Asia – Page 7
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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.
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NewsShore power drive in Indonesia
An Indonesian port management company will install shore power at its facilities to enable ships to connect to emissions-free electricity when docked.
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NewsVolunteers join forces to clean up Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has organised and carried out a clean-up operation to reduce marine debris.
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NewsSpeedy transit with electric hyperloop
An electric hyperloop project linking central Pune to a Mumbai port will help cut emissions, take trucks off the road and speed up port operations.
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NewsMPA commits to protecting marine biodiversity
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Our Singapore Reefs (OSR) have embarked on a three-year collaboration to promote the importance of Singapore’s marine biodiversity.
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NewsPartnership to reduce PSA’s carbon emissions
A new partnership between Energy Market Authority (EMA) and PSA Singapore aims to make the latter’s port operations more eco-efficient by helping reduce overall energy usage and carbon emissions.
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NewsMalaysia gets tough on plastic at ports
Illegal contaminated plastic discovered at Westports Malaysia on Port Klang will be sent back to its country of origin and the company which smuggled it charged.
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NewsCorvus Energy cuts Chinese port emissions
Corvus Energy will supply the energy storage system (ESS) for 20 battery-hybrid RTG cranes designed by CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering (CCCCSEE) and to be used in Chinese ports.
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NewsTaiwan ports group sets tough eco targets
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) is one of Asia’s port sustainability front-runners. Sam Whelan finds out what’s behind its success
