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🥁🥂 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗫𝗟 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆!🎂🪩🚢 10 years of the acceleration program, connection facilitation, discussions, learnings, boosting successes, celebrations, and most importantly: 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁! PortXL was founded in 2015 in Rotterdam with the vision of cultivating a spirit of innovation in the port of Rotterdam with the help of our corporate partners: Port of Rotterdam, Van Oord, Damen, and the Gemeente Rotterdam. In the past 10 years, our organization has developed itself into a globally renowned key player in the ecosystem of start-ups, scale-ups, corporate partners, and mentors – all change-makers, creative thinkers, and doers who work relentlessly and collaboratively to disrupt the status quo. PortXL has accelerated in total 𝟭𝟯𝟮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 with an 𝟴𝟱% 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 and facilitated over 𝟮𝟯𝟬 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. In the past decade, our alumni have 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 €𝟭𝟮𝟳+ 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻! The PortXL team would like to express their gratitude for being part of the organization’s journey, and we hope you stay with us in the coming 10 years! Thank you for all what you have done for the organization! #workmilestone Get ready for our upcoming 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻, celebrating the most inspiring start-ups from the past decade! 🚀✨ Keep an eye out!

⚡In the Start-Up Spotlight: Eco Wave Power (PortXL 2019)🔦 🥂𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗫𝗟 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 🌊Eco Wave Power🌊 - Changing the World, One #wave at a time Eco Wave Power is a leading #onshore wave energy company that developed a patented, smart and cost-efficient technology for turning ocean and sea waves into #green electricity. Eco Wave Power’s mission is to assist in the fight against #climatechange by enabling commercial power production from the ocean and sea waves. 🌊Now Publicly Traded: Eco Wave Power is officially listed on Nasdaq under the stock symbol WAVE, marking a significant milestone in our growth and global recognition. 🌊#LosAngeles, U.S.: We co-signed an agreement with Shell Energy to launch our first U.S. wave energy project at the Port of Los Angeles. 🌊Grid Connection in Israel: Our wave energy station in #Jaffa, developed with EDF Renewables Israel, is now officially connected to Israel’s national grid. This achievement makes it Israel’s first-ever grid-connected wave energy project. 🌊#Portugal – Advancing our first commercial-scale wave energy project, starting with 1 MW in Porto. 🌊#Taiwan – Launching our first turnkey project in collaboration with I-Ke International Ocean Energy Co., a subsidiary of Lian Tat Company, a leading maritime engineering company. 🌊India – Signed an #MOU with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for a 100 kW pilot project in #Mumbai. https://lnkd.in/eRiCHWMH

⚡In the Start-Up Spotlight: RanMarine Technology (PortXL 2016)🔦 🥂𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗫𝗟 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 In August 2024, #RanMarine launched the #MegaShark, a mid-sized, electric-powered autonomous surface vessel (#ASV) designed to revolutionise #aquatic #clean-up efforts. This innovative addition to our fleet is a testament to PortXL’s influence, providing a platform where bold ideas thrive and gain the momentum needed to tackle global issues. The rechargeable MegaShark, engineered for maximum efficiency, captures and removes floating waste, algae, and biomass from waterways. It boasts a 440kg waste capacity—over five times that of its predecessor, the WasteShark—and features advanced capabilities such as LiDAR-based collision avoidance, remote and autonomous navigation, and an 8- to 16-hour battery operation. Its unique catamaran hull and shallow draft ensure versatility across harbours, ports, marinas, rivers, canals, lakes, and more. Richard Hardiman, CEO and founder of RanMarine, reflects on the journey: “PortXL’s collaborative environment played a pivotal role in shaping our mission to restore and protect waterways worldwide. The MegaShark, our newest evolution of ASV, not only meets the rising demand for efficient waste collection but also supports our clients in understanding their environmental impact through advanced water-quality sensors and data feedback.” Our ASVs exemplify a holistic approach to waterway management by integrating clean-up operations with real-time environmental monitoring. Continuous data collection not only drives operational efficiency but also ensures compliance with critical regulatory frameworks, such as the EU’s Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the U.S. Clean Water Act. This dual capability empowers organisations to achieve tangible environmental improvements while fulfilling regulatory obligations. Since RanMarine deployed its first ASV from Rotterdam in 2016, the technology has gained traction globally across over 30 countries, with partners and clients including Walt Disney World, Hudson River Park Trust, PortsToronto, BIC Services, Port Halifax, and Dallas County. Together, these collaborations highlight the global demand for sustainable, data-driven solutions addressing the $20 billion waterway clean-up market. As we celebrate PortXL’s milestone, we extend our gratitude for its role in accelerating innovation and empowering impactful ventures. Here’s to another decade of driving progress, fostering partnerships, and shaping a sustainable future for our waterways and beyond.

