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NewsCruise not to blame for NO2, finds study
Air quality monitors used at the Port of Kiel to measure emissions of nitrous oxides (NOx) and fine particulate matter (PM) around its cruise ship terminal have shown that cruise ships are not responsible for high levels of NO2.
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NewsCollaboration brings LNG trucks to Rotterdam
Containerships has signed a collaboration agreement with Don Trucking which guarantees 15 new LNG-fuelled trucks for Containerships’ land operations in the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsPlan for clean energy freight charging points
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, national government and four provinces have made agreements to develop charging points for clean energy along the two most important freight transport corridors heading for Germany.
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NewsOman MoU targets environmental management
SOHAR Port and Freezone and Oman’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for environmental management and best practise.
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NewsOffshore wind base construction begins
Construction has begun on the GB£10m operations & maintenance (O&M) base for Galloper Offshore Wind Farm at Hutchison Ports Harwich International.
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NewsSecond trucking firm goes electric at Oakland
Impact Transportation has become the second trucking company at the Port of Oakland to invest in zero emissions equipment with the purchase of an all-electric truck for yard operations.
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NewsRotterdam thermal plant recycles waste
REKO has started construction on a new EUR125m thermal treatment plant at the Port of Rotterdam that will process an annual total of 1.2m tonnes of residual mineral waste into clean sand, gravel, electricity and heat.
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NewsProject to promote LNG use in Spanish ports
A project which will promote the use of LNG as fuel in Spanish ports has been selected by the European Commission (EC) for funding.
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NewsOil spill recovery underway at Indian port
Oil spill recovery work is taking place at Kamarajar Port following an incident on the 18 November which resulted in two tonnes of oil contaminating the waters around the port.
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NewsFirst LNG bunker delivery at Mukran Port
Titan LNG has successfully completed the first-ever LNG bunker delivery at Mukran Port in the Baltic Sea.
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NewsGB£1m solar project at Port of Goole
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested over GB£1m on a rooftop solar project at the UK’s Port of Goole to generate enough clean energy to power the port on solar alone during peak generation times.
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News5G supports electricity grid and automation
5G has successfully been used in trials to enable operational efficiency with smart electricity grid and harbour automation in a development which could see ports move closer to zero emissions.
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NewsBlyth completes flood wall
A £600,000 flood wall to protect homes and businesses in Blyth from tidal flooding has been completed by the Environment Agency and Port of Blyth.
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NewsEfficient spreader reduces eco-impact
APM Terminals Poti, Georgia has commissioned a new revolving spreader to load copper concentrate into bulk vessels, improve efficiency and minimise environmental impact during bulk cargo loading operations.
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NewsBarcelona LNG fuelling station opens
The first LNG fuelling station in Spain''s state port system has been opened at the Port of Barcelona to promote the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel for land transport of goods.
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NewsLowestoft site has offshore wind potential
A 13-acre development site being cleared at the Port of Lowestoft’s Shell Quay could be used for infrastructure to support the offshore wind industry.
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NewsEco hull cleaning arrives in Panama
HullWiper is now offering affordable and eco-friendly hull cleaning to ship owners and operators in the Panama Canal area, in partnership with subsea services provider Talleres Industriales.
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NewsRotterdam wins ESPO Award 2018
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has been awarded the ESPO Award 2018 for its business and community engagement, the creation of a good workplace environment and investment in a diverse and inclusive environment.
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NewsUSD$3m for Hueneme zero emissions project
The Port of Hueneme has been awarded USD$3m from the California Air Resources Board to launch a zero emissions ship to shore freight project.
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NewsECSA welcomes MEPC 73 outcomes
The ECSA welcomed the progress made at Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 73 on some key environmental issues affecting the whole marine industry.
