Insight & Opinion – Page 3
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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, writes Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO.
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Envirosuite 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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Phasing 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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Factoring 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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Season’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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One 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, writes Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO.
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A 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, writes Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO.
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Yard 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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The 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, writes Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, ESPO.
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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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Ecoports: 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, writes Isabelle Ryckbost, Secretary General of the ...
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PEMA 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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Wishing you a prosperous 2017
GreenPort would like to wish all of our readers season''s greetings and a very healthy and prosperous 2017.
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Climate change given the cold shoulder
There was mixed emotions from the UK renewables and transport sectors to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement and the distinct lack of emphasis on climate change.
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Live Blog: GreenPort Congress Day 2
Don’t miss the live blog from day two of the GreenPort Congress which kicks off today in Venice.
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Live Blog: GreenPort Congress Day 1
Don’t miss the live blog from day one of the GreenPort Congress which kicks off today in Venice.
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Live Blog: GreenPort Cruise
Don’t miss the live blog from the GreenPort Cruise and Congress conference which kicks off today in Venice. Today''s blog will come live from the Greenport Cruise conference.
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GreenPort LIVE: Cruise and Congress 2016
Welcome to the live blog from GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2016, offering up-to-the-minute coverage from this year''s event, held from 11 to 14 October in Venice.
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Live Blog: GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2016
Don’t miss the live blog from the GreenPort Cruise and Congress conference which will take place in Venice from 11 to 14 October 2016.
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The climate is changing, but are ports?
Energy consumption has become second in the ESPO top 10 ranking of environmental priorities of European ports published this spring and they”re realising that more than ever, tackling climate change is also their concern, writes Isabelle Ryckbost, secretary general, European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO).
