Environment & Sustainability – Page 191
-
NewsThe Climeport Approach
A successful methodology for knowledge and effective actions definition in global warming fighting.
-
NewsThe ongoing process towards the reduction of ship's air emissions
The shipping industry has taken a variety of measures to reduce air emissions from ships during the last decennium.
-
NewsHow terminal operators deal with carbon management
Charles Haines reports DP World, the international terminal operator, understands that carbon footprinting issues within individual facilities and along the transport and logistics supply chain are complex issues.
-
NewsThe ongoing process towards a reduction of ship's air emissions
The shipping industry has taken a variety of measures to reduce air emissions from ships during the last decennium.
-
-
NewsEcoPorts entering a new era
Since 1 January 2011 the EcoPorts Foundation dissolved and EcoPorts is now officially integrated within the structure of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO).
-
NewsVenice's challenge in becoming a carbon neutral port
The Port of Venice has hosted, for the first time, Energy for Green Ports & Green Port Logistics, two international events that have addressed issues related to the environmental sustainability of port operations, the management of ships'' emissions and the development of corridors and intermodal networks with particular attention to ...
-
NewsDangerous goods
According to research, last year alone ports handled at least 400 million teu and there is evidence that the general level of international trade is even higher this year, writes Mike Compton.
-
NewsDrive-in on the Bosporus
Yilport Container Terminal (part of the Yildirim Group) is to convert 18 diesel-powered Rubber Tired Gantry cranes (RTGs) to electrical operation.
-
News
Paint research
San Diego''s Board of Port Commissioners has approved a series of projects costing $US500k to help develop non-toxic alternatives to copper-based hull paints.
-
NewsGreener ferries
Although a trial originally highlighted some issues connected with using road diesel to lower the impact of ship’s emissions on coasts and port communities, these have been remarkably easy to overcome.
-
News'Green' design carrier exceeds expectations
Lloyd’s Register and Shanghai-based Bestway Marine Engineering Design have completed their joint-industry project to develop a trend-setting environmental bulk carrier, with results claimed to far exceed expectations.
-
News
Low emission engines for Kalmar
Kalmar products are to be fitted with the latest engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology to deliver near-zero NOx and harmful particulate emissions.
-
NewsAt the pump
Current developments indicate that LNG will be soon coming on stream. However, bunkering of these vessels could become the key issue.
-
NewsInterest in the market
A port study by Rotterdam concluded that an LNG facility could possibly be of interest to a group of around 100 ships that visit the port at least once every two weeks.
-
NewsGas fuelled growth
Many container ports around the world are using or evaluating the use of alternative power – but James Cannon and Jeffrey Seisler ask if are they are getting to grips with the biggest polluters...
-
NewsAn expanding industry
The market is expanding rapidly, for example, the latest Rolls-Royce natural gas marine engine is being installed in two LNG powered ships now under construction in India.
-
NewsAeroderivative gas turbine looks for marine applications
GE Aviation of the USA hopes that the modern technology and proven performance of its GE38 gas turbine will make it an attractive option for marine applications.
-
NewsLighting the way
John Bensalhia looks at the latest products, trends, financial and safety elements of port lighting
-
NewsNorth Sea sustainability: New area, new responsibility
High growth rates in European cruise tourism have been recorded in particular for the Baltic and Mediterranean Seas – but the North Sea Region has so far not been recognised as a major cruise destination in its own right. However, this is something that is about to change.
