Port focuses on mussel bed restoration
A three year court battle has resulted in the creation of a mussel bed restoration project
Port Tour Organised by Port of Newcastle
The final day of GreenPort Congress Oceania concluded with a technical tour of the Port onboard “The Princess”.
Biodiesel option for carbon-neutral towage
Svitzer Australia’s Ivan Spanjic said that Australasia needs to take action to make biofuel more feasible
Green finance for ports no longer niche
Delegates at GreenPort Congress Oceania were keen to hear about green financing options
Highlights from GreenPort Congress Oceania– Day Two
The second day of the GreenPort Congress taking place in Newcastle (Australia) delved into a range of topics,
Highlights from GreenPort Congress Oceania – Day One
The first GreenPort Congress to be held in the Southern Hemisphere commenced today in the Australian east coast city of Newcastle.
Shore power key for cruise operators and ports
Yesterday’s GreenPort Congress being held in Newcastle, Australia, hosted a session on net zero carbon cruising.
Newcastle leads the way at first GreenPort Congress
The City of Newcastle was host to the first ever GreenPort Congress in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sustainability spotlight at GreenPort Oceania
The inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania conference has kicked off in Australia
GreenPort Congress Oceania Starts Tomorrow!
The inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania kicks off at 08:45 tomorrow 15 February.
Learn from RightShip at GreenPort Congress Oceania
Tam Pham, Sustainability Manager, RightShip confirmed as a speaker at GreenPort on 16th February 2023.
Royal HaskoningDHV to Exhibit at GreenPort Congress Oceania
We are delighted to confirm Royal HaskoningDHV as sponsor.
1 Week to Book your Space at GreenPort Congress Oceania
Join over 150 senior decision makers and environmental managers at GreenPort Congress Oceania next week in Newcastle, Australia.
WWF to present at GreenPort Congress Oceania
Kate Noble, No Plastics in Nature Policy Manager, WWF-Australia confirmed as a speaker at GreenPort on 15th February 2023.
Siemens join sponsor’s line up
We are delighted to confirm Siemens as sponsor of Greenport Congress Oceania.
Join leading industry experts at GreenPort Congress Oceania
GreenPort Congress Oceania taking place on the 15-17 February at the Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre.
GreenPort heads down under
For the first time, GreenPort will be heading to Australia with its inaugural Oceania congress
Learn from DNV Australia at GreenPort Congress Oceania
Jonathan Abrahams, Head of Maritime Advisory, DNV Australia will be presenting on Day 1 in Session 1 - Renewable Energy - Journey to Net Zero on ‘Incentivising cleaner shipping in Ports through the Environmental Port Index and other levers’
Cruise Lines International Association Australasia confirm Silver Sponsorship
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is sailing to a better future.
One month to go: are you ready?
Have you booked your space yet to attend the first GreenPort Congress Oceania? Look out for the GreenPort Congress Oceania Programme in the winter issue of GreenPort or view the programme online now! Hosted by the Port of Newcastle, GreenPort Congress Oceania will take place from 15-17 February in Newcastle, ...
Ramboll Confirms Gold Sponsorship
Ramboll, global architecture, engineering and consultancy company has been confirmed as official Gold Sponsor.
Book Today and Don’t Miss Out on 15% off – Ending Soon!
GreenPort Congress Oceania, hosted by Port of Newcastle will take place at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre (NEX) in Newcastle, Australia.
CEO, Solomon Islands Ports Authority, Eranda Kotelawala Joins Keynote Panel
The risks to Ports, Shipping & Logistics from climate change are increasing. Joining the Keynote Panel to discuss these risks is CEO of Solomon Islands Ports Authority and Vice President for the Asia, South East and Oceania Region of IAPH, Eranda Kotelawala.
Save 15% When you book for GreenPort Congress Oceania today!
GreenPort Congress Oceania, hosted by Port of Newcastle will take place at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre (NEX) in Newcastle, Australia.
Sponsorship Opportunities Taken at GreenPort Congress Oceania
The inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania delivers opportunities for you to present your brand to major stakeholders and influencers with sponsorship packages tailored to your business strategy and includes delegate places to attend the conference.
