MISSION (HORIZON EUROPE)

MISSION  at a glance

MISSION aims to minimise maritime shipping waiting time in ports to increase efficiency, enhance safety, and decrease port traffic, costs, and emissions.MISSION is developing an interoperable digital real-time-based optimisation and decision-support tool to provide more coordinated planning and execution of port call operations in terms of time, fuel consumption, environmental impact, and safety spanning the overall maritime supply chain.Stakeholders benefit from increased transparency and information sharing between shipping companies, terminals, ports, and service providers, which help optimize their resources and capacity planning including port’s hinterland modalities in compliance with the 2006 Maritime Labor Convention – also known as the Seafarer’s Bill of Rights.

Demo Sites

To demonstrate how digital solutions enhance coordination, transparency, and efficiency in maritime logistics, MISSION is implementing five case studies in six major European ports of Valencia (Spain), Piraeus (Greece), Genoa (Italy), Trieste (Italy), Hamina Kotka (Finland), and Klaipeda (Lithuania). These 5 Cases include 6 Demonstration Sites where innovative data-sharing practices and technologies are tested in operational settings. Covering container, RoRo, and bulk shipping, they advance Just-In-Time arrivals, smarter customs processes, and improved port call planning across Europe’s main shipping corridors.

Partners

Project resources

Project web site: https://missionproject.eu/

Communication

Material

https://missionproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MISSION-leaflet-1.pdf

https://missionproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MISSION-leaflet.pdf

Container Shipping Use Case – COSCO

Focus Area: Overcoming Siloed Data Structures for Port-to-Port Communication

Ports involved: Valencia, Piraeus, Genoa

Company: COSCO Spain

About.

This use case will demonstrate how the ports of Valencia, Piraeus, and Genoa, as origins and destinations for regular COSCO container shipping lines, share port call              information –Requested Time of Arrival (RTA) between them and Actual Time of Departures (ATD) among ports – and receive accurate Projected Time of Availability          (PTA). This enhances situational awareness and enables Just-In-Time (JIT) arrivals. Currently, timestamped registry communication is inconsistent, and FAL forms are  exchanged    through non-automated, poorly digitalised means. The MISSION project will analyse end-to-end orchestration operational data and share insights with relevant stakeholders to optimise port call processes. The integration of standardised and updated port call information will be tested and validated within an existing digital ecosystem to enhance ship-berth interface and port terminal operations.  

Objective & Project Goals

This use case aims to improve communication and operational efficiency between Piraeus, Genoa, and Valencia, which are involved in a shared maritime service. By integrating  standardised port call information, the project seeks to enhance visibility, predictability, and readiness for cargo delivery. The approach will eliminate operational silos and improve the efficiency of maritime logistics across the three

Challenges & Solutions

The main challenges include inconsistent communication of timestamped registries, manual and poorly digitalised FAL form exchanges, and operational delays that affect Estimated          Times of Departure (ETDs). To address these issues, the project will analyse operational data to improve the handling of delays and port calls, and enhance port-to-port communication to facilitate real-time updates and replanning.

Media corner

Link: https://missionproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MISSION_Press-release.pdf

Contact Person 

Dimitrios Spyrou This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.