Environment & Sustainability – Page 95
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NewsHydrogen trucks to lower US port emissions
Toyota has unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck which will help clean up emissions at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
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LNG partner for Port Kembla Gas Terminal
A Norwegian supplier of floating storage and regasification units (FSRU) has been chosen to supply these services to Australia’s Port Kembla Gas Terminal.
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NewsFirst LNG bunker barge built in North America
The first LNG bunker barge to be built in North America has undertaken successful trials at Port Fourchon in Louisiana.
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NewsDP World seeks green agenda feedback
DP World is actively seeking feedback from its stakeholders to help improve its sustainability programme, Our World, Our Future.
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NewsEmissions-cutting battery system
A new lithium-ion-based energy storage battery system to boost ship efficiency and reduce emissions could help ports increase their green credentials.
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NewsShip loading system to minimise emissions
A new triple-enclosed ship loading system for ore handling operations has been designed to enable close to zero dust emissions.
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NewsBPA publishes sustainable development charter
The British Ports Association has published a new sustainable development charter which aims to support the dual aims of creating a strong and healthy environment and a thriving economy in which ports can grow.
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NewsPortable ballast monitoring verification
Independent benchmark testing on behalf of the Chinese government has identified one method as an accurate methodology for portable ballast water sampling.
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NewsKalmar secures double green equipment order
Kalmar has secured two new major deals for green electric equipment in Germany and Poland offering operators increased reliability and productivity.
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NewsChina’s first privately owned LNG terminal
China''s first privately owned LNG terminal has begun operation at Zhoushan Port signalling what is expected to become an increasing trend for private companies to set up their own terminals to make them less reliant on state supply.
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NewsAmsterdam ESI discount doubled for LNG use
The Port of Amsterdam has doubled the maximum Environmental Ship Index (ESI) discount for vessels that have an ESI certificate and use LNG for their main or auxiliary engine to incentivise efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsEfficient hybrid straddle carriers
A hybrid straddle carrier with an autonomous navigation system is helping improve operational efficiency during its final testing phase.
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NewsBattery and fuel cell project makes its mark
Eidesvik Offshore, Wärtsilä Norway and DNV GL are closing the FellowSHIP research project which has explored the use of marine battery, hybrid and fuel cell technology for over 15 years.
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NewsMist cannon exercises dust control at US port
A leader in dust control solutions has helped a port located along the Hudson River control fugitive particle emissions using atomised mist technology.
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NewsTrump banks on new US supplied LNG terminals
President Trump says that trade talks between the US and EU will result in nine new ports to facilitate supply of American LNG to various parts of Europe.
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NewsSustainable shipping solutions partnership
Damen Shipyards Group and Skoon Energy have signed a cooperation agreement of understanding for the advancement of energy transition in the shipping industry, including electric propulsion.
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NewsPSC collective focus on emission compliance
The Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU port state control (PSC) regimes will focus on the prevention of ship air pollution during forthcoming concentrated inspection campaigns (CICs).
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NewsFleet Cleaner completes Rotterdam oil cleanup
After the recent oil spill disaster involving the Bow Jubail in the Port of Rotterdam, one piece of technology was instrumental in helping the authorities clean ship’s hulls which were fouled by heavy fuel oil.
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NewsElectric drive promises emissions reduction
Port equipment manufacturer Liebherr has developed a new low-voltage frequency converter system which promises significant reduction in energy consumption and emissions.
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NewsPort of Busan bunkering agreement
The Port of Busan has signed a cooperation agreement with the Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) to establish a robust port bunkering system going forward.