Provisional Programme for GreenPort Congress Oceania Released
The provisional programme for GreenPort Congress Oceania is out now! Hosted by the Port of Newcastle, the conference will take place from 15-17 February in the NEX, Newcastle, Australia.
GreenPort Congress Oceania confirmed to take place at Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre, Australia
Hosted by Port of Newcastle the inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania is due to take in Newcastle, Australia at the Newcastle Exhibition & Convention Centre, (NEX)
Freight Trade Alliance to support GreenPort Congress Oceania
GreenPort Congress Oceania is pleased to have the support of the Freight Trade Alliance (FTA) for the inaugural 2023 event.
Book now for GreenPort Congress Oceania
Delegate bookings for GreenPort Congress Oceania are now live.
Catch up with GreenPort Oceania Live – On-demand
GreenPort Oceania Live sponsored by Port of Newcastle took place on Monday 14th November and included technical implications, economic implications and traditional risk & opportunities in relation to mainstream ports and low-lying Pacific Island Nations.
Sponsorship Opportunities at GreenPort Congress Oceania
Promote your brand profile to shipping lines, ports, terminal operators, and logistics professionals at GreenPort Congress Oceania.
1 week left to submit your abstract for GreenPort Congress Oceania
There is now 1 week left to submit your abstract for the inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania, hosted by Port of Newcastle from 15-17 February 2023. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Identifying practicable options for port sustainability’.
GreenPort Congress Oceania Call for Papers: Topics Released
Submissions are now invited for the inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania, hosted by Port of Newcastle from 15-17 February 2023. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Identifying practicable options for port sustainability’.
Join us at GreenPort Oceania Live – 14th November 2022: 12:00-13:00 AEDT
The 2022 GreenPort Oceania Live in association with Port of Newcastle, will be streamed on Monday 14th November 2022 from 12:00-13:00 AEDT.
Learn about the challenges of climate change for ports this November!
Dr Ron Cox, Honorary Associate Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering, Convenor Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlements and Infrastructure ACCARNSI and Matthew Stephenson Senior Manager ESG and Investor Relations Port of Newcastle to present at GreenPort Oceania Live on 14th November 2022 from 12:00-13:00 AEDT
GreenPort heads to Oceania
GreenPort Congress & Cruise will hold its inaugural Oceania event in February 2023
Identifying risks of climate change for ports
The 2022 GreenPort Oceania Live in association with Port of Newcastle, will be streamed on Monday 14th November 2022 from 12:00-13:00 AEDT.
Oceania ports face unprecedented environmental challenge
Oceania ports are facing mounting environmental challenges
A sanctuary for endangered penguins
A New Zealand port is making a name as a wildlife haven
Mercator Media Launch GreenPort Congress Oceania
Mercator Media Ltd, organisers of GreenPort Congress & Cruise are pleased to announce that the Port of Newcastle will be hosting the inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania 2023. The conference will be held for the first time in Newcastle, Australia from the 15th to 16th February 2023 and concludes with a ...
Port of Newcastle hosts first GreenPort Congress Oceania
The inaugural GreenPort Congress Oceania will be hosted by the Port of Newcastle, Australia from 15-17 February 2023.
Ports Australia & PIANC ANZ confirmed supporters
GreenPort Congress Oceania is pleased to have the support of these key industry associations for the inaugural 2023 event.
Green hydrogen hub
Australia’s Port of Newcastle is to become a green hydrogen hub
Automatic waterway cleaning solution
A Solar Powered Automatic River Cleaner (SPARC) trial at the Port of Brisbane has been accepted into the IAPH World Ports Sustainability Program’s Sustainability Awards, explains Dave MacIntyre
Ecosystems rebuild at Lyttelton
New Zealand’s Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) has developed an industry-leading approach to biodiversity in its harbour, finds Dave MacIntyre
Electric ferry ‘first’
What’s said to be the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry lhas launched in New Zealand
Harnessing renewable power
An Australian deepwater port has partnered with a green energy supplier to achive 100% power by reneable energy
Port sustainability award
An Australian port’s commitment to environmental, social and governance goals has been recognised
Developing green hydrogen
A green-thinking Australian port is driving forward development of a hydrogen economy.
