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NewsBatteries to boost energy storage on ferries
Corvus Energy will supply lithium ion battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) to power five new green all-electric ferries being built for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1.
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NewsEnergy reuse system to reduce emissions
A new energy capture storage and reuse system for container terminal yard handling equipment could help terminals reduce fuel bills, emissions and power peaks.
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NewsWärtsilä to ramp up provision with Hamina LNG terminal
Wärtsilä’s new Finnish LNG terminal has received the necessary building permits for construction to begin ramping up the company’s terminal portfolio.
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NewsKonecranes expands its reach with a rush of green equipment orders
Konecranes has secured a rush of green equipment orders for both its mobile harbour cranes and its lift trucks from Europe and Asia.
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NewsChina will enter the private LNG terminal market to meet demand
Reuters reports that China will soon enter the private LNG terminal market in order to meet the demand surge for the clean fuel.
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NewsPort-community relations and environmental solutions at GreenPort Congress America 2018
The second day of Green Port Congress America 2018 centred around the opportunity for delegates to exchange ideas and troubleshoot issues surrounding sustainability.
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NewsKalmar to offer full e-range by 2021 to reduce emissions
Kalmar plans to make electrically-powered versions of all its equipment available by 2021 as part of a commitment to reducing emissions in cargo and material handling operations by fostering eco-efficient technologies.
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NewsGreenPort Congress in American first
The first GreenPort Congress held in America opened on 16 May at the Baltimore Convention Center and focused on innovative techniques and technologies to reduce port emissions.
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NewsTaiwan takes a four-strand green approach to pollution
Taiwan International Ports Corp (TIPC) is carrying out a four-strand approach to reducing environmental pollution and impact to boost competitiveness as part of its ‘Taiwan Greening the Ports Action Plan.’
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NewsMaryland officials to offer practical insight at GreenPort Congress Americas
The Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Boyd K. Rutherford, will be opening GreenPort Congress Americas on 16 May.
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NewsNorway adopts zero-emissions regulations in world heritage fjords
The Norwegian Parliament has adopted a resolution to halt emissions from cruise ships and ferries in the Norwegian world heritage fjords as soon as technically possible and no later than 2026 to make the fjords the world’s first zero emissions zone at sea.
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NewsUK’s first carbon neutral terminal helping renewable electricity production at Southampton
ABP Southampton has installed more than 2,000 roof-mounted solar panels on the Port of Southampton’s largest cruise terminal to make it carbon neutral as part of a programme to invest more than GB£1m in solar energy on ABP-owned buildings.
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NewsPRF Directive fixed fee could result in an “unreasonable” amount of garbage
ESPO claims the proposed revision of the Port Reception Facilities (PRF) Directive to incentivise port waste facilities users to deliver by introducing the 100% fixed fee could result in "unreasonable" amounts of garbage.
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NewsFinnish based consortium works towards smart green shipping
A Finnish collaborative digitalisation consortium has been set up with a specific focus on energy efficiency improvement and emissions reduction of ship energy systems.
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NewsFrederikshavn fuel terminal to be designed to meet sulphur directive
Stena Oil has signed an agreement to create a new marine fuel terminal in the Port of Frederikshavn which will be fully adapted for the new Sulphur Directive 2020.
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NewsExxonMobil Mass Flow Metering could cut bunkering times in Singapore
Following the recent mandate from The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) ExxonMobil is launching a Mass Flow Metering System (MFMS) for marine gas oil in Singapore which should help reduce bunkering times.
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NewsVolvo LNG truck could change the face of long-haul
Volvo has introduced what it calls the first LNG-powered heavy-duty truck offering a viable alternative for heavy regional and long-haul operations in Finland.
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NewsBarcelona terminal will accommodate next-generation green cruise ships
Carnival Corporation has opened a brand-new cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona which will accommodate its next-generation green cruisers powered by LNG.
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NewsDundee heavy-lift crane opens up the market for offshore wind
The Port of Dundee is installing a crane as part of a GB£10m investment to equip the quayside to take advantage of future decommissioning and offshore wind work.
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NewsPeel Ports signs up to the sustainable benefits of rail
Peel Ports has partnered with the UK’s largest rail freight company to provide the first rail service for containers via the Port of Liverpool.
