Americas – Page 28
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Public Health and the Ports
According to the California Air Resource Board, every year 1,200 premature deaths are caused statewide due to pollution caused by port trucks.
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NewsLA’s “Clean Truck Program” under way
When fully implemented in 2012, Los Angeles’ “Clean Truck Program” will take over 16,000 diesel trucks off the road, cutting emissions by 80 percent.
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NewsPort of Houston: sustaining the environment at Bayport
With the development of its new Bayport terminal, the Port of Houston has been working to meet a range of environmental challenges.
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NewsGoing hybrid?
. In a bid to develop clean terminal equipment, several US ports are now investigating alternative power systems, including hybrid technology.
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NewsTacoma enviro-appointment
The Port of Tacoma has appointed Lisa Rozmyn as Environmental Project Manager- Stormwater. In this position, Rozmyn will develop and manage the stormwater management program mandated by Port’s municipal stormwater NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) permitting under the federal ...
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NewsKnatz becomes AAPA Chairman
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., has assumed chairmanship of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Knatz was installed as board chairman for 2008-09 at the association’s annual convention in Anchorage, Alaska in September.
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Yang Ming selects AMP from Cavotec
Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) specialist, Cavotec MSL, has won an order from Taiwan’s CSBC Corporation to supply four AMP systems for installation on four new-build container vessels for Yang Ming Marine Transport.
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Cargo-handling showcase at TOC Americas
Long Beach based Moffatt and Nichol (stand A4) will be on hand at the show to discuss the methods they use to help develop emissions inventories and management plans for ports. Vycon (stand C30) will display its new Regen Plus energy storage system, providing ...
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NewsWOC: developing a business community for sustainable oceans
Ocean industries from around the world gathered at the United Nations in New York for the inaugural World Ocean Council (WOC) meeting to develop an “unprecedented global alliance on sustainability”. UN Global Compact Executive Director, Georg Kell, and UN Division of Ocean ...
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Long Beach hosts ship-to shore power workshop
Shipping terminals were recently invited by the Port of Long Beach to a workshop to learn more about how the Port is using ship to shore power.
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NewsFirst clean trucks distributed to drivers
In mid-October, the Port of Long Beach dedicated a new Clean Trucks Sales and Leasing office and handed over the keys to the first two big-rigs leased through the Port’s Clean Trucks Program. The Sales and Leasing Center will enable truck owners to ...
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EIR for “green” port building
The Port of Long Beach held a second public hearing in October on a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a proposed Port administration building and maintenance facility complex. The new facility would replace a nearly 50-year-old, earthquake-deficient administration building and maintenance facilities ...
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NewsPort Metro Vancouver joins Green Award
As part of its policy to promote the quality of shipping in the port, Port Metro Vancouver has announced a reduction on port dues for sea-going vessels certified by the Green Award Foundation. Port Metro Vancouver recognizes Green Award certified vessels ...
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NewsThousands attend Long Beach Green Port Fest
Nearly 10,000 people attended the fourth annual Port of Long Beach Green Port Fest on 4 October. The Port hosted a daylong block-party for Long Beach residents, their families and friends, transforming the street outside Port headquarters into a mini theme park ...
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EPA selects Charleston for port emissions reduction
In a separate development, the US Environmental Protection Agency has selected the SCSPA as one of seven recipients in the region to receive emissions reduction grant funds. The SCSPA, in partnership with three business groups, DHEC and the American Lung Association, applied ...
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NewsSCSPA completes air emissions inventory
As part of its “Pledge for Growth” environmental initiative, the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) has released the first port air emissions inventory ever compiled in the Southeast of the USA, continuing its efforts to promote environmental and economic stewardship.
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NewsMOL tests LNG-fueled shore power system
Mitsui OSK Lines and California based Clean Air Logics, Inc have successfully tested a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled shore power supply system on the containership MOL Enterprise (4,500 TEU).
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NewsAddressing Ocean Sustainability
Paul Holthus explains how the World Ocean Council is bringing together the “Ocean Business Community” to address sustainability of the marine environment
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NewsIntroducing: The 30 ton Electric Container Truck
A new emissions-free, 30-ton container hauler, aimed at cutting noise and air pollution, has been launched by the Port of Los Angeles
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Long Beach signs enviro-agreement with Rotterdam
During a recent trade mission to major European ports, Long Beach Port officials signed an agreement with Port of Rotterdam to share best environmental practices, work together on ways to reduce greenhouse gases and promote environmentally sustainable seaport technologies.
