News 2-10 – Page 118
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NewsEPA grant for New Orleans retrofit
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a National Clean Diesel Funding grant to the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and project partner, the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) to help retrofit the engine of a conventional diesel locomotive for a low-emission output beyond current requirements.
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NewsWater quality monitoring for dredging project
Real-time monitoring of water quality will be used to help protect the environment during essential maintenance dredging at the Port of Hay Point in Queensland, Australia.
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NewsRail freight app improves efficiency
Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched an application offering real-time insight into rail freight flows to improve planning efficiency for operations and anticipate schedule deviations more effectively.
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NewsCagliari set for alternative energy role
Sardinia is set to become an LNG hub. Massimo Deiana, chairman of the Sardinian Port Authority System, explains what this means for Cagliari and the island’s other cruise ports
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NewsMore solar power for Southampton
A GB£12m upgrade to ABP Port of Southampton’s Ocean Cruise Terminal will include 2,000 roof-mounted solar panels to boost its status as the UK’s first carbon neutral cruise terminal and increase its existing solar energy production.
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NewsLarge electric vehicle order for PSA
VDL Automated Vehicles will supply at least 80 electric and automated vehicles to port group PSA International to drive down emissions at the new Tuas Terminal.
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NewsAirborne noise notation for ships in ports
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released what is believed to be an industry first airborne noise emission notation (ABN) and ShipRight procedure to meet increasing demand for a standard and methodology to control airborne noise emissions from ships in ports.
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NewsHybrid cranes help Oakland’s war on pollution
The Port of Oakland’s largest container terminal is converting 13 diesel-powered yard cranes to hybrid power with the aim of cutting 45t of diesel-related air pollutants annually.
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NewsVancouver completes river improvement project
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has completed a project to improve safety and protect native flora and fauna by removing derelict boats and structures along the Fraser River.
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NewsPort stakeholders step up to 2030 challenge
The organisation behind an ambitious global initiative to implement major environmental changes to achieve sustainability in port cities by 2030 faces one of its biggest challenges this year in co-ordinating how its many diverse participants can achieve change.
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NewsCorvus Energy cuts Chinese port emissions
Corvus Energy will supply the energy storage system (ESS) for 20 battery-hybrid RTG cranes designed by CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering (CCCCSEE) and to be used in Chinese ports.
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NewsSecond LNG FRSU for Bangladesh
Excelerate Energy’s floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) Excelerate has undergone maintenance work ahead of its journey to the Bay of Bengal to serve as Bangladesh’s second FRSU.
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NewsPioneering sustainable methanol project
The Port of Antwerp is taking the next step in the transition to alternative energy sources and becoming a carbon-neutral port by leading a new pilot project which aims to produce 4,000-8,000t of sustainable methanol per year.
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NewsFirst LNG bunkering in Polish ports
Grupa LOTOS and PGNiG have carried out the first LNG bunkering operations in the Polish ports of Gdansk and Gdynia and helped promote the use of LNG in the Baltic Sea.
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NewsAshdod orders ecological hoppers
Israel’s Port of Ashdod has ordered two self-propelled Bedeschi ecological Hoppers with active dust collection systems to help control dust emissions.
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NewsMontreal investing in electrification
The Port of Montreal’s Viau Terminal will explore equipment and infrastructure electrification to improve its efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsPort of London Authority targets biodiversity
The Port of London Authority’s Thames Vision seeks sustainability in the port and environment. Environment manager Tanya Ferry explains how it works
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NewsNoise emissions best practise guide launches
Project NEPTUNES is launching a best practice guide for ports on measuring, labelling and mitigating noise emissions of vessels at ports.
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NewsFirst bunkering for ferry at Port of Visby
The world’s largest bunker supply vessel for LNG has conducted the first LNG bunker supply operation for Destination Gotland’s newbuild ferry ''Visborg'' at the ferry pier of Sweden’s Port of Visby.
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NewsWorld’s largest ship undergoes hull cleaning
Fleet Cleaner has performed the hull cleaning of the largest vessel in the world at the Port of Rotterdam without downtime and despite stormy weather.
