Environment & Sustainability – Page 60

  • The FREBS MaxiShip  D1 – shows the open rear doors through which the barges are floated in and out. D2 - shows the ship with the deck ‘cut away’ loaded with 8 x Mini barges plus 4 x Maxi barges (each with 5 x bulkheads) Photo: FREBS
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    Innovative port docking system

    2021-02-17T12:44:00Z

    A universal cargo system promises to save operators time and money whilst freeing up ports from blockages and congestion, writes Anne-Marie Causer.

  • NEOLINE ship
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    Tyre giant opts for carbon-free supply

    2021-02-17T12:39:00Z

    The Michelin Group has signed up with a French start-up offering carbon-free shipping to reduce its environmental footprint.

  • Port Prince Rupert in Canada has had a cargo volume spike driven largely by propane and other bulk exports Photo: Port Prince Rupert/Twitter
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    The propane power alternative for port equipment

    2021-02-17T12:30:00Z

    Many argue propane’s versatility as a port-wide energy solution offering key advantages over other energy sources in terms of emissions, air quality and cost savings.

  • Bates Clean Energy Terminal
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    UK port launches clean energy terminal

    2021-02-15T16:40:00Z

    One UK port has developed a clean energy terminal offering low-carbon focused investment and innovation opportunities.

  • The Liebherr smart tyre saving system presents an intelligent way to reduce tyre wear in reachstackers Photo: Liebherr
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    Smart tyre savings for reachstackers

    2021-02-15T14:02:00Z

    A new smart tyre saving system presents an intelligent way to reduce tyre wear in reachstackers benefitting the environment at the same time.

  • Zeebrugge is already an experienced, state-of-the-art natural gas hub Photo: Port of Zeebrugge
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    Port merger to create green energy hub

    2021-02-15T13:41:00Z

    The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge are to merge in order to maximise sustainable growth, resilience and leadership in the energy and digital transition.

  • hydrogen hub
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    Brit port plans green hydrogen hub

    2021-02-15T12:31:00Z

    Shoreham Port has partnered with a green hydrogen developer with the aim of creating a 20MW green hydrogen hub by 2024.

  • Trelleborg has been designing, building and installing industry leading Ship-Shore Links (SSL) with integrated ESD systems for nearly 20 year Photo: Trelleborg
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    Looking at the business case for LPG

    2021-02-12T12:45:00Z

    In recent years uptake of LPG has increased because of its greener credentials and its simplicity of storage, writes Andrew Stafford, technical director at Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation.

  • Potential hydrogen plant location
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    Rotterdam further invests in hydrogen

    2021-02-12T12:26:00Z

    Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Authority have started a feasibility study for a green hydrogen plant with a capacity of 100MW.

  • Port of Nigg
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    Scottish port takes key offshore wind role

    2021-02-11T15:51:00Z

    Scotland''s Port of Nigg has been chosen as a base for foundation structures being used for a major offshore wind farm project.

  • shore power
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    WPCAP ports decide on 2021 actions

    2021-02-09T13:10:00Z

    World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP) ports have agreed to take new actions on energy efficiency, shore power and alternative fuels to combat climate change.

  • HAROPA Le Havre aims to become a 'positive-energy' port by 2040 Photo: HAROPA Le Havre
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    Le Havre sets out its green agenda

    2021-02-09T12:41:00Z

    In this article, Susan Parker talks to HAROPA Le Havre (HLH) on how the port is fulfilling ESPO''s November 2020 environmental report.

  • Construction work and cruise vessels
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    Port of Tallinn’s sustainable cruise model

    2021-02-08T12:40:00Z

    The Port of Tallinn, which handles an average of 10 million passengers yearly, is focusing on sustainability at its two cruise harbours.

  • Port of Gothenburg
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    Gothenburg sets goal to cut emissions by 70%

    2021-02-05T13:12:00Z

    The Port of Gothenburg has joined forces with three transport companies to speed up the transition to fossil-free fuels in the transport sector and cut emissions linked to the port by 70% by 2030.

  • 'Green Zeebrugge'
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    Titan LNG charter ups fuel accessibility

    2021-02-04T15:10:00Z

    Titan LNG has struck a deal to charter a dedicated LNG bunker vessel that will be used to supply LNG to large LNG-fuelled vessels in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region.

  • Port of Gibraltar
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    Port of Gibraltar set for LNG bunkering

    2021-02-03T14:02:00Z

    LNG bunkering can now take place at the Port of Gibraltar following the award of a bunker licence to a global energy company.

  • The first installation of COASTALOCK at the Port of San Diego Photo: ECOncrete
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    Clever eco engineering pilot

    2021-02-03T11:02:00Z

    A three-year pilot project is running at the Port of San Diego to test a unique type of man made tide pool protection created to rejuvenate marine ecosystems.

  • SMM
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    Tackling emissions at SMM Digital

    2021-02-02T12:26:00Z

    Industry stakeholder at SMM Digital will explore how digitalisation and climate protection can be addressed alongside the current challenge of COVID-19 and in the future.

  • Voyager Worldwide
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    Port call efficiency made easier

    2021-02-01T18:46:00Z

    Port call efficiency will be aided by a new port information technology module launched by Voyager Worldwide.

  • Metrans wagons are quiet and energy efficient Photo: Metrans
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    Quieter trains cut noise pollution

    2021-02-01T13:22:00Z

    A German operator is benefitting from reduced noise emissions having fitted its entire rail container fleet with ''whispering'' composite brakes.