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  • Wightlink’s new vessel will be the first ferry to utilise Wärtsilä hybrid battery technology
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    Wärtsilä efficiency for UK hybrid ferry

    2016-07-26T10:35:00Z

    A new ferry being built at the Cemre shipyard in Turkey for UK operator Wightlink, will feature a comprehensive range of Wärtsilä equipment to ensure a high level of environmental efficiency.

  • New hybrid locomotives for Metrans Photo: HHLA / Thies Rätzke
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    Hybrid locomotives at Hamburg

    2016-07-26T09:02:00Z

    Rail subsidiary Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), Metrans, has opted for new Alstrom hybrid technology locomotives to more efficiently shunt volumes around at the Port of Hamburg.

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    Energy efficiency impacts

    2016-07-25T15:37:00Z

    Wärtsilä’s latest energy efficiency bulletin has focused on how the overall energy efficiency of a vessel is determined by the choices made throughout its lifecycle.

  • BYD electrifies US port
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    Electrifying Los Angeles

    2016-07-22T09:55:00Z

    BYD has launched a US$26m Green Omni Terminal Demonstration Project, which will demonstrate zero emission technologies at the Port of Los Angeles.

  • ‘APL Japan’ receives shore side power at QQCTUA
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    Cold ironing in China

    2016-07-21T12:18:00Z

    APL’s joint-venture terminal, Qingdao Qianwan United Advance Container Terminal (QQCTUA) in China, has completed a cold-ironing trial to ensure it has the capability to meet new Chinese emission regulations.

  • QVC has its Knowsley distribution centre nine miles from the Port of Liverpool
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    Green cargo initiative milestone

    2016-07-21T11:25:00Z

    The UK’s Peel Ports Group has secured 100 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative which aims to promote the Port of Liverpool as a cost saving green choice for shippers.

  • DP World London Gateway Port has been awarded the Planet Mark certification
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    Green certification for DP World

    2016-07-21T09:15:00Z

    DP World London Gateway Port has been awarded the green Planet Mark for demonstrating a commitment to carbon emissions reduction.

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    Dredging focus at Hamburg

    2016-07-20T15:51:00Z

    Hamburg Port Authority HPA has taken delivery of a new €7.5 million floating dredger in a bid to tackle silt build-up.

  • The 8th ESPO Award will be officially handed out on 9 November 2016 in Brussels
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    ESPO award shortlist

    2016-07-20T09:20:00Z

    The shortlist for the 8th ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports has been announced, this year’s theme is ‘nature in ports''.

  • At the Hamburg Cruise Terminal, Stemmann-Technik has installed a rolling onshore power supply system for cruise ships
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    Powering cruise vessels

    2016-07-19T12:38:00Z

    German energy expert, Stemmann-Technik, has completed onshore power supply projects for cruise ship terminals at the ports of Hamburg and Shanghai and supplied a charging system for a new electric ferry.

  • Li-ion battery technology for Kalmar
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    Lithium-ion battery technology

    2016-07-19T09:15:00Z

    Kalmar has launched new emissions-free lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology for its five to nine tonne electric forklift truck range.

  • The Singapore venture with Keppel extends Shell's LNG bunkering business into Asia as plans for a bunker barge (pictured) for the Rotterdam GATE terminal proceed
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    Keppel and Shell in Singapore LNG bunker venture

    2016-07-18T13:26:00Z

    Keppel Corp and Shell have formed a joint venture to provide LNG bunkering services in Singapore, as the Maritime and Ports Authority (MPA) extends its green shipping incentive to LNG fuelled vessels.

  • GreenPort Congress takes place from 11 to 14 October 2016
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    Tackling global climate change

    2016-07-18T13:18:00Z

    The eleventh GreenPort Cruise and Congress is being hosted by Venice Port Authority in October, and this year the main focus will be helping ports to tackle the issue of global climate change, writes Anne-Marie Causer.

  • Algeciras BrainPort 2020 aims to improve port products and services to promote enhanced efficiency, security and sustainability
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    ‘Smart’ and sustainable ports

    2016-07-18T13:18:00Z

    As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and big data, writes Lauren Riga.

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    Rope discard solution

    2016-07-18T13:16:00Z

    A new device that can quickly tie and unfasten rope is tackling the problem of rope being cut and discarded into the ocean.

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    Oil spill co-operative

    2016-07-18T12:54:00Z

    Dutch oil pollution expert, Koseq, and UK oil recovery and environment expert, Vikoma, have joined forces to serve the oilspill industry at a higher level.

  • Three of the Eco Wave Power Floaters
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    European first for wave energy array

    2016-07-18T09:34:00Z

    Eco Wave Power’s new energy project in Gibraltar was formally opened at the beginning of June.

  • Wärtsilä’s LNG value chain
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    Wartsila’s LNG focus

    2016-07-14T15:51:00Z

    Wärtsilä has formed a coalition with other marine industry players to increase the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel.

  • Essar Ports plans to set up a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) near Hazira
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    Investing in LNG

    2016-07-14T12:08:00Z

    India’s Essar Ports Ltd is reportedly attempting to strengthen its business by investing in an LNG terminal to diversify its business.

  • Ryan Hertel
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    PEMA focuses on lighting

    2016-07-13T11:55:00Z

    Lighting may not always be the first thing that people associate with ports and terminals – rather, immense container vessels manoeuvring along the quayside and automated cranes quietly moving containers to their appointed positions tend to capture the imagination, writes Lars Meurling, Chair of the PEMA Safety & Environment Committee ...