Asia – Page 9

  • Mr NN Kumar, Chairman of JNPT Port will give the Welcome Address
    News

    Date change: 2-3 September 2014!

    2014-01-14T14:34:00Z

    With the proximity of the general elections and the likely unavailability of government and ministry employees, the 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference has been postponed until 2-3 September 2014.

  • New Mangalore Port has implemented a number of initiatives to combat pollution in and around the port area
    News

    Mangalore port makes ‘eco-friendly’ list

    2013-12-31T12:59:00Z

    New Mangalore Port, one of the major ports in Karnataka, India, has been named as an eco-friendly port thanks to a number of ongoing initiatives.

  • Mr NN Kumar, Chairman of JNPT Port will give the Welcome Address
    News

    Provisional programme released for GPSA 2014

    2013-12-17T17:05:00Z

    The programme of the second GreenPort South Asia (GPSA) Conference will focus on the sustainable development of ports and terminals, infrastrucutre development and investment and finance options and initiatives.

  • Hong Kong's clean air plan could prove costly. Photo: Kai Yan, Joseph Wong
    News

    Hong Kong clean air plan could backfire

    2013-11-26T15:08:00Z

    The Port of Hong Kong could struggle to stay competitive after the introduction of a new law for cleaner marine fuel next year, local media reports.

  • International waste trade laws are needed if South Asia is to stop being used as a dumping ground for toxic ships. Photo: NGO Shipbreaking Platform
    News

    New shipbreaking report calls for Pakistani improvements

    2013-11-01T16:32:00Z

    The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on the Pakistani government to improve working conditions and environmental protection in the shipbreaking yards of Gadani.

  • ABB provides a green solution to Pipavav shipyard
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    First Indian “green shipyard” uses ABB solution

    2013-10-15T16:05:00Z

    ABB, the global leader in power and automation technologies has delivered “green” Static Frequency Converters (SFCs) to the first and only “green shipyard” in India at Pipavav Shipyard Limited (PSL).

  • 'Hansa Brandenburg' is thought to contain a significant amount of hazardous materials
    News

    South Asia to stop toxic import

    2013-10-08T16:40:00Z

    The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to stop the import of the damaged and presumably toxic vessel, ‘Hansa Brandenburg’.

  • The proposed port will be located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Photo: Binoyjsdk
    News

    Kerala waits for green light

    2013-09-09T15:52:00Z

    The Indian state of Kerala is waiting for clearance from the central government for a proposed international deep water seaport, local media reports.

  • The second GPSA is set to take place following a successful first event
    News

    GreenPort South Asia call for papers

    2013-08-27T13:09:00Z

    The second GreenPort South Asia Conference (GPSA) is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 26 to 27 February 2014, following a successful first event. The call for papers for next year’s conference have now been released.

  • Delegates networking at the Welcome Reception of the 1st GreenPort South Asia Conference
    News

    Mumbai to host 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference

    2013-06-18T20:30:00Z

    Following a very successful first event held in Mumbai in March 2013, the 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference will again be held in Mumbai, India on 26-27 February 2014.

  • News

    Preventing light pollution

    2013-06-18T16:23:00Z

    Preventing light pollution and saving money are top considerations for a new lighting policy to include DC power technology ahead of the construction of India’s first green port, Vizhinjam.

  • JN Port Container yard
    News

    Showcasing the development of Indian ports

    2013-04-02T20:30:00Z

    The first GreenPort South Asia Conference, organised by Mercator Media, took place in Mumbai from 20 to 21 March with as aim to be a catalyst in driving forward the green agenda in maritime ports and terminals across the South Asia region. A few weeks prior to the conference, GreenPort ...

  • Delegates
    News

    GreenPort South Asia papers

    2013-04-01T10:00:00Z

    Did you miss Mercator Media''s first GreenPort South Asia conference? All papers and presentations from this year are now available to download online.

  • The 110 delegates were treated to a port visit around JN Port
    News

    JN Port visit – finale to a great conference

    2013-03-27T17:33:00Z

    The successful GreenPort South Asia Conference 2013, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, was followed by a popular port visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Port on 22 March 2013.

  • Mr Luxman Radhakrishnan, I.A.S Chairman, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
    News

    Consensus reached at GreenPort South Asia

    2013-03-21T16:24:00Z

    The first GreenPort South Asia Conference, organised by Mercator Media, took place at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel, Mumbai Indian from 20 to 21 March 2013.

  • Last chance to book for GreenPort South Asia 2013
    News

    GreenPort South Asia – last chance to book

    2013-03-19T15:17:00Z

    There’s still time to book for the first GreenPort South Asia Conference which will take place on 20 and 21 March 2013 at the Trident Nariman Point Hotel, Mumbai, India.

  • The Indian Ports Association has confirmed its support for the 1st GreenPort South Asia Conference
    News

    IPA to support 1st GreenPort South Asia Conference

    2013-03-12T21:30:00Z

    The Indian Ports Association (IPA) has confirmed, along with many key industry organisations, its support to the GreenPort South Asia Conference, which underlines the recognition of the need for maritime ports across the region to engage with the green agenda.

  • The conference will focus on sustainable practices in South Asia ports and terminals
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    Programme released for GreenPort South Asia

    2013-01-28T15:01:00Z

    The programme for Mercator Media’s first GreenPort South Asia Conference, which takes place from 20 to 22 March 2013 in Mumbai, India, has just been released.

  • DNV aims to define Korea's commerical opportunities related to LNG distribution and shipping
    News

    Korea signs up for LNG fuel study

    2013-01-21T16:02:00Z

    Global risk management company, Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Korea’s national gas company, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), have signed an agreement to cooperate on a feasibility study on the establishment of an LNG bunkering infrastructure in Korea.

  • Jueshi Port has been polluted by petrochemicals Photo: Wikimedia Commons
    News

    Shanghai petrochemical cleanup underway

    2013-01-17T14:44:00Z

    A huge cleanup and investigation is underway in Shanghai following a petrochemical leak at Jueshi Port which has also caused severe air and river pollution to the local Jinshan and Songjiang districts.