Africa – Page 2
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NewsGreen feat
Meridian Port Services (MPS) has been recognised for its green efforts in a network first.
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NewsEfficient electric tractors
Gaussin electric terminal tractors will help make operations cleaner at a West African terminal.
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NewsProtect the oceans
Cleaning up coastal rubbish is on the agenda for one South African port this month.
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NewsDamietta green expansion
Damietta Ports Authority (DPA) has announced a new US$78.9 million contract for the deepening and development of the port’s sea lane.
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NewsOpting for electric tractors
Electric tractors will help reduce the environmental footprint of a new Ivory Coast container terminal.
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NewsSaving the sea turtles
Biodiversity conservation is top of the list for one port operator wanting sustainable operations.
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NewsUpcycling uptake grows in Africa
Upcycling used lube oil and residues is boosting the circular economy in Africa.
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NewsDamietta Port accelerates green drive
Damietta Port in Egypt is accelerating its drive to replace its fossil fuel-powered cranes with electric cargo lifting equipment to save on fuel and reduce diesel emissions.
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NewsAfrican port recycles oil waste
Ghana''s Port of Terma is boosting its recycling efforts with a compact micro-refining unit which regenerates oil waste into petroleum products.
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NewsTransnet takes trucks off road
Transnet has successfully carried out a rail project that supports the company''s strategy for a modal shift from road to rail to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsKenya gets greener lighting
Kenya’s largest port is benefitting from installing digital lighting at its entrance to reduce maintenance and increase energy efficiency.
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NewsGreen hull cleaning firm extends global reach
Environmentally friendly hull cleaning has become more accessible in southern Africa with the launch of a mobile hull cleaning service at a port in the region.
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NewsGhana LNG terminal gets off ground
Sub-Saharan Africa’s first LNG import terminal at a port in Ghana has received a floating regasification unit (FRU) unit that will shortly enable it to offer services to LNG carriers.
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NewsGhana operator looks after the locals
A port operator in Ghana is taking a two-pronged approach to environmental stewardship supporting the local people and helping protect biodiversity.
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NewsLNG terminal planned for Mozambique port
An LNG import terminal is being planned for operation at a port in Mozambique.
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Covid-19 impacts port operations
The unforeseen outbreak of the deadly Covid-19 has impacted many port operations across Africa with East Africa’s biggest Port of Mombasa being described as a ‘hotspot’ for transmission of the virus.
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NewsOil waste recycling investment in Cameroon
A compact micro-refining unit which regenerates oil waste into second generation petroleum products will help a Cameroon port''s sustainability efforts.
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NewsSouth Africa’s drive to control ship emissions
South Africa’s ports operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has hinted at the possibility of re-introducing in-water cleaning for all vessels calling at its eight ports.
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NewsEnvironmental monitoring helps African ports
OceanWise has installed an environmental monitoring system at two African ports to help them make smart operational decisions and investments.