⚡In the Start-Up Spotlight: Medeina Engineering (PortXL 2023)🔦 🥂𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗫𝗟 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 🎬 Video Premiere 🏗️ From Sediment to Soil: The Medeina Way Medeina's pilot together with Gemeente Rotterdam has demonstrated how their method transforms #sediment dredged from the city canals into high-quality, reusable soil. By embracing nature-based tools, Medeina does not only reduce environmental costs but also provide solutions with tangible benefits for #urban #development. 💡After this local success, Medeina Engineering entered a strategic collaboration with Labmar Geociências in #Brazil. Their study resulted in compelling proof that worms can transform mine tailings into fertile ground for plant growth! 🚀 This is a major step toward using #nature-based solutions to reclaim contaminated land and repurpose mine tailings into productive, biologically active #soil. 📹 Video produced by Thiemo Dam, van #SustainableCities #SoilReclamation #GreenEngineering

Christel Pullens, director a.i. PortXL, was invited as a panelist for Data Driven Collaboration: Enhancing Efficiency and Resilience at Smart Maritime Network Rotterdam Conference 2025. Pullens, expert on #collaborative #innovation, believes that an essential part of innovation is stepping into the unknown, taking and bearing with the #risks that come with it. Pullens encouraged the conference participants to collaborate and share their data sets with one-another, even when it is unclear in the beginning how one will benefit from it in the end. Especially start-ups need access to data to test their solutions. PortXL thanks and congratulates Cathy Hodge for organising this great event, and Rob O'Dwyer for moderating the panel. Jaideep Vohra, Fleet Performance and Drydocking Director, Bahri | البحري Marty Cochrane, CEO, CEATAEC a Wilhelmsen group Company Pierre C Sames, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development Director Maritime, DNV & MTF Working Group Chair Sean Crowley, Senior Electrical Project Manager, Stolt Tankers #datastandardisation, #advanced analytics #collaborativeinnovation #maritime sector.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers: ICS Netherlands organized an insightful meeting on digitization in shipping; #innovation is one of the drivers behind this.  Speakers from NAVTOR, SHIPNEXT and Closelink were focusing on the #optimization of shipping routes and chartering options.  #FuelEU Maritime is coming up, so all optimization will help for shipowners and operators. PortXL was represented by the community manager Linda Treuman to focus on possible new partnerships and connections and to gain knowledge on ICS - where the #knowledge exchange is of upmost importance. Thank you @ICS Netherlands for the organization and we are looking forward to introduce other #maritime #start-ups to the community.

⚡In the 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩-𝙐𝙥 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩: Samotics (PortXL 2019)🔦 🥂𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗫𝗟 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 The European Investment Bank (EIB) just backed Samotics with €𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 to accelerate the development of their technology from a leading monitoring system for individual assets into a comprehensive system that provides the data-fabric for the factory of the future. PortXL congratulates Samotics reaching this major milestone! --- Samotics (PortXL 2019) is eliminating equipment failures and energy waste in industry through AI-powered monitoring that spots problems months in advance and shows where and how energy can be saved. Unplanned downtime costs industrial companies millions. Traditional monitoring misses early warning signs that could prevent catastrophic failures. How it works: Samotics #SAM4 platform uses electrical signature analysis—capturing subtle changes in motors' electrical patterns to detect failures across the entire drive-train at a very early stage. This works for almost all types of industrial motors and rotating equipment, such as centrifugal pumps, propulsion systems, and ship-to-shore cranes. Imagine a maintenance engineer aboard a cargo ship. One day, the system detects misalignment in a critical pump. Thanks to SAM4’s early-warning alert - sent straight to his dashboard - the engineer is able to plan maintenance during a scheduled port stop instead of facing an unexpected breakdown at sea. This isn’t just about preventing costly downtime; it’s about empowering teams with actionable insights that keep operations running smoothly under even the most challenging conditions. Watch the clip to learn more from Marcial Otero, PhD

💼PortXL Alumni Reefy is #hiring a #businessdevelopper! #vacancyalert

⚡In the Start-Up Spotlight: 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀𝗸𝗮𝗿𝘁 (PortXL 2018)🔦 🥂𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗫𝗟 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 ShipsKart's mission is to revolutionize procurement/supply chain in the maritime and offshore industry by implementing cutting-edge technological solutions, thus contributing to the seamless and smooth operations of vessels, installations and driving new standards of efficiency and transparency. In 2024, Shipskart was honored to receive the 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 from ShipTek and earned a spot in the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟱𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 by Thetius. Our growth has been fueled by $𝟯.𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in funding from renowned maritime venture capitalists, enabling us to achieve 𝟮𝗫 𝗚𝗠𝗩 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 for the past three years. We have strategically expanded our presence in India, opening four warehouses and positioning ourselves as the country’s only 𝗣𝗮𝗻-𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 partner. Our team has grown from a small group of just three to over 𝟵𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀, earning us certification from 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸. On the digital front, our platform continues to evolve with AI-powered advanced features, giving us a competitive edge as we integrate with top ERP maritime companies. Our reach and impact are also expanding, with a network of 𝟭,𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰𝟱𝟬+ 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟱𝟬𝟬+ 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲. Shipskart's journey is just beginning, and we remain committed to driving innovation and excellence in the maritime industry.

⚡In the Start-Up Spotlight: GBMS (PortXL '22)🔦 GBMS develops systems that can reduce the number of containers lost at sea. They develop warning systems by understanding ship motions, physics, container loads, and sensor technology development. GBMS wins CMA CGM Start-up Awards In 2024 November, CMA CGM invited GBMS to take part in the CMA CGM Startup Awards organized by ZEBOX. In a real 'Dragon Den' setup, we defended our product against sixty other startups. After some nerve-racking hours, we were called to the podium by CEO Rodolphe SAADE as one of the seven winners of the CMA CGM Startup Awards. The ceremony was broadcasted life on the BFM Business television channel. GBMS is honoured by this price and looking forward to any further cooperation with CMA CGM.