ESG award
The Port of Newcastle in Australia has been awarded first place in its sector in Oceania and second place globally by global environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarker, GRESB.
Port sustainability kudos
Australia is demonstrating its commitment to environmental practice with green innovation.
Port sustainability kudos
Australia is demonstrating its commitment to environmental practice with green innovation.
Supporting mental health
Ports Australia has joined a movement aiming to promote the mental health and wellbeing of transport and logistics workers, says Dave MacIntyre
Clean green record
100% electric vehicles have enabled a New Zealand port to set a new green record.
Nurturing new talent
An Australian port is helping spearhead an Indigenous STEM Scholarship to help young people realise their potential.
Ambitious sustainability strategy
Zero net emissions by 2050 is one aim of a New Zealand port’s new sustainability strategy.
Green port strategy
A New Zealand port says its new sustainability strategy is a top priority for its business.
Hydrogen MoU
Green hydrogen could be part of an Australian port’s future as the country’s interest in clean fuels grows.
Green global benchmark
The brains behind an ambitious green port project aim to set a global benchmark in marine environmental management.
Hydrogen refuelling
Plans to build a hydrogen refuelling station in New Zealand are gathering pace.
Green hydrogen goal
Green hydrogen energy is being pursued by an ambitious Australian port.
Eco-friendly fuel deal
Ships will soon be able to bunker eco-friendly fuel at a New Zealand port.
Sustainable growth with green financing
Financing and sustainability have been paired by an Australian port with green ambitions.
Green port first underway
Plans to build Australia’s first ‘green’ port are underway.
Australia invests in hydrogen
Australia is being primed for a key role in producing and supplying green hydrogen.
Hydrogen project planned for Aus port
A large-scale hydrogen production facility will be built and developed at Port Anthony in Australia with planned initial production of 20t per day.
Tauranga cuts waste and saves money
New Zealand’s Port of Tauranga is reaping the benefits of several green initiatives, including achieving a 15.3% reduction in carbon emissions in the last financial year, says Dave MacIntyre.
Innovative maritime emissions portal
Ports can now get hold of a brand new tool to monitor their own emissions data allowing them to take better charge of their environmental impact.
Sustainability strategy guide for ports
A Port Sustainability Strategy Development Guide has been launched to provide Australian ports with a systematic and robust approach to sustainability.
LED lighting lowers terminal emissions
An Australian terminal has lowered its power consumption and carbon emissions by installing LED lighting on its automated quay cranes.
Hydrogen car production to begin in Oz
A hydrogen car manufacturer looks set to start producing vehicles from a new plant at Australia’s Port Kembla by 2025.
Fremantle Ports funds community programmes
Fremantle Ports has been upholding its corporate social responsibility by providing important funding to three local community programmes.
Electric tug building milestone
The keel has been laid for a first of kind electric tug which will help one New Zealand port achieve its goal of zero emissions operation by 2040.
Stepping up to eliminate single-use plastic
An Australian port corporation has joined the fight to eliminate plastic waste by pledging to become plastic free by 2025.
Breaking new ground in eco certification
An Australian port has broken new ground in Australia and New Zealand by becoming the first port in the region to be certified by EcoPorts, the global environmental and sustainability standard for the ports sector, writes Dave MacIntyre
Australian port pursues UN SDGs
An Australian port is amongst a group of institutions that have united to advocate for and drive local adoption of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
World’s largest soil-based vertical garden
A New Zealand port operator has installed the world’s largest soil-based vertical garden on its premises to contribute to bio-diversity in the wider environment.
Electric cars support sustainable operations
Four new electric cars have arrived at an Australian port as part of sustainability plans to transition to an all-electric fleet and cut emissions.
Grant funding for wildlife care
A wildlife organisation is among the latest recipients of an annual community support grant funded by an Australian port authority.
