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NewsExploiting the advantages of being energy independent
Shippers are exploring wind and solar power as they strive to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by becoming more energy independent.
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NewsPort operators cut costs with dust reduction technology
Dust control technology is helping reduce surface dust and airborne particles which can affect port equipment.
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NewsLNG terminal saves jobs at UK port
LNG operations are helping to keep hundreds of people employed at the UK''s Port of Milford Haven.
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NewsGreen discounts scheme expands to China
A Chinese port supplier has become the country''s first to incentivise green ships, ports and service providers.
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NewsUS port to benefit from electric truck trial
A US port is looking to benefit from a feasibility trial of zero-emission freight handling using all-electric trucks.
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NewsRenewable energy support pays off for ports
Ports could receive infrastructure investment by supporting offshore renewable energy projects.
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NewsLondon port switches its attention to air quality
With the concern over air quality issue in cities and public health rising, the Port of London Authority (PLA) in the UK is working to develop a new air quality strategy for the Thames.
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NewsGeorgia opts for energy saving LEDs
An American port authority is investing in LED lighting to reduce energy costs and improve its environmental footprint.
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NewsIrish LNG terminal will attract more cruise
A floating storage and regasification unit and LNG import terminal aim to bring cruise vessels to Cork.
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NewsDisney LNG cruise vessels could present a new business opportunity
Cruise port operators may be able to attract new business from newbuild Disney LNG cruise vessels if they have the right infrastructure.
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NewsTexan port wins kudos for environmental performance
Corpus Christi has become the first port in Texas USA to gain kudos from green certification which recognises its environmental performance.
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NewsAustralian terminal operator spends thousands on community improvements
An Australian terminal operator is granting eighteen local community organisations AUS$250,000 to help change young people’s lives for the better.
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NewsOakland to cooperate in investigation to cut harmful diesel fumes
California''s Port of Oakland says it will cooperate fully with an investigation into whether it is sufficiently tackling harmful diesel fumes.
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NewsPetronas scraps Pacific NorthWest LNG project because of poor market conditions
Petronas has scrapped its Pacific NorthWest LNG export terminal project in British Colombia Canada blaming poor market conditions.
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NewsA voyage towards a zero-emission ferry fleet
The need for cleaner and more efficient vessels, with many governments setting and striving to meet ambitious targets for emissions reductions, means that sustainable ferry technology is a growing area for the maritime industry.
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NewsThe state of the inland waterways
It has been a couple of years since the European Court of Auditors (ECA) flagged up problems with the development of inland waterways in Europe, Anne-Marie Causer investigates where we are at now.
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NewsMombasa Eco Hoppers reduce dust
Dust reduction measures will be taken at the Port of Mombasa in Kenya with the order of four SAMSON Eco Hoppers with ATEX, which are expected to improve air quality at the site.
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NewsGreen award for load monitoring expert
A UK based load monitoring expert has won a green award for its sustainable business growth model for its commitment to making its own operations more sustainable.
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NewsClean air plan tackles California pollution
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have released a draft of their 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) to further key pollution reduction and zero emissions goals.
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NewsEco-friendly waste management crane
A new Sennebogen compact material handler for waste management could help make port operations more environmentally friendly.
