Americas – Page 12
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NewsUS ports approve clean truck regs
Harbour commissioners for the US ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles have approved measures to ensure that new trucks that are just going into drayage service meet “the cleanest engine standards”.
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NewsOakland goes hybrid for cleaner terminal ops
SSA Marine is to retrofit 13 of the US Port of Oakland’s diesel-powered cranes with diesel-electric hybrid engines to help clean up operations.
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NewsPort of Los Angeles hosts clean air collaborative
Participants from ports around the Pacific Rim, Asia, the Americas and Europe have gathered in Los Angeles to discuss innovations and best practices for reducing emissions from port-related operations.
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NewsPort of Long Beach plans zero emissions long term
The Port of Long Beach has received a US$9.7 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.
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NewsOakland commits to balance growth with care
The US Port of Oakland has committed to a strategy of growth with care in its new five-year strategic plan which will balance business expansion with community benefits.
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NewsPMSA: Zero-emissions rethink needed
The president of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) has said that the US ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, plus Californian air quality regulatory agencies, need to rethink mandating zero-emissions targets for terminals and trucking companies.
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NewsNW American seaports extend clean truck deadline
North West American seaports have voted to extend the deadline to 1 April for complying with the region’s Clean Truck Program due to slow uptake.
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NewsSan Diego upgrade addresses pollution
Pollution-reducing smart technology will be incorporated into modernisation work at the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.
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NewsUS west coast ports move towards hybrid tugs
A new hybrid tug is being built on the US west coast which will service ports in the region and help them fulfil strict emissions targets.
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NewsLong Beach shares environmental plans
The Port of Long Beach’s future will encompass only zero emissions technology and equipment according to executive director Mario Cordero.
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NewsUS rail project will reduce emissions
A rail project at the Port of Long Beach to enable faster cargo transportation with reduced emissions has been approved.
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NewsOakland backs clean equipment grants
Port of Oakland is promoting low-emission trucks and cargo-handling equipment grants in a bid to reduce pollution in the city.
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NewsVancouver USA oil-rail project halted
Plans for a crude oil terminal at the Port of Vancouver USA may be scrapped following license restrictions.
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NewsSan Diego receives environmental award
The Port of San Diego has received an award recognising its commitment to exploring alternative fuels, cutting petroleum use and emissions.
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NewsGHG reduction efforts look positive
Green Marine data from shipowners tackling emissions has shown an average annual reduction in GHG intensity of 1.4%.
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NewsOakland to revamp its clean air roadmap
The US Port of Oakland has created a task force to revamp its clean air roadmap for 2018 in order to target reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2020
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NewsUS west coast targets at-berth emissions
Proposals for new technology to reduce at-berth emissions for non-container vessels are being invited in California.
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NewsLooking after truckers to maintain port efficiency
The Port of Vancouver is getting better at engaging its stakeholders which it says is the only way to increase its efficiency and sustainability going forward.
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NewsRegulation driving electric propulsion demand
New US emissions regulations are creating a market opportunity for electric vessels on inland waterways.
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NewsOakland jobs initiative could go national
A new Port of Oakland development agreement that supports local workers could become a national model for local hiring.