CentrePort Goes electric
CentrePort, the port gateway for New Zealand’s capital city Wellington, is to become the first in the country to go 100% electric with its on-port container transfer vehicles, writes Dave MacIntyre
New deal for first electric tug project
A new supply deal has been struck to further the development of the first fully-electric ship-handling tug.
Mussels help marine ecosystem health analysis
A port authority in Australia has completed its annual marine quality monitoring programme field sampling with mussels playing an important role helping it understand the health of the marine ecosystem and protect it.
Australian rail solution combats congestion
Support for a major rail project developed by an Australian port to cut road congestion and emissions has been commended by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).
Ecoport first for Australasian ports
Australia’s Port of Newcastle has become the first port in Australia and New Zealand to attain EcoPorts certification demonstrating its high environmental standards.
Port's stormwater is clean enough to drink
Dave MacIntyre finds out how a New Zealand port is treating its stormwater runoff to produce clean results, even after heavy rain
Safe sanctuary for birds opens
Australian fairy terns will have a safe sanctuary at a port in western Australia this summer breeding season.
NZ commits to reducing ship emissions
New Zealand plans to sign up to new international maritime regulations to reduce ship emissions and lift air quality around ports and harbours, associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter has announced.
Port protection for Great Barrier Reef
An Australian port’s new master plan sets out the sustainable development of its activities, operations and management while protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Alternative fuels part of sustainability vision
A port in New Zealand has outlined plans for its sustainability strategy with potential investments in alternative fuels to minimise its carbon footprint.
Log trains cut emissions at New Zealand port
Environmental goals are being achieved by using trains to feed export logs from inland rural hubs to Wellington’s CentrePort, in New Zealand’s North Island. By Iain MacIntyre
Tide model to aid Australia’s blue economy
A tidal study project and resulting tide model developed by an Australian port authority has paved the way for a national tide model which is expected to contribute to Australia’s ‘blue economy’.
No air pollution found at Australian port
Air quality monitoring by an Australian port operator has found no evidence of air pollution due to port operations.
Emissions target set for Australian ports
An Australian port management group has a launched a sustainability plan to help it minimise its environmental impact.
Electric tug progresses zero-emission goal
A New Zealand port authority has ordered an electric port tug as part of its goal to become zero-emission by 2040.
Australian ports get behind sustainability reporting
Australian ports have cooperated to produce a report which showcases the sustainability initiatives taken by a number of local port companies. By Dave MacIntyre
Ports Australia launches sustainability hub
Associate IAPH member Ports Australia has launched an online sustainability hub to highlight the advances made by Australia''s ports in all five of the World Port Sustainability Program’s (WPSP) main themes.
Ospreys get new homes in Port Hedland
Osprey nesting platforms on port navigation aids in Port Hedland’s inner harbour have been increased from three to five as part of a project by Australia’s Pilbara Ports Authority to replace ageing channel markers.
Water quality monitoring for dredging project
Real-time monitoring of water quality will be used to help protect the environment during essential maintenance dredging at the Port of Hay Point in Queensland, Australia.
Port marine biosecurity programme wins award
A marine biosecurity surveillance programme that helps protect the natural environment and flora and fauna at ports in Australia has received an Australian Biosecurity Award.
Auckland looks to hydrogen power
Ports of Auckland in New Zealand is looking to create its own hydrogen power source as a step towards its ambitious goal to become a zero-emissions port by 2040. Dave MacIntyre finds out more
First Australasian port joins EcoPorts
Port of Newcastle has become the first port in Australasia to be granted membership of the International EcoPorts network after committing to meeting its global environmental and sustainability standards.
Funding for zero-emission hydrogen vehicles
Ports of Auckland (POAL) has been approved for part-funding for the purchase of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund (LEVCF) to further its plan to build a hydrogen production and refuelling facility at its Waitemata port.
Fremantle oil spill clean-up under control
A Fremantle Ports-led team has successfully recovered almost all fuel oil which spilled from a ship into the Inner Harbour on 12 January.
Hydrogen moves POAL nearer zero emissions
Ports of Auckland (POAL) has committed to building Auckland''s first hydrogen production and refuelling facility at its Waitemata port to help it achieve zero emissions by 2040.
