Optimizing the operation of port energy systemsOptimizing the operation of port energy systems Πλήρης Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Full Paper 2020-06-052019enThis paper analyses the challenges emerged according to the current trends to transform the ports into smart energy hubs. Within this frame the particular features of all related electrified equipment is discussed while a way to establish a mutually beneficial exploitation scheme is outlined.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/19th IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems EuropeProceedings - 2019 IEEE International Conference on Environment and Electrical Engineering and 2019 IEEE Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Europe Prousalidis, John, 1968- Kanellos Fotios Κανελλος Φωτιος Lyridis Dimitrios V. Dallas Stefanos E. Spathis Dimosthenis Georgiou Vassilis Mitrou Panayiotis Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Cold ironing Green shipping Ports Power management system Smart energy management