Insight and Opinion – Page 5

  • UK ports are showing resilience, but it’s a difficult environment
    News

    Opportunities in a climate of uncertainty

    2010-12-03T10:15:00Z

    The UK ports industry is weathering the recession, showing a measure of its resilience. This is likely to remain a necessary quality as business continues in an environment of political and economic uncertainty, writes Kate Royston.

  • The different stages of wind farm development require distinct port capabilities and supporting services.
    News

    Gateways for renewables

    2010-12-03T09:45:00Z

    Supporting the offshore renewables industry presents both short and long term opportunities for UK ports. Wave and tidal power is still in its infancy whilst offshore wind farm development is moving forward apace.

  • Opinion
    News

    Opinion

    2010-12-02T20:08:00Z

    Read the latest informed opinions that will help you gain insight into an expanding sector

  • The UK’s CRC scheme originally had more carrot to it, but now there’s more stick
    News

    Now it really matters

    2010-11-28T13:27:00Z

    Long before the UK’s Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) became a reality, some companies were advising clients on the need to cut the over-use of resources.

  • Even port developments in developing countries are affected by environmental assessment requirements as they are often funded by international funding agencies as a condition for the award of any grant or loan
    News

    Not in my back yard!

    2010-11-18T17:56:00Z

    The relationship between ports that need to develop and their surrounding social and ecological environments is very often a matter for heated debate with the NIMBY factor usually to the fore.

  • Belfast
    News

    Carbon control

    2010-11-08T09:54:00Z

    Brian Gordon, of Holman Fenwick Willan, asks whether carbon funding can open the door for port emissions reduction projects

  • Port Strategy: Scandinavian ports are investing in shore-side power solutions for ships
    News

    The Baltic challenge

    2010-05-11T10:13:00Z

    Ports should curb their excitement at a slight upswing in fortunes for Baltic ports, Patrik Wheater advises

  • Table 1: Sources of No xand PM 10 at US Container Ports
    News

    Cleaner and Greener

    2005-10-01T17:04:00Z

    The Californians and Scandinavians seem to lead the way when it comes to matters green so Nick Elliott turned to these two regions for the latest thinking.