Insight & Opinion
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The net-zero reality of ports and terminals
DP World is no stranger in driving sustainability because its focus is all on how it reaches its green targets
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Ports in the race to net-zero
Europe has been focusing on its Green Deal ambition to make the EU the first net zero continent
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Never waste a good crisis
Making room for future fuel projects in Europe is one of the challenges
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The Big Conversation - The Port of Tyne
Covid-19, supply issues and global conflict have shaped how we deliver future and clean energy to the port sector, and help decarbonise shipping.
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Emission trading system - will it be effective?
As part of the Fit for 55-package published in July last year, the Commission issued a proposal to include emissions from maritime in the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS), writes Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO
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Accelerating the net zero journey
The Port of Tyne wants to share its port decarbonisation blueprint
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Towards a sustainable TEN-T policy
The European Commission has put another ambitious package on the table while we are still in the process of assessing the full implications of Fit-for-55, says Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO
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Future is decarbonisation
Port freight volumes are forecast to bounce back in the period to 2026 but post carbon cargo will shape the future
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Call for FuelEU clarity
European ports want coherent legislation on provision and use of clean energy infrastructure for ports.
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Creating green energy hubs
The EU Commission has published a whole series of proposals for Europe to reach a 55% emission reduction by 2030, writes Isabelle Ryckbost
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Offshore wind backing
A UK port says it has welcomed a ‘vote of confidence’ for its planned offshore wind cluster.
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Making the EU fit for 55
If all goes well, on 14 July we will not only be commemorating the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille in 1789, but also be bearing witness to a green revolution in Europe, writes Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO
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Serious about sustainability
With increasing stakeholder expectations and regulations, the maritime industry finds itself at a pivotal point in the debate around sustainability, writes Richard Hepworth, president,Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure
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A new energy roadmap
Talk of energy transition needs to move on from what needs to be done to when it can be done.
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Smart tech explosion
The smart ports market will be worth billions in just five years fuelled by the need to get greener.
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Onshore power supply where it makes sense
In the 2019 European Parliament, Vice President Timmermans clearly voiced his intention to tackle shipping emissions at berth in ports, writes Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO
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Overcoming onshore power issues
Europe’s ports want to install more onshore power, but they’re often prevented from doing so because of costs or logistical issues.
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Green rail vs the all-water alternative
Container rail between China and Europe is now more cost-efficient than the all-water alternative.
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Resilience is key to decarbonise ports
Embracing resilience to advance decarbonisation and address operational threats will be key to a port’s success going forward.