Kick-off Meeting of the “Blue For Black” Project Held at Bursa Technical University The first (kick-off) meeting of the “Blue Port Index for Black Sea Countries” project, coordinated by Bursa Technical University (BTU), was held on 08 December 2025 at … Read More
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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. |
Blue Transformation for Black Sea Ports Launche
Blue Transformation for Black Sea Ports Launche The opening meeting of the “Blue Port Index for Black Sea Countries” project, led by BTÜ, took place. The project, accepted by the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) under Turkey’s … Read 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