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Creating Sustainable Ports for the Blue Economy

We are developing the Blue Port Index (BPI) to support maritime trade and sustainable development in the Black Sea Region. With the BPI, we aim to establish a scientific basis by evaluating the environmental and social performance of ports. 

The Black Sea Region is of great importance for both BSEC and neighboring countries with its strategic location,rich natural resources and agricultural production capacity.It’s a well-known fact that maritime trade is the lifeblood of global trade and more than 80% of all merchandise trade is transported by sea.Today,the impact of maritime trade on the economic growth and sustainable development of countries is great.The upward momentum in maritime trade will continue with the increasing trade volume,especially in parallel with the increase in economic growth.The way to get the most benefit from the maritime sector is the blue economy.

News & Update

Our project continues to feature in national and academic publications thanks to its innovative approach to engineering education. Here are some highlights of the latest project developments and published articles. Follow the links below to find out more.

International sustainability index from BTÜ to Black Sea ports

International sustainability index from BTÜ to Black Sea ports Bursa Technical University (BTU) is launching the “Blue Port Index” project, which will evaluate the ports of Black Sea Economic Cooperation countries in terms of sustainability. This international project, led by … Read More

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Blue economy initiative from Bursa Technical University

Blue economy initiative from Bursa Technical University Bursa Technical University is launching a significant project in the field of blue economy. A Blue Port Index will be created to assess Black Sea ports in terms of sustainability. Bursa Technical University … Read More

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Drive the Future of Maritime Sustainability

Ready to Explore the Blue Port Index (BPI)?

Discover how the Blue Port Index (BPI) promotes sustainable maritime practices and increases ports' contribution to the Blue Economy across the BSEC region. Connect with our expert partners to learn more about our methodology, the scientific basis for comparative port evaluation, and the development of the Blue Port Road Map.