Americas – Page 5
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NewsEco train aids POLB clean air plan
Investment in an ultra-low emissions locomotive engine by a Port of Long Beach (POLB) operator will contribute towards the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan.
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NewsSeattle builds back sustainably
A new year brings a new administration in the US and the promise to upgrade ports and ferry systems to support a more sustainable maritime ecosystem.
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NewsCarbon neutral electricity for LA terminal
One of the largest terminal facilities at the Port of Los Angeles has achieved carbon neutral electricity through renewable energy credits (RECs).
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NewsEmissions monitoring boost in Brazil
Emissions monitoring has been given a boost at a Brazilian port that plans to implement the Environmental Ship Index (ESI).
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NewsElectric cranes increase smart capacity
A Canadian operator has boosted its efficiency and sustainability with the introduction of two new electric ship-to-shore cranes.
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NewsBaltimore oxygen project wins award
A project that removes excess nutrient pollution and increases oxygen content in Baltimore Harbour has won an award for its green credentials.
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NewsForging ahead with zero emission truck plans
The private sector is being asked to solicit proposals to help expand the use of zero-emission technology at the Port of Los Angeles.
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NewsPort Everglades wins environmental kudos
A diverse set of environmental objectives is behind one American port winning three sustainability awards this year.
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NewsProtecting the whales and air quality
Protecting the whales and local air quality has not only become a top priority for one American port, but also its ocean carriers.
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NewsEmissions cut at California port
One Californian port has significantly reduced emissions but challenges in adopting clean technology still remain.
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NewsSeattle gets behind the blue economy
The Port of Seattle has committed two year funding to a non-profit strategic alliance which fosters maritime innovation and sustainability.
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NewsZero-emissions top handler test success
Following successful testing, the world’s first zero-emissions top handlers are now being used in daily operations at the Port of Los Angeles.
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NewsUS port embraces environmental mitigation
A US port will invest in a scheme that enables it to pay back to the environment as it carries out work.
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NewsEnvironmental CSR efforts rewarded in Canada
Five companies have been awarded for their outstanding participation in a Canadian port authority’s environmental incentive programme.
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NewsGreen cruising in Quebec
For almost ten years Quebec Port Authority (QPA) has been guided by chief executive officer Mario Girard. “One of my two objectives from the beginning was for the port to become leader in the world in sustainability,” he tells Susan Parker
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NewsUS cash injection to green port operations
US ports are investing in zero-emission projects following a massive cash injection from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust.
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NewsClean truck rule piles pressure on ports
A first-in-the-world rule requiring truck manufacturers to transition from diesel trucks and vans to electric zero-emission trucks from 2024 will place more pressure on ports to invest in sustainable vehicles.
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NewsElectric vehicles tackle CO2 emissions
A US port has made an eco-investment in five electric vehicles and three charging stations in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsHybrid-electric American ferries
The newest additions to the Washington State ferry fleet will be powered by ABB hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage systems.
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NewsGreater terminal efficiency in Florida
A stevedoring company has implemented a cloud based terminal operating system to give it greater operational efficiency.
