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Preparing for the ‘Port of the Future’
A new section, ‘Port of the Future’, has been added to the European Commission’s final draft Horizon 2020 Transport Work Programme 2016/2017 meaning that future calls will have a specific sub-session dedicated to ports.
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NewsTurning waste into thermal energy
Canada’s Terragon Environmental Technologies is helping the maritime sector to produce zero-waste discharge and generate its own energy.
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NewsCopenhagen Malmö named ‘Port of the Month’
The Port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) has been named ‘Port of the Month’ this September by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) for its unique cross-border alliance and ‘green’ plans for the future.
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NewsCountdown to the 10th GreenPort Congress
Environmental professionals from maritime ports and terminals will meet in Copenhagen next week to discuss the latest practical solutions to environmental and sustainability issues at the 2015 Greenport Congress.
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NewsKnud E Hansen unveils green cruise concept
Naval architecture consultancy Knud E Hansen has designed an expedition cruise vessel that it claims is a showcase for green technologies and new passenger features.
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GreenPort LIVE
Welcome to the live blog from GreenPort Congress & Cruise 2015, offering up-to-the-minute coverage from this year''s event, held on 6-9 October in Copenhagen.
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NewsPlanning for even tighter environmental regs
Environmental teams from the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach are planning ahead for even stricter environmental regulation coming into force under the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).
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NewsLive Blog: GreenPort Congress and Cruise 2015
Don’t miss the live blog from the GreenPort Congress and Cruise exhibition which will take place in Copenhagen from 6 to 9 October 2015.
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NewsRecycling facility for Danish port
A new recycling facility for the scrapping of oil rigs and vessels is to be opened at the Danish port of Frederikshavn as part of an agreement with US-based Modern American Recycling Services.
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NewsUS initiatives to speed up infrastructure
A new set of actions, including a specific set for environmental reviews, have been announced by the US government to help accelerate construction of critical infrastructure projects in the country.
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NewsSustainable shipping at Kiel
This year’s Port of Kiel prize for sustainability has gone to Niclas Mårtensson, the chief operating officer (COO) of the Stena Line Group.
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NewsLNG first for Finland
The European Commission has committed €23m in funding to build a small scale LNG terminal at Pori on Finland’s west coast – the first of its kind in the country.
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NewsEco-Materials Centre open for business
Envisan, the environmental subsidiary of Jan De Nul Group, has inaugurated its Eco-Materials Production Centre – the first of its kind in the Mediterranean.
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NewsHarbour clean-up vessels
US-based pollution control specialist Elastec is manufacturing trash and debris collection boats to skim floating litter from harbours and waterways.
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NewsCarnival commits to 2020 sustainability goals
Carnival Corporation & plc is continuing its commitment to ‘green’ cruising with new sustainability goals that will see it further reduce its carbon footprint and waste through a number of initiatives by 2020.
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NewsReducing CO2 emissions
Greencarrier Freight Services and CMA-CGM Scandinavia have entered into a long term collaboration project to reduce joint CO2 emissions by 30% in the run up to 2020.
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NewsAward for LNG hybrid barge
Becker Marine Systems has won a prestigious environmental award for its LNG hybrid barge in operation at the Port of Hamburg.
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NewsToronto injects clean energy into operations
PortsToronto is continuing its commitment to environmental sustainability with a new three-year agreement with Canada’s Bullfrog Power for green electricity for all of its operations.
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NewsFelixstowe creates environmental corridor
The UK’s Port of Felixstowe is to create an “environmental corridor” to improve habitats and enhance green areas as part of the Go Green campaign launched by several major port operators earlier this month.
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NewsNorway goes green with five pilot projects
Five pilot projects have been chosen for development as part of Norway’s Green Coastal Shipping Programme, including a green port project with minimal carbon footprint and hybrid LNG/battery vessels.
