Asia – Page 10

  • 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.

  • News

    Tanker company confirms green credentials

    2012-10-18T19:31:00Z

    Petroleum tanker operator AET has formally committed to the MPA Green Shipping Programme. President and CEO, Hor Weng Yew, signed-up to the initiative at a Singapore bunkering conference, SIBCON.

  • The coal ports are feeding India’s thirst for energy – but some environmental questions still remain
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    Indian power plays to bulk ports

    2012-09-25T21:00:00Z

    The pull of Indian power is having an impact on the subcontinent’s port operations. Stevie Knight looks at the issues around both solid and cooled liquid energy sources

  • The Hong Kong Marine Department is offering a 50 per cent reduction in port fees as an incentive for ships to use cleaner fuels while berthing in the harbour.
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    Hong Kong encourages vessels to switch to cleaner fuel

    2012-09-24T14:38:00Z

    As from 26 September 2012, ocean going vessels will benefit from a 50% reduction in port facilities and light dues if they switch to use low sulphur fuel while berthing in Hong Kong waters.

  • Mundra Port, Gujarat. Photo: Mint
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    Environment ministry to inspect Mundra port

    2012-09-20T10:33:00Z

    The environment ministry has appointed an expert committee to inspect Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd at Mundra in Gujarat after reports of environmental violations.

  • News

    MPA works hard to clean oil spill

    2012-09-14T17:22:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has been working hard to contain and clean up the oil spill following the collisions between Hong Kong registered bulk carrier, ‘Sunny Horizon’ and Korean registered Liquefied Petroleum Gas carrier, ‘Dl Salvia’ on 9 September 2012 near Singapore.

  • The MV Amsterdam Bridge was carrying hazardous cargo when fire broke out on Sunday 9 September 12
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    Danger recedes for hazardous cargo fire

    2012-09-10T14:51:00Z

    After a six hour battle, the fire on the 54,405 tonne MV Amsterdam Bridge which was carrying hazardous cargo has been contained although not extinguished, and the risk of an environmental disaster is diminishing.

  • Solar power – cost saving for safety and the environment
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    Singapore gets Sealite solar power

    2012-07-30T16:19:00Z

    Australian navigational aid expert, Sealite, has installed its SAL-01 Solar LED area lights along a new wave breakwater structure at Singapore''s International Cruise Terminal - meaning improvements for both the environment and for safety.

  • GreenPort South Asia 2013
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    GreenPort South Asia 2013 launched

    2012-07-19T16:22:00Z

    Mercator Media has announced that it will hold the inaugural GreenPort South Asia conference on 20 to 22 March 2013 at the Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, Mumbai, India.

  • Wärtsilä 34DF engines have been selected for China's first gas-fuelled tugs
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    Chinese LNG tug engine order for Wärtsilä

    2012-07-12T18:22:00Z

    Wärtsilä says that it is to supply the main engines for two environmentally sustainable LNG-fuelled tugs being built for CNOOC Energy Technology & Services (CETS), a subsidiary of the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC).

  • Bdelta37 vessels will be equipped with VFD versions of MacGregor bulk handling cranes. Photo: Deltamarin
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    China Navigation orders Cargotec cranes

    2012-07-11T11:30:00Z

    China Navigation (CNCo) has ordered 16 electrically-driven bulk versions of variable frequency drive (VFD) MacGregor cranes from Cargotec.

  • Bromma Greenline spreaders are flying off the shelves
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    Bromma electrifies Asia

    2012-07-05T12:35:00Z

    Leading crane spreader expert, Bromma, has won major new contracts for the supply of Greenline all electric spreaders to terminals in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and China.

  • Hybrid car carrier Emerald Ace
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    World's first hybrid car carrier completed

    2012-07-02T14:02:00Z

    Last week, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the completion of the Emerald Ace, the world''s first newly built hybrid car carrier that combines solar power panels with a diesel engine.

  • Dr Oh Kong-gyun, chairman of the Korean Register of Shipping
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    KR verification under Clean Shipping Index

    2012-06-20T12:27:00Z

    The Clean Shipping Index has certified the Korean Register of Shipping (KR) as a verification body, making it the first Asian organisation to be accredited.