Americas – Page 11

  • Long Beach is working towards zero emissions
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    Moving towards zero emissions

    2016-08-12T10:23:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach is said to be ‘well on its way’ to achieving its zero-emission harbour goal, according to port officials.

  • The Port of LA is joining BNSF in appealing the CEQA ruling Photo: Paul Ottaviano
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    LA appeals decision on SCIG project

    2016-08-09T11:53:00Z

    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.

  • Cordele Inland Terminal aims to save on time, transportation and emissions for customers such as Kia
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    Getting boxes off the roads

    2016-08-09T11:30:00Z

    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.

  • Being the Green Port is in the Port of Long Beach's DNA, says Commissioner Lori Ann Guzman. Credit: tdlucas5000
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    Port of Long Beach helps battle pollution

    2016-08-02T13:47:00Z

    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.

  • BYD electrifies US port
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    Electrifying Los Angeles

    2016-07-22T09:55:00Z

    BYD has launched a US$26m Green Omni Terminal Demonstration Project, which will demonstrate zero emission technologies at the Port of Los Angeles.

  • The Port of Prince Rupert launched its Green Wave vessel programme in 2013
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    Raising the bar in environmental stewardship

    2016-06-13T15:50:00Z

    One innovative ship sailing between two ports is helping to raise the bar in the Americas when it comes to environmental stewardship.

  • PortsToronto is committed to reducing its environmental impact
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    Minimising environmental impact

    2016-05-18T12:25:00Z

    PortsToronto has demonstrated how it’s helping to reduce its environmental impact in its 2015 Audited Financial Statements.

  • Autonomous technology at ports in California is helping to reduce emissions
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    Robots help reduce emissions

    2016-05-11T15:52:00Z

    Ports in California are demonstrating how autonomous technology could revolutionise freight transport helping to achieve zero-emission freight movement across the state.

  • Long Beach is working towards a goal of operating all cargo-handling equipment on electricity or batteries
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    Port equipment tax break

    2016-05-11T14:55:00Z

    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

    2016-04-25T16:07:00Z

    The Port of Hueneme has announced the second half of its Shore Power Project, and confirmed that environmental stewardship remains its top priority.

  • Oakland is opening up its waterfront for public recreation
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    Port waterfront environmental stewardship

    2016-04-05T11:20:00Z

    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

    2016-03-23T14:37:00Z

    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.

  • The panels are expected to generate over $1.5m in profit for the SCPA
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    SCPA brings solar power to its terminals

    2016-03-15T15:52:00Z

    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

    2016-03-03T16:19:00Z

    The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) has joined the Green Marine environmental certification programme.

  • All truck transactions at Pier E will be by appointment only
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    Long Beach’s new Middle Harbour opening soon

    2016-03-02T16:55:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach’s new terminal, the Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT), will open on 11 March 2016.

  • Yellowline receives the HPA environmental excellence award
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    Yellowline Asphalt wins Hamilton Port Authority green award

    2016-03-02T11:44:00Z

    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.

  • Emissions are down at Port of LA terminal container TraPac
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    Emissions reductions targets met at TraPac container terminal

    2016-02-09T11:47:00Z

    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.

  • The Ben E Nutter Terminal at the Port of Oakland has reopened
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    Port of Oakland marine terminal re-opens

    2016-01-13T11:45:00Z

    A Port of Oakland marine terminal has re-opened following two months of modernisation to improve cargo handling.

  • Gene Seroka vows to find a way to fix the China Shipping issue at Port of LA
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    Port of LA rolling back on pollution measures?

    2015-12-31T11:11:00Z

    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.

  • Port of Long Beach has surpassed all air pollution reduction milestones
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    Long Beach air pollution reduction

    2015-11-10T12:55:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach has announced that it has surpassed all air pollution reduction milestones set for 2014.