Asia – Page 5
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Waste 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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LNG 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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Tugs 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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Decarbonisation 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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Singapore 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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Busan 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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Asia 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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Dust-suppressing bulk warehouse opens
A Chinese port has opened a fully enclosed bulk cargo warehouse designed to contain dust pollution.
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Push 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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Korean 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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Wildlife 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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Increasing 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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Japan: 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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Shore 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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Decarbonisation 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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Shore 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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Volunteers 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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Speedy 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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MPA 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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Partnership 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.