Americas – Page 18
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NewsUS East Coast ports reopen after Sandy
In the aftermath of super-storm Sandy last week, an extensive damage assessment needed to be carried out in US east coast ports, not least in terms of looking out for pollution sources and sunken vessels.
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NewsPollution drops in Puget Sound region
According to a report release by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, maritime related air pollution levels have dropped significantly since 2005.
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NewsRepurposing at Galveston terminal
A Galveston terminal in Texas has come up with a novel idea to improve its operations both economically and environmentally - it is ‘repurposing’ conveyor belts to use as spill containment liners.
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NewsPOLB funding to reduce diesel pollution
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted $1.34m to the Port of Long Beach (POLB) for its diesel reduction project at its container terminals.
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NewsPOLA wins environmental award
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) recently won the Lloyd’s List global award in the ‘Environment’ category for its leadership in adopting and promoting reduced emissions within the maritime industry.
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NewsCSL's newbuilds eliminate pollution
Canadian ship owner, CSL, has removed oil from the stern tube and equipped nine of its new builds with Thordon seawater lubricated propeller shaft bearings in a bid to comply with the ongoing strict IMO regulations to reduce air pollution.
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NewsTPA appoints new interim port director
The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) recently selected Charles Klug as its new temporary port director and the head of port authority until a permanent director is appointed.
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NewsGPA environmental stewardship efforts
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is continuing to do its bit when it comes to environmental stewardship – a special type of fish friendly concrete installed at the Port of Savannah is encouraging growth of plants and animals at the Garden City Terminal.
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NewsSix new vessels for Fednav
Canadian bulk carrier, Fednav Limited, has invested in six new environmentally advanced vessels to add to its fleet.
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NewsCSL continues to improve green footprint
CSL Group, Canadian provider of cargo, handling and delivery services, has released its 2011 Environmental Report, detailing efforts to improve its green footprint.
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NewsShore power leads the way
The ports of Los Angeles (POLA) and Long Beach (POLB) recently announced the winners of the fifth annual ‘Clean Air Action Awards’ for their use of shore power.
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NewsNorth American ECA comes into effect
The North American Emission Control Area (ECA) came into effect from 1 August 2012, bringing in stricter controls on SOx, NOx and particulate matter.
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NewsChilean port gets carbon savvy
Terminal Puerto de Arica (TPA) has achieved an important milestone in its environmental strategy – by measuring its carbon footprint using a new Greenhouse Gases (GHG) estimation system.
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NewsLong Beach Port wants more cleaner cargo
The Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissions has approved two incentive programmes, one created to encourage larger, cleaner ships to dock at the port, and the other intended to attract more containers to come via rail through Long Beach.
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NewsBrooklyn terminal tidies up its act
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has secured full funding for a unique environmental project at the port – the construction of the East Coast''s first port shore power facility.
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US grants help improve rail infrastructure
Port freight projects across the US have been awarded US$79m in TIGER IV infrastructure grants with a heavy emphasis on funding green intermodality aiming to get freight off the roads by improving rail infrastructure.
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NewsPort of Montreal is environmental leader
The Port of Montreal is maintaining its status as an environmental leader, as made clear in Green Marine’s 2011 to 2012 Progress Report on the port''s environmental programme.
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NewsLA terminal expansion approved
The Los Angeles Harbour Commission has approved Eagle Marine Services’ ‘Pier 300’ expansion project.
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NewsUS moves towards offshore power
The Ports of Oakland and Long Beach are continuing their efforts to improve safety and environmental performance by ordering multiple Cavotec Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) ship to shore electrical systems.
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NewsGreen Marine sees results
North American environmental improvement programme, Green Marine, has released its latest performance results of participants’ efforts.
