Americas – Page 11
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NewsMoving towards zero emissions
The Port of Long Beach is said to be ‘well on its way’ to achieving its zero-emission harbour goal, according to port officials.
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LA appeals decision on SCIG project
The Port of Los Angeles will join BNSF Railway in appealing against the California Superior Court ruling on the BNSF Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) Project.
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Getting boxes off the roads
Georgia''s first inland terminal will partner with Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), to handle up to 30,000 teu containers per year saving more than 6 million truck miles.
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Port of Long Beach helps battle pollution
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has authorised the framework for a unique, voluntary US$46.4m programme to lessen the impacts of port-related pollution on the community.
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Electrifying Los Angeles
BYD has launched a US$26m Green Omni Terminal Demonstration Project, which will demonstrate zero emission technologies at the Port of Los Angeles.
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Raising the bar in environmental stewardship
One innovative ship sailing between two ports is helping to raise the bar in the Americas when it comes to environmental stewardship.
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Minimising environmental impact
PortsToronto has demonstrated how it’s helping to reduce its environmental impact in its 2015 Audited Financial Statements.
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Robots help reduce emissions
Ports in California are demonstrating how autonomous technology could revolutionise freight transport helping to achieve zero-emission freight movement across the state.
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Port equipment tax break
Legalisation to provide a partial tax exemption for terminal operators that purchase zero-emission, or near zero-emission, cargo-handling equipment in California has been approved.
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Next phase of the Shore Power Project
The Port of Hueneme has announced the second half of its Shore Power Project, and confirmed that environmental stewardship remains its top priority.
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Port waterfront environmental stewardship
The US Port of Oakland is doing its bit to safeguard its waterfront by committing to improvements that will open up the Oakland Estuary for public recreation.
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Genoil appoints BLUE to support industry growth
Canadian firm Genoil Inc. (GNOLF), the clean technology engineering company for the petroleum industries, has announced the appointment of BLUE Communications Ltd, a communications and business consultancy specialising in the marine, energy and environment sectors.
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SCPA brings solar power to its terminals
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) has announced for solar power to be implemented at the Wando Welch and Columbus Street terminals.
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Port Canaveral joins Green Marine programme
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) has joined the Green Marine environmental certification programme.
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Long Beach’s new Middle Harbour opening soon
The Port of Long Beach’s new terminal, the Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), will open on 11 March 2016.
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Yellowline Asphalt wins Hamilton Port Authority green award
Yellowline Asphalt Products has been awarded an environmental excellence award by Hamilton Port Authority (HPA), recognising its contribution to respecting and protecting the natural environment.
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Emissions reductions targets met at TraPac container terminal
A positive message of reduced emissions and continued environmental leadership was the key focus when Port of Los Angeles chief executive, Gene Seroka, addressed the Harbour Commission Meeting with the results of the TraPac Terminal Environmental Mitigation Measures Audit.
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Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens
A Port of Oakland marine terminal has re-opened following two months of modernisation to improve cargo handling.
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Port of LA rolling back on pollution measures?
The Port of LA has responded to claims from the media that it gave China Shipping North America permission to ignore emission-reduction requirements, arguing that it is already tackling the issue.
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Long Beach air pollution reduction
The Port of Long Beach has announced that it has surpassed all air pollution reduction milestones set for 2014.
