News 2-10 – Page 101
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NewsTree-planting project tackles deforestation
A tree-planting initiative has been carried out by a port operator to help reduce the rate of global deforestation inside or near its ports and facilities.
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NewsEastland Port’s stormwater is clean enough to drink
How a New Zealand port is treating its stormwater runoff to produce clean results, even after heavy rain.
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NewsJapan: A potential LNG bunkering hub
A recent report from the International Transport Forum (ITF) suggests that Japan has the potential to become a major international LNG bunkering hub. Nicholas Newman reports.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering for French port
Four organisations have partnered to carry out the first LNG bunkering for a port in France with the truck-to-ship LNG bunkering of an LNG-powered hopper dredger.
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NewsPorts and shipping key to decarbonisation
The UK’s Shipping Minister has highlighted the importance of ports and shipping during a decarbonisation conference.
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NewsEPA jumpstarts Cleaner Trucks Initiative
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input on an initiative for cleaner emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.
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NewsGB£7m electric gantry cranes investment
Six electric rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes have arrived at a UK port as part of its container terminal expansion.
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NewsMTTS bunkering implemented at Spanish port
One of Spain’s major ports now offers Multi Truck to Ship (MTTS) LNG bunkering to help reduce emissions following investment by a Spanish shipping line.
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NewsYamal LNG transshipments now at Belgian port
The LNG terminal at a Belgian port has successfully loaded a Yenisei River vessel with LNG from its newly commissioned storage tank, marking the beginning of a long term contract with Yamal Trade.
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NewsAIVP debates sustainable port cities
AIVP will debate sustainable port cities and their role in global strategies for sustainable development at a UN-organised event.
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NewsEmissions-busting shore power system launches
A container ship has become the first vessel to use a French terminal’s new shore power facilities which will enable zero emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides and fine particles at berth.
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NewsTackling road emissions with rail
A new daily rail service at a UK port will strengthen existing rail operations set up to make cargo transportation more efficient while reducing transit time and emissions.
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NewsWork starts on energy rich roof solar scheme
ABP is investing GB£6.8m in a roof mounted solar scheme at a UK port to supply almost 29% of its energy requirement.
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NewsCorvus batteries order for hybrid port cranes
Corvus Energy has been awarded a contract to supply batteries for new fuel-efficient hybrid port cranes to be used by a US port authority to reduce emissions, fuel costs and noise.
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NewsDigitalisation of Portsmouth International Port
A new terminal operating system will improve efficiency at Portsmouth International Port, says Ulf Hille-Dahl, Sales Executive International Market at Hogia Logistics Systems AB.
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NewsUS$1.8m grant to invest in eco equipment
A port on the east coast of the US has secured a US$1.8m grant to replace diesel-powered equipment with more environmentally friendly versions to reduce emissions.
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NewsHybrid RTGs help terminal cut emissions
Two Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) with hybrid drivelines will help a container terminal in Argentina reduce emissions and protect the environment.
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NewsFirst SBBT in Mediterranean
The first Semi-Ballastable Barge Transporter (SBBT) in the Mediterranean region is being built as part of a project involving six European ports.
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NewsWorld’s largest BSV granted bunkering permit
The world’s largest bunker supply vessel (BSV) for LNG has received a German port''s first licence to conduct LNG ship-to-ship bunkering operations.
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NewsConsortium aims to reduce CO2 emissions
Eight players in the port sector have signed a collaboration agreement as a first move towards the possible development of carbon capture, utilisation & storage (CCUS) infrastructure.
