Asia – Page 10

  • The proposed port will be located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Photo: Binoyjsdk
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    Kerala waits for green light

    2013-09-09T15:52:00Z

    The Indian state of Kerala is waiting for clearance from the central government for a proposed international deep water seaport, local media reports.

  • The second GPSA is set to take place following a successful first event
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    GreenPort South Asia call for papers

    2013-08-27T13:09:00Z

    The second GreenPort South Asia Conference (GPSA) is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 26 to 27 February 2014, following a successful first event. The call for papers for next year’s conference have now been released.

  • Delegates networking at the Welcome Reception of the 1st GreenPort South Asia Conference
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    Mumbai to host 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference

    2013-06-18T20:30:00Z

    Following a very successful first event held in Mumbai in March 2013, the 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference will again be held in Mumbai, India on 26-27 February 2014.

  • News

    Preventing light pollution

    2013-06-18T16:23:00Z

    Preventing light pollution and saving money are top considerations for a new lighting policy to include DC power technology ahead of the construction of India’s first green port, Vizhinjam.

  • JN Port Container yard
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    Showcasing the development of Indian ports

    2013-04-02T20:30:00Z

    The first GreenPort South Asia Conference, organised by Mercator Media, took place in Mumbai from 20 to 21 March with as aim to be a catalyst in driving forward the green agenda in maritime ports and terminals across the South Asia region. A few weeks prior to the conference, GreenPort ...

  • Delegates
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    GreenPort South Asia papers

    2013-04-01T10:00:00Z

    Did you miss Mercator Media''s first GreenPort South Asia conference? All papers and presentations from this year are now available to download online.

  • The 110 delegates were treated to a port visit around JN Port
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    JN Port visit – finale to a great conference

    2013-03-27T17:33:00Z

    The successful GreenPort South Asia Conference 2013, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, was followed by a popular port visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Port on 22 March 2013.

  • Mr Luxman Radhakrishnan, I.A.S Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
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    Consensus reached at GreenPort South Asia

    2013-03-21T16:24:00Z

    The first GreenPort South Asia Conference, organised by Mercator Media, took place at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel, Mumbai Indian from 20 to 21 March 2013.

  • Last chance to book for GreenPort South Asia 2013
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    GreenPort South Asia – last chance to book

    2013-03-19T15:17:00Z

    There’s still time to book for the first GreenPort South Asia Conference which will take place on 20 and 21 March 2013 at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel, Mumbai, India.

  • The Indian Ports Association has confirmed its support for the 1st GreenPort South Asia Conference
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    IPA to support 1st GreenPort South Asia Conference

    2013-03-12T21:30:00Z

    The Indian Ports Association (IPA) has confirmed, along with many key industry organisations, its support to the GreenPort South Asia Conference, which underlines the recognition of the need for maritime ports across the region to engage with the green agenda.

  • The conference will focus on sustainable practices in South Asia ports and terminals
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    Programme released for GreenPort South Asia

    2013-01-28T15:01:00Z

    The programme for Mercator Media’s first GreenPort South Asia Conference, which takes place from 20 to 22 March 2013 in Mumbai, India, has just been released.

  • DNV aims to define Korea's commerical opportunities related to LNG distribution and shipping
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    Korea signs up for LNG fuel study

    2013-01-21T16:02:00Z

    Global risk management company, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Korea’s national gas company, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), have signed an agreement to cooperate on a feasibility study on the establishment of an LNG bunkering infrastructure in Korea.

  • Jueshi Port has been polluted by petrochemicals Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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    Shanghai petrochemical cleanup underway

    2013-01-17T14:44:00Z

    A huge cleanup and investigation is underway in Shanghai following a petrochemical leak at Jueshi Port which has also caused severe air and river pollution to the local Jinshan and Songjiang districts.

  • Bangladesh is going to have its first inland container terminal
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    First Inland Port for Bangladesh

    2013-01-08T14:23:00Z

    Bangladesh’s Rupayan Port and Logistics Services and the UK-based Port Evolution Management are going to develop the country’s first private inland container terminal.

  • IPC has planted over 1,000 trees to help counteract the negative impact of port emissions Photo: IPC
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    IPC focuses on being eco-green

    2012-12-27T12:27:00Z

    Indonesian port operator, Indonesia Port Corporation II (IPC), has conducted a new programme to clean up the port of Tanjung Priok which includes litter collection and tree planting as part of its ‘Greening and environmental hygiene programme’.

  • The conference focused on India and the challenges it faces during its rapid economic growth
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    Conference highlights opportunities in India

    2012-12-18T16:22:00Z

    In a conference held by Germany’s Jacobs University on 5 December 2012, the future of India’s maritime logistics and sustainability and its relations with the Federal Republic of Germany, was discussed by industry professionals.

  • GreenPort South Asia 2013
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    GreenPort South Asia garners support

    2012-12-18T13:39:00Z

    Next year''s first GreenPort South Asia conference, being organised by Mercator Media, is garnering support from some important players in the region in light of the need for growing awareness of environmental consequences.

  • MOL’s ‘Emerald Ace’
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    MOL achieves top environmental rating

    2012-12-13T19:40:00Z

    Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) has attained the top rating for an environmental assessment loan from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC).

  • Ha Long Bay is highly polluted
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    Vietnamese pollution hits ports

    2012-11-22T17:50:00Z

    According to reports in the Vietnamese press, the ports of Nam Cau Trang and Ha Knanh in the Ha Long Bay area have extremely high levels of oil pollution, far above the legal limit.

  • The Port of Salalah has ongoing initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and waste
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    Salalah port wins CSR award

    2012-11-07T17:32:00Z

    The Port of Salalah has won the ‘Containerisation International’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award 2012.