Decarbonisation & Shorepower
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NewsPort of Oakland begins berth upgrades
Port of Oakland upgrades berths for larger vessels, shore power and sustainable operations
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NewsClean fuel initiatives for transport and handling
Further steps forward are being made in clean fuel initiatives for truck operation and container handling equipment.
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NewsShore power supply is buzzing
The shore power supply market is buzzing, with a number of notable events recently being reported to PS.
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NewsPort of Antwerp-Bruges launches electric tugs
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has achieved a sustainability milestone with the arrival of six energy-efficient tugboats
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NewsIntegrating OPS and microgrids at Stockholm
Ports of Stockholm is launching an initiative to integrate OPS and microgrid technology to enhance efficiency
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NewsAGVs: At the heart of productivity and decarbonisation
The role of AGVs in ports is rapidly ramping up in the face of ever-larger container ships and terminal congestion.
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NewsEU Onshore Power Funding
Four major ports in North Europe are set to receive major funding from the EU to help provide onshore power to container ships by 2030.
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NewsNew design Konecranes Noell straddle carrier
Konecranes recently invited a wide-range of customers to inspect its new-design Konecranes Noell Straddle Carrier prototype.
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NewsDP World’s rail boost slashes emissions
DP World’s rail initiative has reduced 64,300 truck journeys and cut 17,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in one year
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NewsFelixstowe secures digital twin funding
Harwich Haven Authority and Entopy have secured £350K funding to develop a digital twin to optimise vessel arrivals and reduce emissions at Port of Felixstowe
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NewsChallenges and opportunities
A new decarbonisation survey finds progress has been made in US ports but there is a need for further study of the options and technology available. Panos Koutsourakis, VP Global Sustainability, ABS, elaborates
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NewsGreen levers in concessions?
Is there room for ‘green levers’ in port concession arrangements? The pros and cons are examined here drawing on the ideas discussed at a recent WAPPP roundtable
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NewsKalmar electric empty container handler launch…
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new electric empty container handler.
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NewsThe charge for shore power
There are still obstacles to overcome but the take-up of onshore power supply is rapidly gaining momentum supported by an innovative system supplier sector
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NewsThe green connection
Alexandros Trachanas, Chief Operating Officer of Harbor Lab*, shares his thoughts on the importance of connecting vessel operators with port agents offering sustainable portside solutions.
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NewsGSBN Reveals Savings
Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has published the study, “Impact of Digitalization in Driving Decarbonization in Shipping…
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NewsSan Diego Zero Expansion
SSA Marine has launched the first of six zero-emissions cargo handling equipment…
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NewsPLA chair puts emphasis on the environment
The Port of London is expanding, increasing its cargo volumes, investing and recruiting – but its work is also all about the environment, said Jonson Cox, Chair, Port of London Authority.
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NewsETS: Complex, costly and changing
The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) became applicable to shipping from January – just as the crisis in the Red Sea was escalating. Felicity Landon addresses the key points
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NewsHydrogen powered RTG trials in Kobe Mitsui terminal
Kobe International Container Terminal (KICT), operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced it is to trial the operation of a hydrogen-fuelled rubber tyred gantry (RTG) crane converted from a diesel engine powered unit.