Ports Australia joins sustainability drive
Ports Australia has joined the World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) in order to enhance and coordinate future sustainability efforts with other ports worldwide.
Australian ports spearhead port sustainability
Australian ports are preparing to join the World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) as part of a move to showcase their environmental performance with projects including doing away with carcinogenic firefighting foam in ports, writes Dave MacIntyre
ICTSI exercises its corporate responsibility
ICTSI continues to help improve the lives of local communities at its Papua New Guinea operation as part of its drive to work towards corporate responsibility.
Auckland steps up climate change efforts
New Zealand’s Ports of Auckland has joined a coalition to fight climate change in order to ramp up its efforts to tackle GHG emissions.
Logistics park will reap automation benefits
Kalmar and Navis will a deliver world-first state-of-the-art intermodal automation solution to a Sydney logistics park which will help it lower its carbon emissions.
Cool store brings green gains at Tauranga
Refrigerated products such as meat, dairy products and kiwifruit are the lifeline of New Zealand’s export trades and one port is finding that it can make environmental gains while improving the supply chain for a major customer, writes Dave MacIntyre.
Win/Win for Nelson with emissions-saving logistics
How can ports come up with innovative win/win solutions with their customers to cut emissions? asks Dave MacIntyre.
Ship noise reduces marine life communication
A major investigation has found ship noise reduces the “communication space” available for at least two key marine species.
Auckland planning for zero emissions
Ports of Auckland is using an emissions reduction scheme to help it become a zero emissions port by 2040.
Stricter green transhipping rules proposed
A draft policy has been issued by the Queensland government, proposing stricter rules for transhipping activities in the state’s waters and particularly in the Great Barrier Reef area.
First fully automated terminal to boost efficiency
New technology will enable the world''s first fully automated international container terminal to improve efficiency and safety.
Dust may hamper future development
Port of Hedland’s long-awaited dust management report could affect the way the port expands and develops in the future.
Australian terminal operator spends thousands on community improvements
An Australian terminal operator is granting eighteen local community organisations AUS$250,000 to help change young people’s lives for the better.
Infrastructure project recognition
ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.
LED lighting for Auckland
The Ports of Auckland is installing LED floodlighting as a part of its efforts to become one of the most sustainable ports in New Zealand.
Pioneering sustainability in logistics
The logistics expert Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) owned Melbourne International RoRo and Automotive Terminal (MIRRAT) is testament to how it is working to reduce its environmental impact.
Protecting whales in the Hauraki Gulf
An initiative to reduce ship speeds in the Hauraki Gulf is making strong progress in its efforts to protect the local whale population.
Port emissions portal is Google Impact Challenge finalist
The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association’s (AUSMEPA) Port Emissions Portal has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Google Impact Challenge in Australia.
Strategic port alliance
Ports of Auckland Limited and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance to provide sustainability and community benefits.
Controversial Abbot Point expansion approved
Australia’s Queensland state government has approved the expansion of Abbot Point in north Queensland which will see the port become one of the world’s largest coal ports.
Darwin takeover worries
A Chinese company has won the bid to operate the Port of Darwin under a 99 year lease worth AUS$506, largely on the merit of its expansion plans, says the Australian media.
Renewed calls for environmental reform
There are renewed calls for a new generation of environmental laws in Australia following the news that 96.2% of mining, ports and other infrastructure projects have been approved since the year 2000.
UK shipowner fined over Oz pollution incident
UK-based Lombard Corporate Finance Limited has been fined AUS$5,000 (US$4,700) after its car carrier, ‘Morning Midas’, was involved in a ‘pollution incident’ in Port Phillips Heads, Australia, in 2012.
Biosecurity: a front-line battle
Inevitably ports are increasingly involved in the battle against the flood of intruders piggybacking on global trade. However, some port defences are further developed than others, says Stevie Knight, GreenPort Contributor.
Oz dredge dumping given green light
The green light has been given to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation to dump millions of cubic metres of dredged material near Australia’s fragile Great Barrier Reef.
