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  • The Port also hosed the Vasco2 research project
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    Energy innovation at Marseille Fos

    2017-03-06T16:02:00Z

    Marseille Fos released its 2016 results which show a total cargo of 81m tonnes and a spike in passenger numbers with 2.7m visitors overall and 1.6m cruise visitors.

  • The electric cranes will help modernise and improve port efficiency in Puerto Rico Photo: Aidan Fleming, Port of Cork
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    Electric cranes for LNG ops

    2017-03-06T10:44:00Z

    Liebherr is delivering efficient electric cranes to Puerto Rico which will be used to load and discharge containerised cargo aboard Crowley’s two new LNG powered Con-Ro ships.

  • ASV commuter ferry will start demonstrations in March
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    Battery electric ASV commuter ferry

    2017-03-03T11:54:00Z

    Effect Ships International (ESI) and Echandia Marine (EM) have developed a new non-polluting, fast, economical commuter vessel.

  • Carnival will equip more than 85 of its vessels with scrubbers through 2020
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    Carnival gets ahead with scrubber installations

    2017-03-01T17:07:00Z

    Carnival Corporation plc is to install and certify Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) on 60 ships across its global fleet, meaning that it’s on course to equip more than 85 of its vessels through 2020.

  • LED floodlighting for Auckland’s Port to deliver massive energy savings
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    LED lighting for Auckland

    2017-03-01T16:57:00Z

    The Ports of Auckland is installing LED floodlighting as a part of its efforts to become one of the most sustainable ports in New Zealand.

  • Artists impression of Spartacus which will be delivered in 2019
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    LNG dredger for DEME

    2017-03-01T16:23:00Z

    A new LNG-powered Cutter Suction Dreger is set to join the DEME fleet and will be built at Royal IHC in the Netherlands.

  • With hybrid technology, the units can reduce annual CO2 emissions by over 50 tonnes each
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    Greener equipment to meet efficiency goals

    2017-03-01T12:51:00Z

    Kalmar has bagged an order for eight Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers from DP World Antwerp Gateway terminal in Belgium, which have been ordered to help meet the terminal’s efficiency goals.

  • The partnership between H-Energy and the port has been called a major step in the development of LNG infrastructure
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    LNG FRSU project at Jaigarh

    2017-03-01T11:28:00Z

    Hiranandani Energy (H-Energy) is setting up a LNG re-gasification project at Jaigarh, India, starting with the construction work of a jetty for the floating regasification and storage unit (FRSU) at the port.

  • POLA has been called the world's most plugged in port
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    Working together to reduce emissions

    2017-02-28T12:45:00Z

    Global engineering group Cavotec and the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) continue to cement their alternative marine power partnership with the unveiling of a new shore-side power connection for an iconic world war two battleship.

  • Holistic thinking: PEMA wants ports and shippers to establish an open dialogue to tackle challenges holistically
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    PEMA calls for “more cross-industry dialogue”

    2017-02-27T12:17:00Z

    Members of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) are calling for cross-industry dialogue to address supply chain challenges such as container vessel size and shipping alliances.

  • APM Terminals is investing USD$200m in new efficiency technology at Port Elizabeth terminal to allow for it to receive ultra large container ships
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    A greener more competitive edge

    2017-02-27T11:26:00Z

    APM Terminals is investing USD$200m in new efficiency technology at its US Port Elizabeth terminal to allow for it to receive ultra large container ships.

  • The commission last year supported Finland's plans for an LNG terminal
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    EU support for LNG terminals

    2017-02-27T10:22:00Z

    European Union Member States have agreed on the Commission’s proposal to invest €444m in energy infrastructure projects, including the strategic move to create new LNG terminals across Europe.

  • First Tidal Thames Environment & Heritage Conference
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    Balancing business with the environment

    2017-02-23T10:07:00Z

    The Port of London Authority (PLA) unveiled its vision to increase freight and passenger transport on the Thames while making the river cleaner at its recent environmental conference.

  • The vessel will have a heavy focus on reducing noise and emissions
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    Ulstein hybrid vessel contract

    2017-02-20T18:08:00Z

    Boatbuilder Ulstein Verft and Norwegian ferry operator Color Line have signed a contract to construct what they call the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel.

  • Seabin is a floating rubbish bin that can be located in the water at marinas, docks, yacht clubs
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    Wärtsilä to help tackle marine litter

    2017-02-20T15:52:00Z

    Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Seabin Project to join its global pilot programme addressing the worldwide littering problem affecting oceans.

  • Intermodal Terminal WienCont in Vienna Photo: Hans Künz GmbH
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    Quietening down equipment

    2017-02-20T13:51:00Z

    LASE isn''t just looking to make port equipment safer, it also wants to reduce noise emissions at the quayside.

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    Improving the efficiency of RTGs

    2017-02-17T16:58:00Z

    Royal HaskoningDHV has recently completed a three-year collaborative project with University of Reading, CRESS Energy Systems and Valencia Port Foundation to improve the energy efficiency of RTGs.

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    Lloyd's low carbon report

    2017-02-16T12:31:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register has released its findings from its latest report which examines the outlook for renewables, nuclear, grid and infrastructure as well as energy storage.

  • Trafigura will invest around $30m into the site at Teesport Photo: PD Ports
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    LNG terminal to reopen at Teesport

    2017-02-16T10:43:00Z

    The LNG import terminal at Teesport in the UK looks set to reopen as Swiss commodity trader Trafigura eyes its potential as a major hub for large scale energy infrastructure projects.

  • Port of Rostock sees first bunkering of a chemical tanker with LNG
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    LNG bunkering at Rostock

    2017-02-16T09:52:00Z

    Bomin Linde LNG GmbH & Co. KG has conducted the first bunkering of a chemical tanker with LNG at a German port.