Americas – Page 29
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Aims to be Carbon Neutral by 2010
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners has expanded the agency’s commitment to the environment by announcing a goal of carbon neutrality from its operations by 2010. The agency aims to reach net zero annual carbon emissions from its operations first and foremost through new capital investments and operational refinements, and ...
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Fuel efficiency on the Horizon
Horizon Lines, Inc. has implemented a combination of newly enhanced fuel efficiency and cost management programmes focused on conservation and fuel cost recovery.
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NewsHouston welcomes EPA’s new diesel emissions rules
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen L. Johnson announced new diesel emission standards, requiring new and existing locomotive and marine diesel engines to significantly reduce air pollution.
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NewsPaceco commits to Vycon
Container crane manufacturer Paceco has agreed with Vycon to promote Vycon’s Regen technology to its existing and prospective RTG customers - as an option on new cranes or a retrofit on existing cranes.
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XSCT orders Regen
Xiamen Songyu Container Terminal (XSCT), has placed an order with Vycon, the designer and manufacturer of flywheel-based energy storage systems, for six Regen systems for new ZPMC RTG cranes scheduled for delivery this year.
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Longview sells “green” property for preservation
The Port of Longview Commissioners unanimously voted to sell wetland property for preservation.
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NewsCharleston commits to cleaner air
By Autumn 2008, every drop of fuel powering equipment at the Port of Charleston’s public facilities will be cleaner ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD), reaffirming the port community’s commitment to cleaner air and cutting emissions by 10 percent.
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Environmental Partnership spotlight
Through a unique partnership among business, government and a land conservation organisation, more than 31 acres of forested open space between the Port of Tacoma’s industrial activity and Northeast Tacoma neighbourhoods have been protected in perpetuity.
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NewsCity and Port celebrate Earth Day Park dedication
The Port of Houston Authority has transferred to the City of Seabrook the new 41-acre Seabrook Wildlife Park, taking the last step of their historic November 2007 agreement.
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News“Clean & Green” ads encourage Houstonians
The next phase of the Clean & Green Port of Houston Program has been launched with a new multi-faceted advertising campaign promoting the environmental initiative.
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Hamilton continues environmental remediation
Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) is the current owner of the Pier 22, the site of the former Stelco Rod Mill (now US Steel Canada). Steel products were manufactured at the site for some 40 years until 2004. The site has been the focus of significant attention since environmental assessments began ...
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NewsSavannah achieves sustainability initiatives
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has completed its Container Berth 2 Upgrade, including the installation of electrified refrigerated cargo racks and the transfer of GPA’s ship-to-shore cranes to electric power. “These projects will increase capacity, improve efficiency and the environment,” says Steve Green, Chairman of the Board of GPA.
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Long Beach honours shipping lines
Fifteen major shipping lines that led a 620-ton reduction in air pollution by participating in the Port of Long Beach’s Green Flag air quality programme have been honoured by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
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SAIC awarded Army COE enviro-contract
Science Applications International Corporation has been awarded a contract by the US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Louisville District to provide engineering services and perform environmental studies in the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.
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News‘Perfect Storm’ survey urges action
A new study ranks container ports as some of the US’ biggest polluters – but the movement to clean alternative fuels is gaining momentum.
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NewsAbengoa bio-ethanol facility construction commences
Abengoa Bioenergy Netherlands, in which Abengoa Bioenergy holds 100% of its share capital, recently celebrated the Foundation Ceremony at the bio-ethanol production facility site in Rotterdam Europoort, The Netherlands.
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Vycon: energy storage systems funding
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) has awarded funds to three POLA operators for the purchase of Vycon REGEN systems. Vycon is a designer and manufacturer of high-speed flywheel based, environmentally friendly, energy storage systems.
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NewsCargo cranes to get $5 million environmental upgrade
A $5-million grant program to help fund environmentally friendly cargo cranes and improve air quality at the Port of Long Beach has been approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
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Sydney’s green guidelines – one year on
In 2006, Sydney Ports Corporation introduced a set of development guidelines for their port tenants. Now, one year on, the path towards sustainable developments has clearly begun with some wide ranging environmental initiatives and increased efficiency at many sites.
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NewsHorizon benefits from fuel and emission savings
As a principle feature of its efficiency programme, Horizon Lines has long adopted a policy of polishing its vessels’ propellers every six months, and of dry docking for cleaning and repairs twice every five years.
