Latest News – Page 78
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NewsSustainability on track despite Covid-19
Pioneering energy projects and digitalisation have helped one European port lay solid foundations for a sustainable future, despite Covid-19.
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NewsDevelopment push for Brazilian LNG terminal
New Fortress Energy Inc. has acquired two companies in the LNG sector and announced it will develop an LNG terminal and gas-fired power plant at a port in Brazil.
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NewsManaging dust with design innovation
A terminal at one of Brazil’s busiest ports is successfully managing dust emissions from its grain conveyor system with an innovative transfer chute design.
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NewsCO2 capture project on schedule
A CO2 capture and storage project in Europe is on schedule to store 2.5m tonnes of CO2 from the industry annually in empty gas fields beneath the North Sea as from 2024.
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NewsShipowners to reap more green rewards
Shipowners and ports are set to reap more recognition for going green following the announcement that the Environmental Ship Index will further expand under new leadership.
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NewsGreen hull cleaning firm extends global reach
Environmentally friendly hull cleaning has become more accessible in southern Africa with the launch of a mobile hull cleaning service at a port in the region.
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NewsEco-friendly forklift trucks launch
A new low-cost range of diesel and LPG-powered counterbalance forklift trucks feature Euro Stage V compliant engines to minimise emissions.
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NewsBattery project to drive clean energy shift
A new innovation project aims to cut the cost of marine battery electric drivetrains in half and save ship owners money.
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NewsEfficient electric powered sideloaders
An electric power pack will allow the sideloader industry less charging interruptions because it only needs to be charged once a week.
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NewsHybrid RTGs cut emissions
Cargotec’s Kalmar will supply a US terminal operator with six hybrid rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) for fuel efficiency and minimal emissions.
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NewsSustainable growth for UK ports in 2021
A sustainable growth agenda will be a key focus for UK ports in 2021.
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NewsAir quality monitoring boost in India
Emissions control has been stepped up at a major container port in India with the launch of an air quality monitoring station.
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NewsSouthampton has hydrogen potential
A hydrogen super hub could be built at ABP''s Port of Southampton to support and facilitate the decarbonisation of local industry and transport.
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NewsGhana LNG terminal gets off ground
Sub-Saharan Africa’s first LNG import terminal at a port in Ghana has received a floating regasification unit (FRU) unit that will shortly enable it to offer services to LNG carriers.
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NewsShore power supplier for sustainable ports
Park-Line Aqua will supply the uniform shore-based power system for inland shipping and river cruises for a group of European ‘shore-based power parties’.
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NewsGaussin e-tractors aid NZ decarbonisation
Gaussin has delivered seven APM 75T HE fully electric port tractors to a New Zealand port operator to help it align itself to the country’s 2019 ‘zero carbon’ law.
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NewsLNG terminal commits to green power
One Spanish LNG terminal will boost its eco credentials by only using green power from now on, following a deal with an energy company.
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NewsSpanish port joins climate action collaborative
The Port Authority of Valencia has joined the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPSP) to add its weight to the sector’s commitment to decarbonisation.
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NewsGreener logistics with Oosterweel Link
A construction contract has been awarded for the Right Bank sub-project of the Oosterweel Link in Antwerp that will help ease port truck congestion and make European logistics greener.
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NewsClean energy analysis cuts carbon emissions
Two clean energy initiatives have reduced one British port’s diesel consumption and eliminated 700 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
