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NewsBritish port wins ESPO Award 2019
A British port has been awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens.
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NewsForecasting manages impact of dredging
A new service providing improved forecasting of sediment plumes caused by dredging will help ports better manage the environmental impact of this work.
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NewsAlternative 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.
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NewsEngine success for LNG straddle carrier
An engine prototype has been successfully tested as part of the development of an LNG-fuelled straddle carrier to help cut operational emissions.
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NewsEco cruise ship makes UK debut
A UK port has welcomed one of the most environmentally advanced cruise ships on its UK launch.
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NewsPorts paying price of extreme weather
A new survey has found that ports have seen an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events and that these have had a serious impact on infrastructure, operations and cost.
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NewsNordic ports collaborate on SDG challenges
Ten ports in the Nordic Region have agreed to collaborate on environmental challenges related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a sector focus on sustainable port management.
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NewsFirst bunkering at major Japanese port
The largest port in Japan has confirmed that LNG can be safely supplied to vessels onsite as its first LNG bunkering has been completed.
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NewsDecarbonisation key to green initiative
A port authority in Asia has committed to extending a major sustainability initiative with “a new focus on decarbonisation” to keep it relevant to industry goals.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering at Netherlands port
A port in the Netherlands has completed its first truck-to-ship bunkering of LNG.
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NewsSwedish port launches shore power
A Swedish port has begun supplying shore power to reduce emissions and several vessels have already connected.
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NewsEnergy giant makes first UK LNG delivery
A German energy company has delivered its first LNG cargo to the UK, via a Welsh LNG terminal.
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NewsDutch port supports clean air project
A Dutch port authority is one of four organisations involved in a project to reduce operational emission and improve air quality.
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NewsShip unloader is eco-friendly and efficient
An agri-bulk terminal in Mexico has taken delivery of a high-capacity ship unloader to help ensure efficient, environmentally friendly and careful material handling operations.
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NewsHow emissions management is getting smarter
Advances in smart and affordable air quality monitoring is enabling ports to take action on cutting emissions and reducing risk to local communities.
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NewsPorts discuss LNG partnership potential
A new LNG partnership may be in the making following the visit of an Italian port to a port in Egypt to discuss the eco-friendly fuel.
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NewsShore power drive in Indonesia
An Indonesian port management company will install shore power at its facilities to enable ships to connect to emissions-free electricity when docked.
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NewsSustainable cruise initiative picks up pace
A group of European cruise ports has met to draw up guidelines for a new sustainable approach to maritime tourism.
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NewsAsia-Pacific clean energy project grows
A project which aims to safely and efficiently produce clean hydrogen in Australia and transport it to Japan has secured a new partner to help it fulfil its goal.
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Congress videos: Hear from the experts
Hot topics including the IMO sulphur cap, technology development and shore power were discussed by port experts on camera at GreenPort Cruise & Congress 2019.
