News 2-10 – Page 138
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NewsDust regulations enforce monitoring
A dust emissions regulation effective June will help reduce the risk of port workers developing of a harmful lung condition caused by exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
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NewsTorqeedo powering electric workboat fleet in China
The City of Suzhou in eastern China has deployed a fleet of electric workboats powered by Torqeedo motors as part of a programme to clean up its canals and waterways.
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NewsStena Line opts for Corvus for ferry battery refit
Stena Line has chosen Corvus Energy as its supplier of choice to convert one of its flagship ro-pax ferries to battery power.
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NewsPort of Los Angeles hosts clean air collaborative
Participants from ports around the Pacific Rim, Asia, the Americas and Europe have gathered in Los Angeles to discuss innovations and best practices for reducing emissions from port-related operations.
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NewsKhalifa freight station takes trucks off the roads
A new container freight station at Khalifa Port in the UAE aims to improve logistics efficiency and environmental performance by reducing truck movements.
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NewsShip to shore power contract for Port of Genoa
Genoa Port in Italy is set to benefit from a €8 million ship to shore power project to help it meet EU environmental sustainability standards.
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NewsPort of Long Beach plans zero emissions long term
The Port of Long Beach has received a US$9.7 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate zero-emissions cargo handling equipment.
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NewsOil spill monitoring buoys gain notoriety
An integrated systems manufacturers is reporting high levels of interest in its oil spill monitoring buoys following several recent port and harbour installations in the Middle East.
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NewsICS warning ahead of IMO climate talks
Ahead of critical meetings at the IMO which commence on 3 April the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) says that governments must compromise in order to agree a strategy for the further reduction of CO2 emissions.
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NewsStena joins smart electric transport initiative
Stena Line has joined a unique industry cooperation for smart electric transport which aims to increase the electrification of shipping.
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NewsAntwerp opens the door to onshore power
Antwerp Port Authority has signed an agreement with Siemens, ASEA Brown Boveri, Schneider Electric, Actemium and Techelec to provide for onshore power for seagoing vessels in the Port of Antwerp.
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NewsUsing drones to tackle ocean plastic pollution
British Science Week will this year focus on the ocean and the significance of science and technology in combating harmful levels of plastic in our seas.
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NewsStraddle carrier conversion project at Barcelona
The Port of Barcelona is converting straddle carrier to natural gas as part of its overall LNG strategy.
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NewsLNG distribution hub in planning at Livorno
A new company has been created that will push ahead with the creation of a new LNG distribution hub at the Port of Livorno.
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NewsRightShip developments aiding carbon accountability
A carbon offset programme and carbon accounting tool are helping shipping operations and the ports they use become carbon neutral.
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NewsSMM 2018 Green Shipping Conference
Stricter environmental regulations on ballast water and sulphur emissions are forcing the shipping industry to take action and this year’s SMM 2018 will showcase future-proof technologies to help operators meet tighter targets.
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NewsHungary seeks expansion to cater for LNG
A Hungarian shipper will call for a tender to build a HUF2.2bn LNG terminal at the country’s Port of Csepel.
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NewsAsian ports face US$49bn in climate change costs
Protecting Asia-Pacific ports against climate change could cost up to US$49 billion, according to new research commissioned by HSBC from sustainability analysts Asia Research and Engagement (ARE).
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NewsGreen terminal tractors for Dutch logistics firm
Kalmar is to supply T2 terminal tractors to a leading Dutch logistics operator which will enable it to achieve both a sustainable increase in productivity and make its vehicle fleet more environmentally friendly.
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NewsMore top keynotes announced for GreenPort Americas
More top keynote speakers from the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) and The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) have been added to the bill of the first GreenPort Americas Congress.
