Environment & Sustainability – Page 167
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NewsReducing the transport of empty containers
InlandLinks, the port of Rotterdam''s online intermodal platform, has developed an application to reduce the transport of empty containers improving efficiency and sustainability for the logistics chain.
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Progress made at Paradip LNG terminal
Paradip Port Trust (PPT) is making progress on its Rs 3,108 (US$506.3m) crore LNG terminal, which it says will put Paradip and the state of Odisha on the global LNG map, local media reports.
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NewsGE Power for LNG carriers
In a bid to support a cleaner shipping environment, Dynagas is fitting its LNG carriers with GE Power Conversion’s power and propulsion package.
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NewsShip Recycling Regulation
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the European Parliament majority vote on the new Ship Recycling Regulation this week.
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Lightweight materials for superstructures
The Danish Maritime Authority and Danish Maritime Fund have granted €700,000 to a project which aims to develop new lightweight superstructure materials for ships.
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NewsWärtsilä to retrofit Color Line scrubbers
Wärtsilä is to retrofit its open loop scrubber systems on three Color Line cruise vessels.
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NewsYara and WMS tackle maritime emissions
Yara and Wilhelmsen Maritime Services (WMS) are looking to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions to air from commercial vessels as part of a collaborative agreement.
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NewsSamskip expands intermodal network
Samskip Van Dieren Multimodal is expanding its intermodal network by adding rail shuttle services between Duisberg in Germany and Copenhagen in Denmark.
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NewsKalmar pioneers LNG reachstacker technology
Kalmar is to engineer and produce a diesel-LNG powered reachstacker prototype as part of the GREENCRANES project.
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News‘Green’ collaboration to boost ports’ sustainability
Green Marine and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) are to collaborate to boost the environmental sustainability of ports and terminal operators.
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Dredging at Sabetta
International dredging expert Jan de Nul has completed the first phase of its dredging project at Sabetta port in Russia.
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NewsFunding boost for Rotterdam LNG hub
Progress is being made with the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s plan for an LNG hub by 2015 following two European subsidy applications for €40m and €34m.
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NewsLNG bunkering recommendation
DNV GL has launched a Recommended Practice on LNG bunkering for suppliers and operators, aimed at making the process more safe and efficient.
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NewsThe value of a partnership approach to exhaust gas cleaning
“You may delay, but time will not”, Benjamin Franklin was once quoted as saying and this rings particularly true of the fast-approaching Emissions Control Area (ECA), 2015 0.1% sulphur limit deadline. The realisation that now less than 18 months remain until the revised limit will be applied has provided impetus ...
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NewsWärtsilä dual-fuel technology for US market
Wärtsilä’s 20DF dual-fuel engine is available to buy in the US market, making it easier for vessel owners to comply with strict US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 emissions.
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NewsKenai Peninsula chosen as LNG site
Nikiski’s Kenai Peninsula has been chosen as the preferred site for the proposed South Central Alaska LNG project.
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NewsEPA low emission kit
Caterpillar has launched EPA-certified Cat 3500 marine emissions kits, as an alternative to re-powering existing vessels in order to ensure compliance with current US emissions limits.
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NewsKalmar unveils hybrid 'first'
Kalmar has launched new hybrid straddle and shuttle carriers for container handling, which use up to 40% less fuel than existing machinery.
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NewsLloyd's List Environmental Award for Evergreen
Global ocean carrier Evergreen Line has received the 2013 Lloyd''s List Environment Award at the Lloyd''s List Global Awards Ceremony held last week in London.
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NewsNew closed loop scrubber
Langh Ship has developed a new closed loop scrubber, allowing vessels to run on high sulphur fuel whilst complying with sulphur regulations.
