News 2-10 – Page 175
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NewsRenewable energy at forefront of new Iceland port
The Icelandic government is forging ahead with its plans to build a new, wholly sustainable, port on the Arctic Ocean and is seeking support from German port management company, bremenports, for the project.
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NewsLNG and methanol lead the pack
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol are the most promising alternatives to help reduce the shipping sector’s carbon footprint, according to a report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC).
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New LNG terminal
At the east coast port of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh, India’s GMR Group is hoping to invest $70.8m in a 175m tonne-a-year LNG terminal.
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NewsFrance and the Netherlands connect
The Port of Rotterdam is better connected to northern France thanks to a new inland shipping schedule and rail link.
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NewsGothenburg sustainability report
Gothenburg Port Authority has released its 2015 sustainability report, emphasising the port’s success in becoming climate-neutral whilst highlighting challenges that remain for 2016 and beyond.
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NewsESPO port reception facilities directive
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has presented its position paper on the revision of the port reception facilities (PRF) directive.
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Electrical power in Mauritius
Port Louis in Mauritius has announced that it will be replacing its current diesel power generation facilities with electric power.
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NewsHamburg Süd report shows lower emissions
Hamburg Süd has become the world’s first container shipping line to publish its sustainability report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Standard Disclosures (Core), showing that a self-imposed emissions reduction plan is on target.
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NewsColombian container terminal goes electric
Conductix-Wampfler has modified seven diesel rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery (ZPMC) at TCBuen at the Colombian terminal.
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NewsLNG hybrid barge enters second season in Hamburg
Following a successful year helping improve air quality at the Port of Hamburg, the HUMMEL, Becker Marine Systems’ LNG hybrid barge, will again be supplying low emission power to the AIDAsol this year.
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NewsTelestack’s new range on show at Hillhead
Mobile bulk material handling solutions company, Telestack, will be exhibiting its new range of equipment at quarrying, construction and recycling show, Hillhead 2016, in Derbyshire.
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NewsKonecranes ditches merger to buy Terex MHPS
Konecranes has signed an agreement to purchase Terex’s Material Handling & Port Solutions (MHPS) for a combined offer of cash and shares.
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NewsTenth Energy Star cert for Oakland
The Port of Oakland’s headquarters, at 530 Water Street, has been awarded a certification for energy efficiency by the US EPA.
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NewsWärtsilä joins LNG project
Wärtsilä has announced it is to join Project Forward, a concept developed in May 2015 to facilitate LNG propulsion and help meet emission regulations.
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NewsDe-bunkering first for Netherlands
The first de-bunkering of a LNG-powered inland waterway barge, Greenstream, has been successfully carried out at the Port of Moerkijk in the Netherlands.
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Energy consumption in container terminals
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has released a document concluding the findings of its energy consumption survey.
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NewsMinimising environmental impact
PortsToronto has demonstrated how it’s helping to reduce its environmental impact in its 2015 Audited Financial Statements.
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Tackling air pollution
The UK roads minister has visited Liverpool to assess proposals to increase transport links to the expanded Liverpool2 terminal opening this summer.
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NewsLNG first for France
A new flagship from Germany’s AIDA Cruises has become the first cruise ship to be operated by LNG at HAROPA - Port of Le Havre.
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NewsTaking advantage of offshore wind
The Port of Rotterdam is constructing a new deepsea quay to build offshore windfarm components to better cash in on the booming offshore sector.
