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NewsGREEN EFFORTS workshop on Greener Ports
GREEN EFFORTS, the collaborative research project, which is co-funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme, is organising a workshop on “Greener Ports – What to expect from technologies” on 16 April 2013 in Bremen.
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NewsPort of San Diego Promotes Water Conservation Strategies and Pollution Prevention
The Port of San Diego promotes sustainable water management on San Diego Bay Tidelands through a variety of initiatives, helping conserve one of California’s most valuable resources, says Alicia Glassco, Assistant Environmental Specialist at the Unified Port of San Diego.
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NewsSquamish Terminals joins Green Marine
Canadian deep water break bulk terminal, Squamish Terminals (SQT), has become the fifth new member on the West Coast of North America to join the Green Marine environmental programme.
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NewsSevern sewage system for Oz patrol boats
US based water disinfection system provider, Severn Trent De Nora’s Mariner Omnipure sewage treatment system has been selected for use onboard new patrol boats for the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service.
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NewsNew waste collection at Antwerp
In a bid to improve barge waste collection, the Port of Antwerp has constructed a new waste collection facility for barges, the Lillo Park Service Quay.
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NewsAlfa Laval launches PureBallast 3.0
This month, Sweden''s Alfa Laval is launching its third generation chemical-free system for ballast water treatment, PureBallast 3.0, which it says will help re-establish the company as a groundbreaker in ballast water treatment.
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NewsSeattle joins Green Marine Programme
The Port of Seattle has become the first US West Coast port to join the voluntary Green Marine environmental programme.
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NewsShowcasing the development of Indian ports
The first GreenPort South Asia Conference, organised by Mercator Media, took place in Mumbai from 20 to 21 March with as aim to be a catalyst in driving forward the green agenda in maritime ports and terminals across the South Asia region. A few weeks prior to the conference, GreenPort ...
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NewsGibraltar joins green award scheme
The Port of Gibraltar will award sustainable ships certified by the Green Award scheme with a 5% reduction in tonnage dues for certified vessels entering British Gibraltar Territorial Waters and calling at the port from 1 April 2013.
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NewsEmco loading arms for Brazilian terminal
Global fluid handling equipment manufacturer, Emco Wheaton, has supplied global oil and gas company, Petrobras, with high pressure marine loading arms for its new Bahia Regasification Terminal (TRBA) in Brazil.
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NewsGreenPort South Asia papers
Did you miss Mercator Media''s first GreenPort South Asia conference? All papers and presentations from this year are now available to download online.
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NewsRolls-Royce power for ferry of the future
Rolls-Royce plc has signed a contract for the delivery of its highly efficient Azipull propulsion and control system for the ‘World’s First’ completely electric car ferry.
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NewsGreen Port Gateway project begins
America’s Port of Long Beach has launched a US$84m project to remove a railroad bottleneck and build additional on-dock rail capacity to move cargo more efficiently and sustainably.
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NewsEC develops new 2030 policy framework
The European Commission (EC) has begun the development of a 2030 framework for EU climate change and energy policies with the adoption of a Green Paper to launch a public consultation on the content of the framework.
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NewsJN Port visit – finale to a great conference
The successful GreenPort South Asia Conference 2013, organised by Mercator Media Ltd, was followed by a popular port visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Port on 22 March 2013.
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NewsCranes to double Felixstowe rail capacity
The UK’s Port of Felixstowe has received three state-of-the-art rail mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) that will form part of a new rail terminal to double the port’s rail capacity.
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NewsMoving towards pollution prevention and environmental excellence
Understanding and managing environmental risks, mitigating impact and measuring performance are taking greater prominence in the boardroom. With requirements for accountability increasing, there are a number of options for port operators, says Emma Goodchild, Manger at ENVIRON.
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NewsAntwerp wins WPTS environment award
The Port of Antwerp has received a prestigious award at the World Ports and Trade Summit (WPTS) for the second year running – this time for its work with the environment.
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NewsHPA receives energy excellence award
Canada’s Hamilton Port Authority (HPA) has received a ‘Energy Excellence Award’ from energy solutions company, Horizon Utilities, for its energy efficient warehouse.
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NewsTrieste looks to inland waterways
Italy''s Trieste Port Authority (APT) is taking part in the ‘Upgrading of inland waterways and sea ports’ (INWAPO) European project in a bid to boost freight traffic.
