Australasia – Page 4
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NewsSustainability strategy guide for ports
A Port Sustainability Strategy Development Guide has been launched to provide Australian ports with a systematic and robust approach to sustainability.
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NewsLED lighting lowers terminal emissions
An Australian terminal has lowered its power consumption and carbon emissions by installing LED lighting on its automated quay cranes.
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NewsHydrogen car production to begin in Oz
A hydrogen car manufacturer looks set to start producing vehicles from a new plant at Australia’s Port Kembla by 2025.
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NewsFremantle Ports funds community programmes
Fremantle Ports has been upholding its corporate social responsibility by providing important funding to three local community programmes.
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NewsElectric tug building milestone
The keel has been laid for a first of kind electric tug which will help one New Zealand port achieve its goal of zero emissions operation by 2040.
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NewsStepping up to eliminate single-use plastic
An Australian port corporation has joined the fight to eliminate plastic waste by pledging to become plastic free by 2025.
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NewsBreaking new ground in eco certification
An Australian port has broken new ground in Australia and New Zealand by becoming the first port in the region to be certified by EcoPorts, the global environmental and sustainability standard for the ports sector.
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NewsAustralian port pursues UN SDGs
An Australian port is amongst a group of institutions that have united to advocate for and drive local adoption of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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NewsWorld’s largest soil-based vertical garden
A New Zealand port operator has installed the world’s largest soil-based vertical garden on its premises to contribute to bio-diversity in the wider environment.
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NewsElectric cars support sustainable operations
Four new electric cars have arrived at an Australian port as part of sustainability plans to transition to an all-electric fleet and cut emissions.
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Grant funding for wildlife care
A wildlife organisation is among the latest recipients of an annual community support grant funded by an Australian port authority.
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NewsCentrePort Goes Electric
CentrePort, the port gateway for New Zealand’s capital city Wellington, is to become the first in the country to go 100% electric with its on-port container transfer vehicles.
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NewsNew deal for first electric tug project
A new supply deal has been struck to further the development of the first fully-electric ship-handling tug.
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NewsMussels help marine ecosystem health analysis
A port authority in Australia has completed its annual marine quality monitoring programme field sampling with mussels playing an important role helping it understand the health of the marine ecosystem and protect it.
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NewsAustralian rail solution combats congestion
Support for a major rail project developed by an Australian port to cut road congestion and emissions has been commended by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).
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NewsEcoport first for Australasian ports
Australia’s Port of Newcastle has become the first port in Australia and New Zealand to attain EcoPorts certification demonstrating its high environmental standards.
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NewsEastland Port’s stormwater is clean enough to drink
How a New Zealand port is treating its stormwater runoff to produce clean results, even after heavy rain.
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NewsSafe sanctuary for birds opens
Australian fairy terns will have a safe sanctuary at a port in western Australia this summer breeding season.
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NewsNZ commits to reducing ship emissions
New Zealand plans to sign up to new international maritime regulations to reduce ship emissions and lift air quality around ports and harbours, associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter has announced.
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NewsPort protection for Great Barrier Reef
An Australian port’s new master plan sets out the sustainable development of its activities, operations and management while protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
