Insight and Opinion – Page 3
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NewsMore efficiency, less emissions?
Shipping will have to reduce its CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2050. The IMO agreement agreed in April of this year has been considered by many policy makers and many stakeholders, including the ports, as a real milestone.
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NewsMore incentives needed to make green switch
Green technologies need the right incentives in place to be adopted on a wider scale making the case easier for operators to switch.
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NewsPorts must plan for electric charging
Electric powertrains will solve global CO2 emissions challenges but terminals need to account for charging requirements, according to an electromobility expert.
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NewsShore power challenge remains implementation
The implementation of shore power is one of the main challenges for ports tackling emissions at berth and in surrounding anchorages.
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NewsESPO applauds EU role in achieving the IMO CO2 reduction target
ESPO has welcomed the agreement reached at global level within the IMO to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2050, compared to 2008 levels.
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NewsRegulating ships’ waste
A new port facilities directive should lead to more efficient but responsible management of waste from ships.
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NewsEmissions regs may lose Californian ports business
The development of environmental regulations needs to be balanced with accommodating trade and jobs otherwise business could be lost, the president of Pacific Merchant Shipping Association has warned.
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NewsEnvironmental priorities of European ports
Since 1996, the European port sector has been monitoring, through the EcoPorts network, the main environmental concerns of port authorities in Europe.
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NewsEnvirosuite calls for sustainability collaboration
Urban European ports and businesses that surround them are managing a difficult task striving to improve operational efficiencies and minimise environmental impact to growing communities surrounding them.
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NewsPhasing out coal
As 2017 comes to a close, the world has never been so ambitious to phase-out coal, writes Chloe Farand.
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NewsFactoring in UK ports more in environmental plans
The British Ports Association (BPA) has welcomed the British Government’s 25 Year Plan for the Environment but cautions that efforts must be redoubled to ensure that unreasonable costs are not added to plans for sustainable development.
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NewsSeason’s Greetings from GreenPort
GreenPort would like to wish all of our supporters and readers season’s greetings and send our very best wishes for a happy and successful 2018.
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NewsOne bridge too far
It’s often said European port authorities assume both public and economic responsibilities and our latest fact-finding survey showed that 90% of European ports are situated in or close to urban agglomerations.
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NewsA window of opportunities
I believe that when it comes to increasing efficiency both in terms of energy and operations, do more with less, is one important path to follow. And this certainly counts for the operational side of the maritime transport sector.
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NewsYard crane survey insight
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) recently made its fifth annual yard crane survey publically available. In this issue’s PEMA column, Lars Meurling, chair of PEMA’s Safety & Environmental Committee, provides an overview of the report and its findings.
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NewsThe sustainable agenda of European cruise ports
At the end of February, Brussels was the place to be for the European maritime sector. The maritime beau monde gathered in Europe’s capital for the second edition of the European Shipping Week.
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Out with the old and in with the new
A very happy belated new year to you, we’d like to wish all of our supporters and readers a very prosperous 2017.
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NewsEcoports: The EU port’s environmental initiative turns 20
2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the Ecoports network. What started in 1997 as a separate initiative of a number of ports proactive in the field of environment evolved over the years towards a solid network of around 100 European ports within ESPO.
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NewsPEMA proposes environment initiative for container handling equipment
Responding to growing awareness of environmental issues in the container handling segment, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has presented proposals for an initiative to evaluate the environmental impact of container handling equipment, says Jussi Korpela and Frank Kho of PEMA’s Safety & Environmental Committee.
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NewsWishing you a prosperous 2017
GreenPort would like to wish all of our readers season''s greetings and a very healthy and prosperous 2017.
