Symposium on Transport Systems and Mobility

Local: Room B012

Date: Monday, June 30^th, 2025 | 15h30-15h50

Urban Mobility and Public Transport

Marco Martins

Presidente do Conselho de Administração, TMP – Transportes Metropolitanos do Porto

Revolutionize mobility in the Porto Metropolitan Area: enhance public transport

This presentation will address the main mobility challenges in the Porto Metropolitan Area (PMA), particularly in what concerns traffic congestion and the impact of the VCI (Inner Ring Road). The presentation will highlight the ongoing efforts to promote public transport, including the expansion of the metro network, the introduction of passenger services on the Leixões railway line, the extension of the Andante fare system to the Vouga line, and the development of river crossings. Focus will be given to the creation of TMP – Transportes Metropolitanos do Porto, marking a turning point in the organization and management of mobility in the PMA. TMP is a transport authority, implementing an integrated planning model, and influencing policies on fares, intermodality, and sustainability. The presentation will also discuss the initial results of TMP’s operations, the challenges it faces, and its potential as a catalyst for a transformation in urban and metropolitan mobility across the region.

Biography

Marco Martins is an experienced public administrator and political leader, with over two decades of experience in local governance and public service. Serving as Executive President of Transportes Metropolitanos do Porto, since February 2025, while maintaining his role as Municipal Councilor at Câmara Municipal de Gondomar, since 2013. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from Universidade do Minho, and a degree in Economics and Business Management from Universidade Portucalense, combining academic knowledge with extensive practical experience in public sector leadership and metropolitan transportation governance.

Local: Room B012

Date: Monday, June 30^th, 2025 | 17h00-17h40

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Hugo Lopes

Diretor de Desenvolvimento e Sustentabilidade, APDL – Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo

Sustainable Mobility – Maritime Transport, Ports, and Intermodality

This presentation will highlight the strategic role of the blue economy and maritime transport in the transition towards more sustainable mobility. With a focus on the Port of Leixões, Hugo Lopes will address international and European decarbonization targets, regulatory challenges, and emerging technological solutions, such as the use of alternative fuels (hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, biofuels) and the electrification of ships and port infrastructure.
The presentation will also emphasize the importance of innovation and energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. The decarbonization roadmap for the Port of Leixões, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, will be presented, including ongoing actions such as the installation of onshore power supply (OPS) systems, the production of renewable energy (solar, wind, and wave), the digitalization of logistics processes, and the promotion of intermodality.
The vision to be presented positions Leixões as a sustainable urban port – deeply integrated with the surrounding community and committed to public health, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Biography

Hugo Lopes is a civil engineer specializing in hydraulics, coastal engineering, and physical modeling, currently serving as Director of Development and Sustainability at APDL. With a PhD in Civil Engineering and a MBA from Porto Business School, he has over 10 years of experience in port infrastructure development. Hugo combines his executive role with academic engagement as an Invited Associate Professor at ISEP and active participation in professional organizations including APRH, PIANC International, and ICS FEUP, making him a recognized expert in sustainable maritime infrastructure in Portugal.

João Filipe Jesus

Head of Corporate Finance, Dourogás

Tackling decarbonization, from H2Driven to a more sustainable society

Dourogás Renovável – Produtora de Gás, SA is a key player in Portugal’s energy transition, leading the development of renewable gases such as green hydrogen and biomethane. The company has secured major wins in the country’s first national auctions, including exclusive awards in the biomethane segment, and is advancing six green hydrogen projects with 150 MWh capacity by 2026. It pioneered biomethane injection into the national grid and integrates renewable energy into mobility and industrial decarbonization solutions. Through innovative projects like Move2LowC, HyFuelUp, and H2Driven, Dourogás is helping shape a regulated renewable gas market and driving Portugal towards carbon neutrality.

Biography

João Filipe began his career at Montepio Bank, as an Advisor to the Strategy and Planning Department, managing M&A processes. Hence, João pursued a career as Regional Director for Alentejo at the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, overseeing a broad spectrum of economic sectors, such as industry, energy, trade, and services. Over the past 8 years, João has been the Head of Mobility Operations at Dourogás GNV, having recently transitioned to the Head of Finance’s role at Dourogás Renovável. João has also been an active non-executive board member of GASNAM, the Iberian Natural & Renewable Gas Association for Mobility. Since 2023, he´s been Head of Corporate & Project Finance in the Dourogás Group.

Local: Room B012

Date: Tuesday, July 1^st, 2025 | 11h00-11h20

Urban Mobility and Public Transport

Bruno Oliveira

Researcher, OPT – Otimização e Planeamento de Transportes

Public transit systems planning and scheduling – problems and methodologies

Bus planning and scheduling are critical components for the efficient operation of public transport systems.
Ensuring compliance with both passenger demand and operational constraints requires the application of optimization techniques and specialized solution methodologies. This presentation focuses on the challenges of bus and crew scheduling, outlining the principal algorithmic approaches employed to solve these problems.
Additionally, we address the emerging complexities introduced by the electrification of bus fleets, which impose new constraints and require adaptations to existing planning and scheduling frameworks.

Biography

Bruno Miguel Oliveira holds a PhD in Transportation Systems from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and a master’s degree in Statistics and Operations Research from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon. Currently working at OPT – Otimização e Planeamento de Transportes, his main focus is in the development of solution methods for planning and scheduling public transport operations, using operational research methodologies.