Latest News – Page 124
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NewsClean water technology testing approved
The Port of San Diego has approved a new pilot project to develop a cost-effective and eco-friendly cleanup solution to extract and destroy toxic contaminants from sediment, soil and groundwater.
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NewsFirst refuelling during transhipment
A ship has bunkered LNG while simultaneously transhipping containers for the first time in Europe, while at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsLNG project planned for China port
An LNG receiving station with a 5m tonnes per year capacity will be built by Yanqiao Group and Beijing Energy Group at the Port of Rizhao in China.
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NewsHybrid crane helps Hueneme eco ambition
Stevedoring company Ports America has received a Liebherr hybrid mobile harbour crane from the Port of Bremerhaven, Germany for use at the Port of Hueneme.
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NewsSeabin helps clean up US waterways
The Port of Hueneme is taking action to keep California’s coastline clean through a partnership with the Seabin Project which will result in 1.5 tonnes of marine pollution extracted from local waterways by the end of 2019.
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NewsVigo outlines sustainability vision
The Port of Vigo in Galicia in Spain has outlined its vision for sustainability focusing on reducing emissions and the creation of a ‘living port’.
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NewsEmissions drive sees air quality benefits
A major California port operator projects big air quality gains from a three-month-old emissions reduction programme.
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NewsFirst US port joins SEA/LNG
The Port of Virginia has become the first port in the US to join the SEA/LNG multi-sector industry coalition to accelerate the widespread adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.
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NewsIMO to open GreenPort Congress
Sveinung Oftedal, IMO Negotiator for Norway, will discuss the future of zero emissions for ports, terminals and ship operators at GreenPort Congress 2019.
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NewsEcoports issue first cruise port certificate
Ege Port Kusadasi has become the first cruise port in the world to be granted the Ecoports Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certificate for contributing towards the sustainability of the port sector.
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NewsLow energy usage electric container handler
Sany is developing an electric empty container handler designed to have a low consumption of energy and 10 hours working time when fully charged.
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News'Net zero’ 2050 challenge begins
As the UK government confirms a target to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 has been adopted into law, the British Ports Association (BPA) anticipates this will require “close collaboration” between industry and government to adhere to what is a “very challenging timeline”.
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NewsShips slow down for cleaner California air
The Port of Long Beach has recognised more than 135 shipping lines for voluntarily participating in its programme offering financial incentives for cargo vessels to slow down near the port to reduce air pollution.
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NewsCarbon neutral in the Cook Islands
The Ports Authority of Rarotonga has begun a carbon assessment programme to reduce emissions. Michele Witthaus finds out what this means for sustainable cruising at the port
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NewsFirst ships connect to Stockholm shore power
Two Tallink Grupp ships have become the first vessels to be supplied with electricity by the new shore power facility at the Port of Stockholm to reduce the air pollution they generate.
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NewsLNG terminal planned for Skulte Port
JSC Skulte LNG Terminal plans to build an LNG terminal in Latvia’s Skulte Port with a scheduled terminal commissioning date of 2023.
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NewsBiggest LNG terminal in Nordics opens
The biggest LNG terminal in the Nordics has been opened in Röyttä harbour, Tornio to meet the growing demand for the fuel and increase security of supply in the Northern Nordics.
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NewsBrunsbuettel LNG project EPC process begins
German LNG Terminal GmbH, the joint venture behind the LNG terminal project in Brunsbuettel, north Germany, will start the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) prequalification process this month.
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NewsRail extension takes trucks off the road
A project to lengthen the tracks at the Port of Southampton’s Solent Rail Terminal has been completed and aims to reduce lorry movements in the city by 180,000 each year.
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NewsVolva Penta transforms terminal tractor
A emission-free Kalmar terminal tractor featuring a Volvo Penta electric driveline has been exhibited at TOC Europe 2019 as Volvo Penta moves further towards its goal of offering electrified power solutions by 2021.
