Environment & Sustainability – Page 172
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NewsCavotec shore power
A port systems innovator has won what it claims to be the world’s first order for a combined automated mooring and shore power system.
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NewsWind power for JNPT
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) is said to be investing Rs Crore 50 ($8.4m) to install wind power to help save 30% on port energy costs.
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NewsThe role of inland ports in urban logistics: back to basics
We all learned in our history lessons that medieval towns were set up on the river banks or at the crossing of two waterways. This is not without any reasons, at that time, water was the only way to bring goods to the town and the only way to run ...
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NewsDNV chosen for IMO gas fuel report
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has been chosen by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to help carry out a report about the potential of LNG powered shipping in the US.
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NewsMacGregor cranes for Chinese MPVs
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won an order for its supply variable frequency drive (VFD) electric cranes and hydraulically operated hatch covers.
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NewsKonecranes ARTG reduces emissions
Konecranes introduced its Automated RTG system (ARTG) to the industry at TOC Europe 2013 which it claims is the first of its kind on the market and promises to take automation to the next level, not least in terms of emissions.
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NewsFinal GFS Conference 2013 programme
The final programme for this year’s Gasfuelled Ships (GFS) Conference, which takes places onboard the Viking Line’s ‘Viking Grace’, has been released.
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NewsKalmar’s environmental focus
At TOC Europe last week, Kalmar, part of Cargotec, told ''GreenPort'' that it''s focussing on the environment and sustainability to keep at the forefront of port equipment development.
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NewsThe progress of cold ironing worldwide
Cold ironing, onshore power supply and shore connection refer to the same process: plugging ships into the national grid. By turning ship engines off while at berth, and thus cutting emissions, shore connection enables a considerable reduction of emissions in ports areas, says Lorène Grandidier, Shore Connection Strategic Marketing ...
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NewsMore vessels clean up their act
Alfa Laval is supplying PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems for retrofitting to three DFDS Seaways ro-ro vessels - a move that many owners are making to comply with the new IMO sulphur emission regulations.
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NewsNew low emission harbour crane
There’s a new low emission harbour crane on the market which promises to improve efficiency without compromising economical and sustainable cargo handling in ports and terminals.
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NewsPrinciples of sustainable dredging agreed
The World Dredging Congress and Exhibition (WODCON) in Brussels saw the introduction of new principles for sustainable dredging agreed upon.
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NewsContinental expands portfolio
Continental Commercial Speciality Tires (CST) has launched a new portfolio of tyres specially developed for vehicles in port operation, which it says will optimise their environmental performance.
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NewsHamburg Feeder Barge debate
Prospects for the introduction of a controversial self-propelled container feeder barge in Hamburg have apparently improved following a decision by the city-state’s parliament to refer the issue to committee for further study.
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NewsSan Diego calculates cost
The Port of San Diego has launched a new online tool to help Shelter Island Yacht Basin boat owners calculate hull paint conversion costs.
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News‘Green’ shipping lines awarded
A total of 20 shipping lines have been given ‘Green Flag’ and ‘Green Ship’ awards by the Port of Long Beach (POLB) for their participation in the port’s Green Ship Programme.
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NewsAutomation merger
Two market leaders in optical character recognition (OCR) have merged their port automation solution businesses together to form a new company called Certus Port Automation.
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NewsOOCL accredited for environmental data
Hong Kong’s container shipping and logistics service company, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has been accredited for its environmental data for 2012.
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NewsEminox wins exhaust contract
Emissions technology specialist, Eminox, is to supply exhaust systems to Liebherr Machines Bulle SA, the Liebherr group engine manufacturer, to achieve Stage four emissions standards.
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NewsOCR technology cuts emissions
Spain’s Órbita Ingeniería has launched a new quay crane optical character recognition (OCR) system which does its bit to cut emissions.
