Asia – Page 5
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NewsOsaka Bay goes green with first LNG tug
Osaka Bay''s first LNG tugboat has been working in Osaka Bay and the Seto Inland Sea in Japan, guiding large vessels since March 2020.
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NewsSri Lanka moves to e-clearance
The Sri Lanka Port Authority is moving towards e-clearance for imports speeding up efficiency and adding to its green credentials in the process.
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NewsOffshore wind port project progresses
A turbine installation contract has been awarded for the 140MW Akita Port and Noshiro Port offshore wind farms project in Japanese waters.
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NewsFuel monitoring cuts emissions in China
The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China has ordered four new tugs with fuel monitoring systems to help reduce its carbon emissions.
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NewsAir quality monitoring boost in India
Emissions control has been stepped up at a major container port in India with the launch of an air quality monitoring station.
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News'World’s first' electric tug launches
The ''world’s first'' fully electric ship handling tug has launched at Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam setting a new cleaner step change for the port industry.
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NewsFirst SAGT sustainability report
Port of Colombo-based South Asia Gateway Terminals’ (SAGT) first sustainability report reveals a challenging battle against carbon emissions.
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NewsEmission-free commuting in Thailand
Thailand''s first emission-free commuter fleet has come into service on 26 November 2020.
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NewsEco Hybrid RTGs for Philippines terminal
Eight new hybrid Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes will help reduce air pollution at a container terminal in the Philippines.
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NewsAsian port seeks to expand LNG offering
A port authority in Asia has launched a request for proposal (RFP) for parties seeking to provide an LNG bunkering service.
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NewsSmart RTGs chosen for Cambodian port
A Cambodian port will benefit from emissions saving RTG cranes as part of its project to expand capacity.
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NewsWaste repurposed for terminal development
Waste will be repurposed for a Chinese terminal’s development thanks to an environmentally friendly construction solution.
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NewsLNG bunkering JV planned for South Korea
Six companies have formed a joint venture committee with the aim of establishing an LNG bunkering joint venture (JV) in South Korea by October.
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NewsTugs to aid contract for Brunei LNG plant
A new partnership involving the supply of newbuild tugs will help fulfill a LNG terminal support contract to provide marine services for a major LNG plant in Brunei.
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NewsDecarbonisation advisory panel launches
An International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation (IAP) has been established to develop a strategy to support the industry in achieving decarbonisation.
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NewsSingapore expands its global LNG reach
Singapore is on track to expand its LNG bunkering services in 2020 cementing its status of major bunkering hub for South East Asia, writes Anne-Marie Causer
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NewsBusan cuts harmful dust levels
Busan Port Authority (BPA) has taken steps to cut the fine dust level resulting from its port operations by investing further in green equipment.
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NewsAsia makes efficiency gains with e-clearance
One South Asian terminal has introduced an e-clearance system for containers in response to social distancing requirements introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsDust-suppressing bulk warehouse opens
A Chinese port has opened a fully enclosed bulk cargo warehouse designed to contain dust pollution.
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NewsPush for energy efficiency in Indian ports
The Indian government has urged action to make ports more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
