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Transformative trends in Aviation
As we already discussed in a previous post, the aviation sector is tackling a significant challenge head-on: reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. At VTM, we understand the importance of sustainability in the transport industry, and we are thrilled to see the progress being made towards a greener future. In the Aviation & Airports area, Sustainable […]
Opportunities for sustainable mobility and economic growth
“When you develop new cycling infrastructure, you create new markets.” (Tony Grimaldi, President of Cycling Industries Europe) In the face of persistent congestion that undermines the efficiency of transport systems and diminishes the quality of life in urban areas, a landmark initiative was put in place by the European Union, signalling a fundamental moment for […]
VTM at the forefront: insights from Urban Mobility Conference 2024
On April 10th, VTM was present at the Urban Mobility Conference 2024 organized by Soiel International in Milan. The event focused on the topics of the new urban mobility and smart cities: sustainability, multimodality, digitalisation, and safety. Several public and private entities joined the conference and shared their visions, supported on case studies of planned […]
Rui Rocha joins VTM to strengthen our Public Transport team
We are very happy to announce our brand-new hire, Rui Rocha, who joins our Madrid office as a Consultant to contribute to projects related to public transport operations. Rui holds an academic background in Geography and Transport Planning and his professional career was dedicated to sustainable mobility, transport planning, cartography and GIS analysis. Over the […]
The decarbonisation targets of the maritime sector
The maritime industry, one of the most important in the world due to its impact on the growing global logistics and, consequently, the global economy, is taking significant steps towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, seeking to adapt and overcome dependence on fossil fuels by adopting electric technologies. Although slightly lagging behind other sectors of […]
Demystifying hydrogen and its application to urban mobility
In recent years, the quest for sustainable and efficient urban mobility solutions has directed attention towards hydrogen as a promising alternative to fossil fuels. Characterised by its clean combustion, which only emits water vapour, hydrogen has the potential to revolutionise the urban mobility sector. Integrating ESG goals within the urban mobility sector, particularly through the […]
Is free-of-charge transport a means of promoting sustainability?
We are proud to highlight VTM Global’s participation in the transformative “A Gratuitidade nos Transportes Públicos” (The Free Public Transportation) conference, where our partner, Nuno Soares Ribeiro, moderated a discussion on “Políticas de financiamento da gratuitidade dos serviços” (Policies of Financing the Gratuity of Services). This event, a collaboration with Oeiras Municipality and key partners, […]
VTM at the Women in Transport conference
Our colleague Isabel Pimenta participated today in the 1st conference in Portugal on Women in Transport, organized by AMT – the Portuguese Mobility and Transport Authority -, presenting the VTM study “Employment and gender inequalities: Towards a more cohesive and gender-neutral transport sector in Portugal”. The event included two panels, the first alluding to women […]
VTM ranked fourth in Infralogic’s prestigious Transport Advisory Table for 2023
It is with great pride that we announce a significant milestone in our journey: VTM ranked fourth in number of deals in the 2023 Infralogic transport transactions advisory ranking table. Infralogic, a renowned global authority in infrastructure and transport analytics, provides comprehensive insights and analyses across the transport sector. Their Advisors Ranking Table is highly […]
Toll Roads in Portugal – What Next?
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the road sector have significantly contributed to the delivery, operation, and maintenance of motorway infrastructure in Portugal. Since 1998, private investment in the road sector has exceeded 14.000 million euros, nearly doubling the length of the national motorway network to over 3,000 km, turning it into the 4th largest in Europe […]
Airports 4.0 – Biometric Identification at Lisbon and Oporto Airports
At the beginning of 2024, the installation of biometric identification equipment at Lisbon and Oporto Airports was announced. This cutting-edge technology, which is a testament to their commitment to innovation and efficiency in air travel, will not only streamline passenger processes but also elevate security standards, ensuring a seamless journey for travellers. VTM therefore takes […]
VTM at the Public Passenger Service Contracts conference
VTM was present on January 9th at the conference organized by AMT, the Portuguese Authority for Mobility and Transport, titled “First-Generation Public Passenger Service Contracts – Balance and Outlook” – where perspectives (and concerns) of various public transport operators, granting authorities, as well as other relevant entities in the sector were heard. After a day […]
Welcome Ana and Andrea
We are delighted to welcome two experienced and passionate hires to our Milan and Lisbon offices: Andrea Ramponi and Ana Martins! Andrea joins VTM as principal consultant to support the expansion of our Italian business. He brings about ten years of experience, mostly focussing on road traffic and revenue studies and due diligence linked to […]
ACI Airport Carbon Accreditation – The Portuguese Success Story
At the beginning of December 2023, the ACI (Airports Council International) officially inaugurated Level 5 of its Airport Carbon Accreditation programme and the news couldn’t have been better for Portuguese airports. At the time of the inauguration, only ten airports worldwide were awarded this top level of the ACI programme, three of which are located […]
VTM addresses gender inequality in the transport sector labour market
An insightful scientific article by the VTM team has just been published on a specialised journal. The transport sector is a traditionally male-dominated one, both from an employment point of view and for the values it embodies. It has the stigma of being dominated by a “macho” culture and it has been regarded as “no […]
VTM at the International Congress on Sustainable School Mobility
“A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It’s where the rich use public transportation ” – so Gustavo Petro reminds us. [Portuguese and Spanish translation below] This statement couldn’t be more in line with the national and international vision of mobility. In fact, it is a perfect reflection of […]
