Asia – Page 6
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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.
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NewsKorean port embodies good port city relations
A Korean port is receiving high praise for its community outreach programme which aims to bring the port closer to the city and foster better community relations.
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NewsWildlife conservation taken seriously
A Philippines operator is taking its social responsibility goals seriously by setting up a partnership with a foundation that works to conserve wildlife.
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NewsIncreasing electric port handling capability
A 200-tonne electric port handler has arrived in China to become the first electrically-operated port handling machine in its weight class increasing port efficiency.
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NewsJapan: A potential LNG bunkering hub
A recent report from the International Transport Forum (ITF) suggests that Japan has the potential to become a major international LNG bunkering hub. Nicholas Newman reports.
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NewsShore power leader emerges in South China
A container terminal facility has become the first in South China to offer shore power at all berths.
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NewsDecarbonisation key to green initiative
A port authority in Asia has committed to extending a major sustainability initiative with “a new focus on decarbonisation” to keep it relevant to industry goals.
