Americas – Page 6
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NewsMicrogrid project will cut port energy costs
An American port is embracing the benefits of microgrids – a greener way of fulfilling a portion of the operation’s power needs.
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NewsTaking major action on climate change
One US port has a major ambition, to be the greenest and most energy efficient port in North America.
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NewsGreen efforts shared on Earth Day
A California port has marked the 50th annual Earth Day by sharing the results from its latest Green Marine certification assessment and reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability.
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NewsUS$14.5m grant for rail project
A US port has been awarded a US$14.5m grant to help fund a rail project designed to improve rail efficiency throughout the port complex.
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NewsConcern over eco impact of terminal project
A Canadian port authority has defended its plan to build a new container terminal following an environmental impact assessment which concluded that the project would have a significant impact on wildlife habitats, wetlands and indigenous communities.
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NewsUS port supports clean fuels standard
A port in Washington, US, has called for continued progress toward a statewide Clean Fuels Standard in a bid to aid its sustainability goals.
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NewsDriving down handling emissions dockside
A Californian port is testing the ability of electric top handlers to reduce emissions and handle the rigors of operating in a real-world environment.
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NewsUS emission-reduction initiatives at risk
Environmental emissions-reduction initiatives at US ports could suffer as a result of a reduced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget in 2021.
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NewsOffshore wind boost for US
A Danish energy company will lease a portion of a US port terminal for offshore wind work in an agreement which could help accelerate wind energy activity in the port’s home state and throughout the US.
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NewsCalifornia port to invest US$1bn in rail
A Californian port plans to invest US$1bn in rail improvements over the next decade as it continues to strive for sustainability.
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NewsTug tackles NOx port closer to zero-emissions
A new tug with Tier 3 technology to cut emissions will be based at a California port intent on strengthening its commitment to environmentally friendly operations.
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NewsUS$1.8m grant to invest in eco equipment
A port on the east coast of the US has secured a US$1.8m grant to replace diesel-powered equipment with more environmentally friendly versions to reduce emissions.
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NewsUS$500,000 port body grant for eco project
A 16-acre county park is gearing up for environmental improvements with the support of a US$500,000 grant from a US port administration.
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NewsFirst Ecoports PERS award for Caribbean port
A Caribbean-located port has achieved Ecoports’ Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certificate for the first time.
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NewsUS port is one step closer to sustainability
A port in California has purchased seven vehicles for its work fleet that will run on renewable diesel fuel.
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NewsClean trucks record for California ports
Over 100 trucks outfitted with the cleanest, ultra-low NOx engines are now operating in two California ports, marking an emissions milestone.
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NewsEco equipment demonstrated at US port
Hydrogen and electric-powered cargo handling equipment has been demonstrated at a US port as part of its goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions sea port.
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NewsUS$200m for ports to support offshore wind
Up to US$200m will be made available to upgrade a US state’s port infrastructure to support the expanding offshore wind industry.
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NewsUS port moves closer to zero-emission target
A Californian port is meeting and exceeding all 2023 targets for reducing primary pollutants while cargo volumes continue to rise.
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NewsPort operator pursues hybrid pioneering goal
A Canadian port operator is set to become the first in the world to convert its entire fleet into hybrid vehicles.
