Environment & Sustainability – Page 119
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NewsHybrid electric propulsion tackles ferry emissions
A new hybrid electric propulsion system for a Swedish ice-going passenger ferry will reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
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NewsForklift investment should improve efficiency
ABP’s Port of Ipswich in the UK has announced an £170,000 investment in new Linde forklift trucks to improve efficiency of port operations
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NewsMaking the transition to shore power
The commissioning of the ''Ampere'', the first fully electric car ferry world-wide, operated by Norled, marked the start of the transition of the Norwegian ferry services from fossil fuel propulsion to electrical power, writes Heiko Vrielink, Stemmann-Technik.
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NewsAre sustainable development goals relevant for sea ports?
In 2015, 193 UN member countries adopted a 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a new sustainable development agenda, but are they relevant for sea ports? asks Claire Bryant, director, Future Proof Solutions and Jason Sprott, director, Sprott Planning & Environment Pty Ltd.
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NewsThe benefits of battery hybrid powered port equipment
Port operators around the world are concerned with climate change for good reason because severe weather patterns will be detrimental to operations, writes Sean Puchalski, VP Strategic Marketing & Accounts, Corvus Energy.
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NewsPakistan’s first LNG terminal lowers energy costs
Pakistan’s first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal is providing a lower cost sustainable source of energy.
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NewsSolar power as an option for decarbonising terminals
The global energy landscape is changing. Driven by technological improvements and environmental concerns, renewable supplies are increasing, writes Ashley Woods, senior environmental advisor, APM Terminals.
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NewsLNG bunker barge will offer fuelling flexibility
A new LNG bunker barge will provide more flexibility to bunker LNG-fuelled ships in Europe.
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NewsFrance and Canada to cooperate more on trade and efficiency
Montreal Port Authority and HAROPA Ports have signed an international cooperation agreement to work more closely together to facilitate trade and improve efficiency.
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NewsClean electric ferry project concept
Kongsberg Maritime is working to fast-track its new electric ferry concept to market with technology organisation PILOT-E.
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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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NewsMultipurpose zero emissions tractor is cost effective
A zero-emissions tractor with full battery electric power aims to help ports be environmentally friendly and reduce costs.
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NewsAutonomous container loading to cut port emissions
Autonomous container loading and offloading concepts that will cut emissions at ports are under development.
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NewsFirst offshore cold ironing class vessel certified
The first offshore vessel with the DNV GL class notation Shore Power has been certified.
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NewsZero emissions ferry provides fast service
A zero-emissions, economical test commuter ferry with a cruise speed of 25 knots plus is ready for operation.
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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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NewsDeveloping efficiency with electrification
As emissions-reducing equipment continues to play a key part in the transport and logistics green agenda, Hyster is demonstrating its commitment to the cause, discovers Rebecca Jeffrey.
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NewsStudy promotes LNG bunkering in Asia
A study on LNG bunkering for car carriers plying between Japan and Singapore will promote LNG bunkering in Asia.
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NewsSustainable cruise in polar bear country
Michele Witthaus talks to organisations active in increasing sustainability in cruise tourism in the Arctic port of Longyearbyen.
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NewsBunkering to begin at Florida port in 2018
Bunkering operations will commence at Port of Jacksonville in early 2018 to meet customer demand.