Gladstone Ports wildlife initiative
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) in Australia has developed its own Biodiversity Offset Strategy (BOS) to provide for the long-term conservation of threatened marine species in the Western Basin area.
Go ahead for expansion Gorgon gas development
Australia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted conditional approval to Chevron Australia’s proposal to increase the footprint of its Gorgon Gas development.
Gladstone dredging woes
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) in Australia is once again bearing the brunt of the restrictions that come with being located in the vicinity of the World Heritage Site of the Great Barrier Reef.
Port development threat to Great Barrier Reef
The development of ports and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in and around Australia are apparently threatening the fragile ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.
Australian carbon tax increase
Global maritime services provider, Inchcape Shipping services (ISS) is warning of an increase in Australian Carbon Tax on vessels from 1 July 2013, which it says will affect excise liabilities and fuel tax credit entitlements.
The Port of Brisbane - A modern port
The Port of Brisbane is located in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, South East Queensland, and is Queensland’s largest and most diverse multi cargo port. Handling over $50 billion worth of international trade each year, the Port of Brisbane is an engine for state economic growth, says Emily Griffiths ...
LNG bunkering project concludes
The Joint Industry Project (JIP) on LNG, managed by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) with nine Australian partners, has concluded that LNG bunkering in Australian ports is feasible, but not without a clearer regulatory framework.
Mercury fears at Port Botany
According to media reports, Australian chemical company, Orica, has been accused of covering up the extent of mercury contamination around the Port Botany site.
Melbourne port development underway
The next step towards building a second container port at the Port of Hastings in Melbourne is now underway with the start of key studies into the Western Port area, its natural environment and port design.
DPW Melbourne invests in greener equipment
DP World recently invested in the latest straddle carriers for its container terminal at the Port of Melbourne.
New joint project on LNG Bunkering
Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and nine key members of the Australian maritime, port and energy sectors have established a four-month study into LNK Bunkering organised as a Joint Industry Project (JIP).
Settlement reached over New Zealand wreck
According to Maritime New Zealand the NZ government and owners of the ‘MV Rena’, Daina Shipping Company, have reached an inclusive financial settlement to resolve claims.
Carnegie reaches Cleantech final
Australian wave energy developer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited, has reached the Top 30 semi-finals of the Global Cleantech Cluster Association’s (GCCA) ‘2012 Later Stage Award’.
Hybrid tug power for Svitzer Australia
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the power system for four new diesel-electric powered tugs being built for Svitzer Australia at the ASL shipyard in Singapore, scheduled to be in operation by early 2014.
EIS for Oz port development
Governmental guidelines for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be undertaken on the proposed deep sea port facility at Port Bonython, South Australia, have been issued, helping to move the project forward.
Green concerns over Oz shipping boom
The Australian Green party is calling on the Oz Government to pause plans to increase fossil fuel exports and issue more port approvals until an upcoming environmental report by UNESCO has been published.
Foreign tidal harbour development in NZ
New Zealand has historically struggled to get home grown support for tidal energy – now some energy companies are beginning to change tact and act as ‘hosts’ for foreign developers to help drive the market forward.
Rena report reveals short cut
An interim report on the Rena cargo ship grounding has revealed that the crew may have been taking a short cut which caused the incident.
New sea garbage disposal regs for Oz
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has introduced new regulations which prohibit the discharge of garbage into the sea from ships - except in very limited circumstances.
EPA approves billion dollar harbour project
Western Australia''s Environment Protection Authority has given approval for BHP Billiton’s outer harbour plan at Port Hedland - with only minor conditions.
Stricken NZ oil spill vessel breaks up
The stricken container vessel Rena, which ran aground off Astrolabe Reef in New Zealand last October, has finally broken up – creating fears of a further oil spill and more traffic disruption for the Port of Tauranga.
$600m Development for Port Bonython
Flinders Ports wants to build a $AUS600mill port with a three kilometre-long jetty at Port Bonython, near Whyalla, South Australia.
Progress at Hay Point
LA was ahead of the curve in specifying green tractors.
Dredging with Gladstone
Gladstone Ports Corporation has announced that the first $A387million stage of the $A1.3 billion Western Basin Dredging and Disposal Project has been awarded to a joint venture between Van Oord and Dredging International Australia.
