. AASTMT Strategic Goals
AASTMT since its inception in 1972 has been dedicated to :
Fostering a highly professional environment of advancing knowledge,
Developing human potential,
Breaking new intellectual , academic ground and transfer know-how
Improving the lives of human beings and of communities all over Africa, Arab and the whole World.

28. The African and Middle East Regional Environmental Centre (AMEREC)
For the sake of raising awareness on environmental protection a new environmental centre, the African and Middle East Regional Environmental Centre (AMEREC) was created on March 18th, 2018 by cooperation between AASTMT and ECO sustainable logistics chain foundation.
In this concern AMEREC centre is created to transfer and share knowledge and know-how between European ports and Africa and Middle East Ports.

29. Role of AASTMT/AMEREC Toward Achieving Green Ports
AASTMT seeks Internationalism and Fulfilment of Social Responsibilities
International Partnership
ECO SLC
ECO PORT
AMEREC
Toward Green Ports in Africa and Middle East
Path way to Environmental Certification
Self Diagnosis Method
SDM
Port Environmental Review System PERS

30. WHAT IS AMEREC ? The African and Middle East Regional Environmental Centre (AMEREC)
Is to be a world class center for environmental consultations in the port, transport and maritime sector and integrated solutions in compliance with the international standards. To contribute to the improvement of the environmental effects of operations in the port, transport and maritime sectors of the region in Africa and the Middle East by offering distinguished and integrated solutions and consultations.

31. The African and Middle East Regional Environmental Centre (AMEREC)
Create awareness to Green Ports in Egypt-Arabian and African Countries. Assists to obtain International Environmental Quality Certificates (PERS) and achieving SDM as precursor for PERS to achieve sustainable development

32. First : Self Diagnosis Method SDM
SDM is a user friendly environmental worksheet that act as:
SDM checklist: identifies components of the ports current environmental program and is the passport to the membership of the Eco ports network.
SDM Comparison: detects strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats (SWOT) and signals any GAP between port program and international standard of PERS and ISO
SDM Review: Pinpoints major SWOT components and provide advice and recommendation of steps necessary toward international standard

33. Self Diagnosis Method Purpose
Support Port Managers to regularly review the environmental Management performance in their port
Identify environmental priorities of the ports ( SWOT and GAP analysis)
Periodical self evaluation of environmental improvement in the port
Application of the main requirements of ISO and EMAS ( Eco Management and Audit Scheme)
Assistance in setting up an environmental reporting system
Effective comparison of port environmental performance against a European benchmark

34. SDM result SWOT Analysis GAP analysis Benchmark Performance
Annual Report
Preparation for PERS
Compliance and Commitment
Awareness and Motivation

35. Advantages of Self Diagnosis Method SDM
A completed SDM is valid for a period of 2 years and it provides the following advantages:
Obtain the EcoPorts status and be part of a wide network
Share experiences and best practices within the network.
Increase visibility and reputation.
Raise awareness on environmental protection.
Access the other EcoPorts tools.

36. Provide assistance in submitting application of SDM online via ECO SLC
Role of Africa & Middle East Regional Environmental Center (AMEREC) in applying for SDM
Introduction and Training Workshop on Environmental Certificates (Familiarization workshop to port representatives )
Training course for port representatives to prepare check list to be reviewed and fill the online steps of the SDM ECO Ports Process
Provide assistance in submitting application of SDM online via ECO SLC
ECO SLC and AMEREC will evaluate the application and provides GAP analysis and the corrective actions
AMEREC will provide help and support to port representatives to carry out the corrective action to which is compulsory to apply for PERS certificate

37. Second : Port Environmental Review System ( PERS)
PERS focuses on providing the actual evidence of the environmental management performance.
PERS provides a framework and protocol for ports to develop, implement and maintain an effective Environmental Management System based on international Standards.
PERS’s implementation can be independently certified by Lloyd's Register.

38. Reasons for Port Authorities to consider adopting PERS
A review as part of PERS will assist ports in setting objectives to improve performance on environmental issues as well as environmental management. These improvements and benefits are as follows: 1
Cost Saving , improved management control and monitoring 2
Compliance with legislation and Demonstration of commitment 3
Meeting Customer expectations and Increase reputation 4
Motivating the port authority towards integrated Environmental Management System 5
In line with the 2015 revision of ISO environmental management systems and In line with ESPO recommendations 6
Certification after independent review by Lloyd’s Register

39. Role of AMEREC in obtaining PERS Certificate
Seminars and workshop to train port representatives to prepare for PERS auditing
Assist in filling online application for PERS via ECO SLC and AMEREC
Assist in preparing PERS documents based on ECO ports Requirements
Internal Audit by AMEREC
Ready to be submit to the external Audit by LIoyds

40. Role of AASTMT through its Center AMEREC towards Green Ports in Egypt-Arabian and African Countries
Assist ports and port terminals to introduce ECOPORTs, the Global Environmental Management System
Deliver Training workshops to assist ports in the region to develop and operate the Eco Ports methodologies and standard.
Create environmental awareness through the rehabilitation and training of human resources in ports, transport and maritime sectors .
Guide, provide innovative solution, consultancy, internal audit, self diagnoses systems for environmental certification

41. Role of AASTMT through AMEREC towards Green Ports in Egypt-Arabian and African Countries
Provide training workshop to prepare for Eco ports PERS certification.
Assistance and advice in following the online steps of the SDM process and PERS application.
Assistance and Advice in preparing the documents that are required for PERS certification.
Providing training , consultancy for the port transport and maritime sector and conducting research in environmental studies.
Prepare, organize workshops and conferences and contributes with professional speakers.

42. AMEREC Role Towards applying for SDM and obtaining PERS certificate