Environment & Sustainability – Page 196
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NewsAirClim: “Europe needs Emissions Control Areas”
Europe should follow the example of the US and Canada by establishing ECAs, says Christer Ågren of the Air Pollution & Climate (AirClim) Secretariat
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NewsEnvironment: priority for supply chain
The recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ Annual Conference in Chicago discussed how the environmental impact of the global supply chain can be managed in the future.
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NewsAPM Terminals and the eco-efficiency philosophy
Good business practices and proactive, sound environmental policies are not mutually exclusive principles, as APM Terminals, one of the world’s leading container terminal operating companies seeks to demonstrate
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NewsWorld First - Hybrid Prime Mover launched in Singapore
The world’s first commercially ready Hybrid Hydraulic Drive (HHD) enhanced port prime mover (PPM) for port operators has been launched in south east Asia.
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NewsLong Beach and Los Angeles: no let-up in environmental initiatives
Emissions control, air and water control, green business development and societal integration are all high on the San Pedro Bay Ports agenda
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NewsPorts’ key role in the sustainable logistics chain
Sustainability in operations is no longer just an attractive option. It is fast becoming a commercial imperative to reduce costs and drive competitive advantage. Kate Royston investigates how it is remaining firmly on the agenda through the economic downturn
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ESPO sets out priorities
The European Sea Ports Organisation, ESPO, recently issued its contribution to the European Commission’s Review on the Future of Transport. This consultation aims to set the basis for the preparation of a new Transport Policy White Paper which will be published in 2010 and which will set out policy priorities ...
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NewsLower sulphur levels in north Europe “are not sustainable”
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation argues that the stringent regional sulphur rules of the SECA (the Sulphur Emissions Control Area, comprising the English Channel, North Sea and the Baltic Sea) was a decision “made in the dark with no impact assessment conducted prior to the decision”. The SFIF’s Karolina Boholm ...
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Harbour Masters Committee launch “The Chain” video
GreenPort 2010 will be the first event where the video production “The Chain” is shown to a large audience. Through “The Chain”, the European Harbour Masters’ Committee are aiming to create awareness of the effects of individual operations on the nautical chain, and of the importance of sharing information and ...
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Port of Rotterdam and Friends of the Earth Netherlands aim for 80% reduction in CO2 by 2050
The Port Authority Rotterdam and Friends of the Earth Netherlands want the maritime shipping industry to drastically reduce its CO2 emissions: 30% by 2020 and closer to 80% by 2050, compared to 1990. Friends of the Earth Netherlands and the Port Authority are making this appeal in the run-up to ...
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North Carolina Ports demonstrate greener port operations
The NC State Ports Authority showcased its commitment to environmental stewardship, and greener and more environmentally-friendly operations at the North Carolina Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and for the NC International Terminal.
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NewsIncreasing efficiency in seaport environmental management
Risk analysis, environmental management systems and a Port Environmental Review these are some of the projects being undertaken by the EcoPorts Foundation
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NewsTime to end illegal international shipments of waste
Major international container seaports and inland ports are crucial hubs for the transportation of waste streams, much of which is illegal. B.H. Ruessink and G.J.R. Wolters1 present the facts and threats – and make a call for action
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NewsDredging in sensitive environments
Frederik Mink*, Environment Advisor to the European Dredging Association, considers the need for dredging should take place with an “ecosystem” approach – and explains why some sites are not suitable for dredging, or the disposal of dredging material
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NewsABPmer develops a toolkit for Port Assessment
Working with the European Maritime Navigation and Information Services (MarNIS) Project, ABPmer has developed a port management support tool for harbour masters and vessel traffic managers
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NewsManaging and monitoring fugitive dust emissions
Sef van den Elshout* and Ernest Vrins* explain how fugitive dust emissions can be managed and monitored in a port area using real-time particulate matter measurements
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NewsPorts Climate Initiative: Charting the way ahead
The World Ports Climate Initiative, under the leadership of IAPH, is now well under way, with four active projects and two in preparation. GreenPort 2009 provided an opportunity to review the work that has been undertaken – and to set out the Agenda for the coming year. Kate Royston reports
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NewsPorts endorse “lean and green” strategy
The importance of keeping sustainability high on the agenda of ports, transport operators and shippers was an important theme of the GreenPort 2009 Conference held in Naples earlier this year. Kate Royston reviews the highlights.
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Ecoports projects news
The Ecoports Foundation continues its involvement within European research and development projects and initiatives aiming towards the development of new practicable tools for port environmental management.
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NewsGreen innovation in the supply chain
Jane Gorick, managing director of LPR – one of the UK’s leading pallet pool operators – discusses how the sector can look at reducing empty running and the combined environmental and cost benefits it can bring.
