Congress News – Page 22
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NewsGreener hull cleaning at Rotterdam
Greener hull cleaning is coming to the waters of the Port of Rotterdam courtesy of GAC EnvironHull.
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News‘Smart’ and sustainable ports
As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and big data, writes Lauren Riga.
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NewsGreenest Cruise Ship
The 55,000 tonne cruise ship is said to feature ten retractable solar-paneled sails and retractable wind generators, as well as a future-ready hybrid engine.
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NewsWorking Groups encouraging knowledge sharing and networking to feature
The 2016 GreenPort Congress will again include Working Groups, providing delegates with opportunities to discuss in more depth solutions for the transfer of policy to practice through the use of effective skills and technologies.
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NewsESPO PRF directive to be presented at 2016 GP Congress
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) will present its position paper on the revision of the port reception facilities (PRF) in Venice this October.
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NewsEuropean first for wave energy array
Eco Wave Power’s new energy project in Gibraltar was formally opened at the beginning of June.
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NewsGreenPort Cruise to feature operator feedback on cutting emissions
Delegates will hear first hand why Carnival’s answer to ECA regulations was to opt for LNG in a session that also features an alternative and futuristic approach to cruise ship design.
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NewsUniversal carbon counting method
The Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) has released a universal method to calculate the carbon footprint of the logistics supply chain.
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News2016 Early bird discount open until midnight Tuesday 12 July - book today to save 20%
The international port community will come together in Venice from 11-14 October 2016 for the packed conference including discussion panels, working groups and in-depth plenary sessions, with welcome from the President of Venice Port Authority, Paolo Costa.
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NewsJoin Gold Sponsor, Rightship, and Silver Sponsor, Stormwater Italia, at 11th Congress
Following a very successful 2015 event, sponsorships are being booked more quickly than ever before with ABB sponsoring the delegate bags and Schneider Electric the lanyards and many exhibitors, including Siemens and Bruel & Kjaer, signing up. Don’t miss out!
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NewsGothenburg sustainability report
Gothenburg Port Authority has released its 2015 sustainability report, emphasising the port’s success in becoming climate-neutral whilst highlighting challenges that remain for 2016 and beyond.
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NewsLNG hybrid barge enters second season in Hamburg
Becker Marine Systems to give feedback at GreenPort Cruise, following a second season of supplying low emission power to the AIDAsol at the Port of Hamburg.
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NewsRightShip confirmed as Gold Sponsor for second year running
Following a very successful 2015 conference, RightShip has been confirmed as the Gold Sponsor of the 11th GreenPort Congress 2016. Leading the way in safety and environmental sustainability, RightShip is the world''s leading maritime risk management and environmental assessment organisation.
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NewsSustainable energy, Innovative terminal facilities and cruise terminal traffic links
Hamburg Port Authority’s GreenCruise Project involved all main stakeholders - including Port Authorities and Operators, private shipping lines and politicians - in order to find smart solutions. Join the GreenPort Cruise Conference to find out more.
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NewsDealing with climate change to feature at 2016 GreenPort Congress
The 2016 programme has now been released and, following the COP21 meeting held in Paris last year, tackling global climate change has never been more important to ports across the world. The 2016 GreenPort Congress will address this with a session dedicated to the topic – book your place ...
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NewsLNG first for France
A new flagship from Germany’s AIDA Cruises has become the first cruise ship to be operated by LNG at HAROPA - Port of Le Havre.
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NewsRoyal Caribbean to present feedback on the World’s largest cruise ship at Cruise 2016
Adam Sharp, Head of Port Operations & Guest Port Services - Northern Europe, Middle East & India, will give initial feedback from the operators viewpoint on how ports have dealt with The Harmony of the Seas.
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NewsRenewable energy solutions in ports to feature at 2016 GreenPort Congress
Sea wave power plants, electricity generation and cutting carbon emissions.
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NewsABP investment in Newport wind turbines
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a £3m investment in a second 2.3MW wind turbine at the Port of Newport.
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NewsLeading industry organisations re-confirm support for GreenPort Congress 2016
ESPO, FEPORT, ECOPORTS, Danish Maritime, AssoPorti and IWSA are just some of the associations already confirmed as supporters of the 11th GreenPort Congress to be held in Venice in October 2016.
