Europe – Page 24
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NewsPolish ports monitor air pollution
Port authorities in the neighbouring Polish port cities of Gdansk and Gdynia have been taking a range of measures in the fight against air pollution. This has included installing an effective air quality monitoring system to help aid policy makers in tackling the problem of air pollution in the area.
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NewsCO2 emissions data dismissed
A Spanish port has rubbished a claim that it creates millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
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NewsPorts and shipping key to decarbonisation
The UK’s Shipping Minister has highlighted the importance of ports and shipping during a decarbonisation conference.
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NewsTackling road emissions with rail
A new daily rail service at a UK port will strengthen existing rail operations set up to make cargo transportation more efficient while reducing transit time and emissions.
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NewsDriverless vehicles help port go green
A Russian port is enhancing its green credentials by adding fully electric, autonomous vehicles to its fleet.
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NewsVLSFO sales are growing
The new low-sulphur bunker oil VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil with a maximum 0.5% sulphur) has become extremely popular in Europe’s largest bunker port.
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NewsSwedish terminal to be fossil-free by 2020
A newly launched environmental strategy aims to make a Swedish container terminal fossil-free by 2020.
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NewsTerminal operator aims to be climate neutral
A German terminal operator aims to become a climate neutral company by 2040.
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NewsBattery recycling comes to Rotterdam
A new factory for the recycling and re-use of batteries will be built in the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsBritish port wins ESPO Award 2019
A British port has been awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens.
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NewsPolish port’s plan is green at heart
A port authority in Poland has unveiled the biggest infrastructure programme it has ever undertaken, with environmental considerations and green energy at its heart.
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NewsUK port operator embraces electric vehicles
A UK port operator is moving closer to an all-electric fleet following its investment in new electric vehicles in line with its commitment to improve air quality.
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NewsPort takes on sole ownership of wind terminal
A Belgium port has announced its largest investment in a decade, focusing on the offshore wind sector in a bid to boost its commitment to renewables.
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NewsSunderland ready for Dogger Bank windfarm
Port of Sunderland has declared itself ''ready, willing and able to deliver'' after a long-awaited government announcement of investment in Dogger Bank.
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NewsUK ports share efforts to combat plastic
UK ports have shared some of the huge range of initiatives they’re leading to combat plastic waste entering rivers and seas to mark the environment day of London International Shipping Week.
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NewsPlastic pellet pollution challenge launched
A European port has launched a challenge to find the ideal solution for plastic pellet pollution.
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NewsWiping out washed up waste
A UK port has taken steps to begin addressing the issue of washed up waste.
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NewsBuilding sustainability at Stockholm Norvik
Constructing a new port is a major infrastructure challenge. But in Stockholm, it is also an opportunity to address environmental and climate challenges, says Chloé Farand
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NewsRussian port cuts pollution
A Russian port operator aims to improve sustainability and reduce pollution by upgrading its environmental protection equipment and modernising environmental facilities.
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NewsRail service cuts emissions
A trial rail route between two UK ports is to be made permanent to reduce cargo emissions.
