Environment & Sustainability – Page 190
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NewsRotterdam barge terminal strategy pays environmental dividends
ALPHERIUM, THE LARGEST barge-connected inland terminal in the Netherlands, has proved such a success since it opened for business in October 2010 that the facility is already operating at capacity.
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NewsPort of Gothenburg receives International Environmental Award
THE PORT OF GOTHENBURG has received an international award for its contribution to cleaner shipping.
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NewsThe art of green patchwork: European ports collaborate to innovate
THE EUROPEAN CROSS-BORDER PATCH (Ports Adapting To Change) project is co-financed by the Interreg IVA 2 Seas Programme 2007 – 2013.
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NewsThe role of Ports in bridging the gap between the interests of urban and business communities
THE 6TH GREENPORT CONGRESS will continue the theme established at previous events of examining the challenges and opportunities of developing good practice and sustainable solutions in ports.
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NewsFirst cold-ironing birth at Port of Oakland
USA -- The Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) commended one of its members, APL, for becoming the first container shipping line to "cold-iron" at the Port of Oakland.
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NewsBuss terminal to support wind power industry
The Netherlands -- Operations for the Orange Blue Terminal started in August. The Hamburg-based port and logistics services provider, Buss, took over Orange Blue Terminal from Groningen Seaports in July.
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NewsHamburg Port Authority invites delegates on a tour after Congress
A tour of Hamburg Port will take place on the morning of Friday, 16th September 2011 for delegates at the GreenPort Congress (14th & 15th September).
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Martin Engineering acquires Clean Cat
USA -- Martin Engineering, a global supplier of systems and services to improve the handling of bulk materials, has taken another step in its expansion into India with the acquisition of an Indian manufacturer of conveyor components and systems, Clean Cat Conveyors Pvt Ltd., of Goa.
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NewsBromma Roadmap keeps spreader operations in a “green zone”
Stockholm-based Bromma has introduced a new suite of terminal productivity tools designed to keep spreader operations in a “green zone” of higher performance. Bromma Roadmap™ is the first Green Zone™ application to be developed specifically for port operations management and the terminal service manager.
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Equipment deal signed for new green bulkers
French company JLMD Ecologic Group reports that it has agreed to equip the future fleet of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs ‘green’ bulk carriers, which will be built in China, with its fast oil recovery system (FOR) system.
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NewsDefining the ‘Green Port’ concept
The keynote speech of the GreenPort Congress on 14th September 2011 is to be presented by Dimitrios Theologitis of the European Mobility Network Directorate, says event organiser Mercator Media Ltd.
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NewsGreenPort Cruise goes before Congress
On 13th September 2011, the day before GreenPort Congress, delegates are invited to visit the new cruise facilities in Altona or to see a presentation of the new harbour city area, combined with a harbour boat trip.
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NewsESPO, EFIP & ECOPORTS support GreenPort Congress 2011
GreenPort Congress is pleased to have the support of these key industry associations for the 2011 event.
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NewsHHLA orders 14 Kalmar straddle carriers with eco-friendly technology
Hamburg terminal operator HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG) has placed an order with Cargotec for 14 Kalmar 7+ generation ESC350W diesel-electric straddle carriers.
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NewsThe Importance of Green Ports and Green Logistic Chains
In many cases ports can make a big difference when it comes to reducing human impact on the environment. Perhaps that’s the reason why the concept of a “Green Port” is finding increasing response in the international port community.
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NewsTowards a European Port Performance Dashboard
No-one that is in the business of shipping and logistics will deny the important role that seaports play as gateways for trade and transport and the contribution they deliver to the European economy.
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NewsGreen solutions and actions for the Port of Venice
For centuries Venice was the bridge and connection for the trading within the far east countries. Shortening the way for the import of silk and spices to Europe remains a challenge. Today it’s measured in terms of CO2 and transport duration.
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NewsReducing pressure on Europe's coastal and marine areas
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to explore options for future EU action on Maritime Spatial Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management. The Commission is seeking the views of all interested individuals and organisations. The consultation runs for eight weeks.
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NewsEnvironmental guidelines for Ports
The European Commission published its Guidance Document on the implementation of Birds and Habitats Directives in estuaries and coastal zones with particular attention to port development and dredging and is commonly referred to as the ‘port environmental guidelines’.
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NewsCarbon footprinting in the Port of Antwerp
During the recent GreenPort conference on the 23th and 24th of February , the Port of Antwerp presented its carbon footprint.
