Environment & Sustainability – Page 98
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NewsPEMA Student Challenge finalists announced
Three teams will compete in the final stage of the Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA) Student Challenge to devise a sustainable and economically competitive solution to reduce port CO2 emissions by drawing on green technology.
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NewsElectric truck takes on diesel
Hyster Europe will be revealing new efficient developments to the energy recovery system of its 48t zero-emissions electric container handler at TOC Europe.
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NewsVessel project aims for zero emissions
Kalmar is to deliver autonomous equipment software and services for a new concept battery-operated container vessel being built to reduce costs and enable zero emissions.
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NewsBatteries to boost energy storage on ferries
Corvus Energy will supply lithium ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) to power five new green all-electric ferries being built for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.
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NewsEnergy reuse system to reduce emissions
A new energy capture storage and reuse system for container terminal yard handling equipment could help terminals reduce fuel bills, emissions and power peaks.
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NewsWärtsilä to ramp up provision with Hamina LNG terminal
Wärtsilä’s new Finnish LNG terminal has received the necessary building permits for construction to begin ramping up the company’s terminal portfolio.
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NewsKonecranes expands its reach with a rush of green equipment orders
Konecranes has secured a rush of green equipment orders for both its mobile harbour cranes and its lift trucks from Europe and Asia.
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NewsChina will enter the private LNG terminal market to meet demand
Reuters reports that China will soon enter the private LNG terminal market in order to meet the demand surge for the clean fuel.
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NewsKalmar to offer full e-range by 2021 to reduce emissions
Kalmar plans to make electrically-powered versions of all its equipment available by 2021 as part of a commitment to reducing emissions in cargo and material handling operations by fostering eco-efficient technologies.
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NewsNorway adopts zero-emissions regulations in world heritage fjords
The Norwegian Parliament has adopted a resolution to halt emissions from cruise ships and ferries in the Norwegian world heritage fjords as soon as technically possible and no later than 2026 to make the fjords the world’s first zero emissions zone at sea.
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NewsUK’s first carbon neutral terminal helping renewable electricity production at Southampton
ABP Southampton has installed more than 2,000 roof-mounted solar panels on the Port of Southampton’s largest cruise terminal to make it carbon neutral as part of a programme to invest more than GB£1m in solar energy on ABP-owned buildings.
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NewsPRF Directive fixed fee could result in an “unreasonable” amount of garbage
ESPO claims the proposed revision of the Port Reception Facilities (PRF) Directive to incentivise port waste facilities users to deliver by introducing the 100% fixed fee could result in "unreasonable" amounts of garbage.
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NewsFinnish based consortium works towards smart green shipping
A Finnish collaborative digitalisation consortium has been set up with a specific focus on energy efficiency improvement and emissions reduction of ship energy systems.
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NewsVolvo LNG truck could change the face of long-haul
Volvo has introduced what it calls the first LNG-powered heavy-duty truck offering a viable alternative for heavy regional and long-haul operations in Finland.
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NewsBarcelona terminal will accommodate next-generation green cruise ships
Carnival Corporation has opened a brand-new cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona which will accommodate its next-generation green cruisers powered by LNG.
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NewsKalmar electric tractor tackles emissions at source
Kalmar is introducing an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor which will help operators cut emissions at source.
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NewsLiebherr sells first two CBG 360 units
Swiss-based equipment manufacturer Liebherr has sold the first two units of its new CBG 360 floating crane which promises to speed up the efficiency of bulk handling.
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NewsCalifornia emissions legislation accelerating all-electric uptake
One of the most important drivers of all-electric container handling is California ports’ legislation to reduce air pollution at ports through the use of electrically powered equipment.
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NewsGAC Taiwan lands LNG vessel servicing contract
GAC Taiwan has secured an agency contract from a leading Indonesian leading LNG provider to help handle its vessel calls at two Indonesian ports.
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NewsDiesel-electric crane uses grid power to reduce emissions
A Konecranes diesel-electric crane could help reduce exhaust emissions at the Port of Rotterdam by using power from the port’s grid.
