Energy & Technology – Page 20
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NewsElectric powered shuttle carrier pilot project
Kalmar and DP World London Gateway are to pilot a fast charging shuttle carrier solution to help reduce emissions.
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NewsShore power could slash Norwegian emissions
Shore power could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year.
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NewsWave energy technology moves closer to commercialisation
A wave energy developer has raised enough funds to support its expansion strategy and bring its technology one step closer to commercialisation.
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NewsAmsterdam focuses on solar to get greener
Port of Amsterdam is to install thousands of solar panels to clean up its energy supply and increase its sustainability.
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NewsOakland to tackle emissions with shore power
Ship operators to the Port of Oakland will be able cut diesel emissions by connecting to a new shore power system when at berth.
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NewsShore power will reduce cruise emissions
A Canadian port expects to save 2,800 tonnes of emissions each year with its new cruise shore power facility.
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NewsSmart lighting saves on energy and maintenance
Clever port lighting could save one American port US$1.6m in energy and maintenance costs over the next decade.
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NewsUS port to benefit from electric truck trial
A US port is looking to benefit from a feasibility trial of zero-emission freight handling using all-electric trucks.
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NewsGeorgia opts for energy saving LEDs
An American port authority is investing in LED lighting to reduce energy costs and improve its environmental footprint.
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NewsCombating the problem of residual plastic waste
Global plastic production has topped 300 million tonnes and is expected to double in the next twenty years. At present, only 10% of this plastic packaging is recycled, meaning that over 90% is landfilled, incinerated or sadly disposed of in the seas and oceans, writes Elena Parisi, Commercial Leadership Programme ...
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NewsRevolutionising electrification of marine transport
Harbour cities across Asia depend on diesel ferries to transport millions of passengers each year. They are a dirty but necessary part of life, with marine transport adding to air pollution that is blamed for thousands of deaths each year and adding to greenhouse gas emissions, writes Kimmo Rauma, CEO ...
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NewsSantos electrification project
An engineering project at Brazil’s Port of Santos has resulted in improved cargo loading, discharging and stowing efficiency, making it both leaner and greener.
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NewsBattery power for Chinese port
Corvus Energy will provide Orca Energy lithium-ion energy storage systems (ESS) for four hybrid RTGs at Changshu Port, which wants to increase its efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsSustainable slops disposal for ports
In March 2016, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) released its priorities for the year ahead, with port waste ranking fifth on the list. This high ranking highlights the difficulties many ports have in finding an effective and sustainable solution for slops disposal, writes Vincent Favier, CEO, Ecoslops.
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NewsEnvironmentally respectful import of dry bulk
With the increase of punitive measures for operations that have a negative environmental impact and the significant pressure on companies to increase efficiencies, port operators need to find new and innovative ways to ensure that they remain competitive, writes Jon Parker, sales manager, SAMSON Materials Handling Ltd.
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NewsHelsinki gets MoorMaster technology
The Port of Helsinki has opened its new West Terminal 2 passenger ferry terminal where MoorMaster technology will help large ferries moor more efficiently.
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NewsSolar powered ferry terminal
Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) is partnering with Sunseap Group to convert the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to solar power.
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NewsAalborg ready to meet PRF directive
The Port of Aalborg in Denmark is to install a Port Reception Facility (PRF) to enable cruise ships to discharge both black and grey water directly at the terminal by 2018.
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NewsWorking together to reduce emissions
Global engineering group Cavotec and the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) continue to cement their alternative marine power partnership with the unveiling of a new shore-side power connection for an iconic world war two battleship.
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NewsKonecranes paving the way forward in 2017
At the beginning of January, Konecranes announced that it had completed the acquisition of Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS), which will extend its cargo handling equipment portfolio even further, writes Alice Mason.
