Asia – Page 8

  • The MPA and the MDM have a joint chemical spill plan
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    Tackling chemical spills

    2016-08-01T17:32:00Z

    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Marine Department of Malaysia (MDM) have conducted a joint chemical spill exercise to test its joint Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for chemical spill incidents.

  • ‘APL Japan’ receives shore side power at QQCTUA
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    Cold ironing in China

    2016-07-21T12:18:00Z

    APL’s joint-venture terminal, Qingdao Qianwan United Advance Container Terminal (QQCTUA) in China, has completed a cold-ironing trial to ensure it has the capability to meet new Chinese emission regulations.

  • Maersk aiming to help upgrade Alang’s ship recycling facilities
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    Maersk developing sustainable ship recycling in India

    2016-02-15T10:58:00Z

    The Maersk Group has announced its commitment to helping selected ship recycling yards in Alang, India upgrade facilities and practices to comply with the company’s standards.

  • Roof-top solar panels aim to generate electrical power of up to 361,000kWh at Mumbai’s business terminal
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    New solar power at the Port of Mumbai

    2016-02-08T10:41:00Z

    A new solar power initiative at APM Terminals Mumbai, the busiest container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, has been officially inaugurated.

  • India aims to make its ports cleaner and greener Photo: Wiki/Rash9745
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    Indian Ministry of Shipping initiates new green project

    2016-01-20T17:06:00Z

    The Ministry of Shipping in India has started a new project to aim to help make major ports across the country cleaner and greener.

  • GSPCB has issued notices under the Air Prevention and Control of Pollution Act
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    Port operators warned over pollution

    2016-01-11T15:05:00Z

    Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued notices to Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) and two major companies handling coal at its terminal, according to Business Standard.

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    Report on Green Ship Technologies

    2015-12-23T16:56:00Z

    IMarEST and the UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) Southeast Asia have hosted a round table discussion to investigate Green Ship Technologies within Asia.

  • OOCL was awarded for its green’ operations and initiatives
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    OOCL awarded for ‘green’ thinking

    2015-09-01T10:50:00Z

    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has been awarded the 2015 ‘Singapore Environmental Achievement Award’ (SEAA) for its commitment to environmental sustainability.

  • A fully laden rake from CITPL can reach ICD TNPM within five hours compared to around three to 10 hours taken by around 40 trucks previously
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    PSA clears trucks at Chennai

    2015-08-03T15:42:00Z

    PSA International has added a new train shuttle service for import containers at its Chennai International Terminals Pvt Ltd (CITPL) that is expected to significantly reduce road congestion and emissions.

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    Haldia becomes ‘first’ green Indian port

    2015-06-25T16:01:00Z

    The Indian port of Haldia has become what is said to be the ‘first’ green port in the country after a bio-diesel dispensing unit was inaugurated recently.

  • The Remote Operating Station (ROS) enables the operator to safely and efficiently perform truck loading and unloading operations
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    Indonesia launches green container terminal

    2015-05-26T10:40:00Z

    Indonesian state-owned terminal operator, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Pelindo III), has launched its ‘green’ Lamong Bay Terminal, a milestone in the country’s sustainable transport strategy.

  • Container volumes have been on the rise in Manila
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    ICTSI works to lower Manila emissions

    2015-02-24T12:03:00Z

    With operations at International Container Terminal Services, Inc’s (ICTSI) flagship Manila terminal continuing to rise, new generation reach stackers are being deployed to keep emissions at bay.

  • The European Commission Ship Recycling Regulation was adopted in November 2013 Photo: NGO Shipbreaking Platform
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    Getting on board with ship recycling

    2014-12-23T13:39:00Z

    Two Chinese ship recycling yards have applied to be listed in the future EU list of ship recycling facilities.

  • BPA takes its commitment to the environment seriously
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    Environmental stewardship at Busan

    2014-11-04T13:46:00Z

    Busan Port Authority (BPA) says it’s ramping up development at the world’s fifth largest port to make it the logistics hub of Northeast Asia, but it’s not forgetting its environmental responsibility in the process.

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    MOL recognised as climate change leader

    2014-10-20T16:37:00Z

    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has been recognised as a leader for climate change transparency by international, not-for-profit organisation, CDP.

  • Cochin is waiting on environmental approvals for port expansion work Photo: Wiki/Rash9745
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    India's port environmental master plan

    2014-09-29T15:55:00Z

    The Indian Environmental Ministry is currently considering environmental master plans for the country’s 12 nationalised ports.

  • The Taichung port green belt
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    Greening Ports in Taiwan

    2014-04-29T20:30:00Z

    The Taiwan International Port Corporation (TIPC) Greening the Ports action plan integrates environmental protection into its operating philosophy, with as goal to enhance the competitiveness and promote green port policies.

  • The Maritime Singapore Green Initiative was announced by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) in 2011 to reduce the environmental impact of shipping and related activities and to promote clean and green shipping in Singapore
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    Singapore Green Initiative

    2014-03-04T19:30:00Z

    Environmental issues in the maritime industry are fast gaining prominence with increased awareness of the environmental footprints caused by shipping activities. As a major ship registry and port, Singapore is committed to environmentally-friendly shipping and port activities.

  • The state of the coastal forest following the illegal tree-cutting in 2009
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    Illegal Bangladeshi shipbreakers closed down

    2014-03-03T16:47:00Z

    The NGO Shipbreaking Platform has applauded the Bangladesh iForest Department and the District Administration for closing down two shipbreaking yards, known as one of the worlds’ biggest toxic ship graveyards, located on the country''s Southeast coast.

  • Ships are the major source of air pollution in Hong Kong Photo: Kai Yan, Joseph Wong
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    Hong Kong fuel switching programme

    2014-02-20T18:08:00Z

    Civic Exchange, Hong Kong''s independent think tank, has commended the shipping industry for extending the Fair Winds Charter to the end of 2014.