Coal Export on Hold
Opponents claimed victory when Australia-based Ambre Energy Ltd withdrew its application for an export terminal to ship coal from Montana and Wyoming to Asia via the Columbia River port of Longview, Washington.
EPA Approval for Oakajee
The Western Australian EPA has recommended approval of the Oakajee Port & Rail iron ore port development and rail infrastructure in the State’s mid-west region.
Kaipara tide turbine plan gets green light
New Zealand’s first tide-driven power station in the Kaipara Harbour has been approved by Government despite concerns over fish stocks and dolphins.
Befriend the green movement, ports told
Australian port managers need to take on board the emerging influence of the Green movement, and be prepared to engage with its political leaders.
Australia’s long view
Australia was notable for upping its exports during the harsh economic recession, but its ports have been caught in the relentless drive for size - including the need to build out further and dredge deeper.
Eco-auto box wash
New Zealand’s Lotus Wash Systems has developed the world’s first fully-automatic sea container washing unit at the Fremantle Port operation of AWH Logistics.
Port of Brisbane HQ wins green accolade
The new head office building of the Port of Brisbane Corporation (PBC), scheduled to open this summer, has become the first in Australia to receive a 5 Star Green Star – Office Design v3 Certified Rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.
HPH signs for new Port Botany terminal
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) has signed an agreement with Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) that clears the way for the development and operation of the Third Terminal (T3) at Port Botany, Australia.
Port Botany container terminal “ticks the green boxes”
Port Botany’s Container Terminal expansion has passed its compulsory first year environmental audit, exceeding all compliance requirements and winning an unqualified endorsement for a raft of environmental management initiatives.
“Saving the Seas”
The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association plays an important role in promoting environmental awareness and protecting the marine environment. Michael Julian, AUSMEPA’s Executive Director, explains the organisation’s objectives
Sydney’s Penrhyn estuary habitat enhancement
As part of the Port Botany Expansion project, Sydney Ports Corporation has committed to securing Penrhyn Estuary for locally significant migratory shorebirds. This commitment will see $8 million spent to rehabilitate and expand Penrhyn Estuary. Upon completion, Sydney Ports Corporation, will take on management responsibilities for the estuary and continue ...
200 up for the LHM 400
In Autumn 2008, Liebherr-Werk Nenzing celebrated its 200th LHM 400 mobile harbour crane. Introduced in 1996, the LHM 400 - characterised by a max. lifting capacity of 104 tonnes and a max. outreach of 48 meters – is particularly suitable for ship-sizes up ...
Brisbane undertakes port emissions survey
Earlier this year the Port of Brisbane Corporation initiated the commissioning of an inventory of emissions from waterside and landside activities at the port.
“Sustainability clause” central to DP World/Brisbane lease
DP World recently reaffirmed its commitment to the Port of Brisbane, when it signed an Agreement to Lease for a new 40-year lease at the Port of Brisbane, announcing it is looking at investing $A250 million in the port over time in response ...
New Corporate Motor Vehicle Policy
As part of its ongoing focus on promoting resource efficiencies, the Port of Brisbane Corporation has introduced a new corporate motor vehicle fleet policy. The policy aims to increase fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions annually attributed to the Corporation’s car fleet.
Introducing a Water and Energy Conservation Plan
In the March/April issue of GreenPort, the Port of Brisbane outlined its strategy of operating its port in a sustainable. In this issue, the Port explains how it is working to save water and reduce energy consumption
Shipping welcomes Eco-Labelling
“The shipping industry welcomes the move by Tesco to start eco-labelling the food it sells, states the British Shipping Chamber. “
While every drop counts
Sydney Ports and Sydney Water has joined in a business program directly aimed at drastically reducing the water consumption of the organisation. The arrangement aims to promote and drive sustainable improvements in the efficient use of water and is structured around a water management diagnostic and comprehensive audit process.
Project Melbourne
After many years of planning – and a long approval process – work has now begun on the deepening of the entrance channel to the port of Melbourne.
