Latest News – Page 150
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NewsFelixstowe wins award for emissions reduction
Port of Felixstowe has won an award for its efforts to reduce CO2 and road congestion.
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NewsEmissions-reducing rail project wins award
A rail transportation project from ABP’S Port of Ipswich to London has helped reduce road emissions and won an award.
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NewsUSD$500m investment in Indian LNG terminals
Essar Ports will begin investing around USD$500m in two liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in India within 18 months.
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NewsBenchmark emissions reduction for London port
DP World London Gateway reduced its carbon emissions by 28% in 2016 earning the operator continued certification to The Planet Mark sustainability programme.
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NewsUS west coast incentivises natural gas vehicles
The California state legislature has passed a landmark series of bills that will provide US$895 million towards incentive programmes to reduce air pollution from vehicles.
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NewsCommercial LNG bunkering kicks off in Singapore
The first commercial LNG bunker transfer in Singapore has taken place with the completion of truck-to-ship bunkering for a Floating Liquefaction (FLNG) vessel.
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NewsGreen accolade for Hueneme’s action plans
A Californian port has received high accolade for its eco-friendly action plans from the Green Shipping Summit USA.
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NewsHull cleaning which protects ports' waters
An eco-friendly hull cleaning system which claims to protect ports'' waters from pollutants is now available globally.
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NewsRotterdam to get smarter with blockchains
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is working to develop efficient concrete solutions based on blockchain technology.
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NewsDownload the Congress app
Don''t miss a thing at this year''s GreenPort Congress and Cruise event with the brand new conference app.
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NewsWireless charging to meet green regulations
A wireless charging system is helping coastal hybrid ferries meet environmental regulatory demand.
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NewsRobotic hull cleaning allows uninterrupted operations
Robotic cleaning of a cargo vessel’s hull has taken place at the Port of Rotterdam without disrupting operations.
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NewsRail container service to reduce emissions
Train path capacity at the Port of Liverpool is offering expansion options that minimise cost, congestion and carbon emissions.
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NewsDual fuel carrier drives shore power technology
A duel-fuel car and truck carrier believed to be the first of its kind is helping drive shore power technology.
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NewsHybrid electric propulsion tackles ferry emissions
A new hybrid electric propulsion system for a Swedish ice-going passenger ferry will reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
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NewsForklift investment should improve efficiency
ABP’s Port of Ipswich in the UK has announced an £170,000 investment in new Linde forklift trucks to improve efficiency of port operations
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NewsBaltimore to host 2018 GreenPort Congress
The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore will play host to the GreenPort Congress in 2018.
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NewsMaking the transition to shore power
The commissioning of the ''Ampere'', the first fully electric car ferry world-wide, operated by Norled, marked the start of the transition of the Norwegian ferry services from fossil fuel propulsion to electrical power, writes Heiko Vrielink, Stemmann-Technik.
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NewsAre sustainable development goals relevant for sea ports?
In 2015, 193 UN member countries adopted a 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a new sustainable development agenda, but are they relevant for sea ports? asks Claire Bryant, director, Future Proof Solutions and Jason Sprott, director, Sprott Planning & Environment Pty Ltd.
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NewsThe benefits of battery hybrid powered port equipment
Port operators around the world are concerned with climate change for good reason because severe weather patterns will be detrimental to operations, writes Sean Puchalski, VP Strategic Marketing & Accounts, Corvus Energy.
