News 2-10 – Page 188
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NewsUS$8.5m LNG vessel incentive
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has offered companies SGD$12m (US$8.5m) funding for the building of LNG-fuelled vessels.
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NewsLNG terminal for Mangalore
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) to build an LNG regasification terminal at the Indian port.
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NewsPort, city and logistics efficiency
After a successful first day, the second day of the GreenPort Congress kicked off with a focus on port-city relationships moderated by Professor Daniel Moon of the World Maritime University.
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NewsPOLB is on the right track
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) is boosting its on-dock rail capacity with a US$93m project that promises to eliminate up to 750 truck trips from regional roadways with every on-dock rail train.
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NewsTraining centre to benefit Humber’s port
Grimsby Institute Group has revealed plans for a unique training centre dedicated to logistics, which will aid the Humber’s growing renewables sector.
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Sustainable biofuels for the future
A new European initiative is being launched with the aim of encouraging and promoting the use of biofuels as a sustainable, reliable, low-emissions alternative for the marine sector.
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NewsTaking the environment into account
For the first time this year GreenPort Live provided instant coverage of the first day of the GreenPort Congress 2015 enabling all those in the industry to share knowledge about putting green practice into place.
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NewsMaking cruising greener
This year’s GreenPort Cruise conference, hosted by Copenhagen Malmo Port, kicked off on 6 October with the added addition of a live blog to keep the whole industry abreast of the latest in sustainability.
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2015 ESPO award nominations
Antwerp, Bremen, Dublin, Guadeloupe and Valencia are the ports which have been nominated for the seventh ESPO Award.
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NewsLIVE BLOG: GreenPort Congress
The second day of the live blog kicks off from the GreenPort Congress exhibition in Copenhagen on 7 October so be sure you don''t miss out on the action.
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NewsInvestments in recycling facilities
For the first time, statements of compliance have been issued to two ship recycling facilities in India – a move welcomed by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).
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NewsNext chapter for Becker’s LNG barge
Becker Marine Systems'' LNG hybrid barge concept is making its way to Rotterdam, where it will be used to support cruise ships and help reduce emissions.
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NewsNext chapter for Becker’s LNG barge
Becker Marine Systems'' LNG hybrid barge concept is making its way to Rotterdam, where it will be used to support cruise ships and help reduce emissions.
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Cleaner diesel technology for Oakland
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Port of Oakland US$277,885 to upgrade cargo-handling equipment and reduce exhaust emissions on the waterfront.
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NewsLIVE BLOG: GreenPort Cruise
The first day of the live blog kicks off from the GreenPort Cruise exhibition taking place in Copenhagen on 6 October 2015 so make sure you don''t miss any of the action.
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Preparing for the ‘Port of the Future’
A new section, ‘Port of the Future’, has been added to the European Commission’s final draft Horizon 2020 Transport Work Programme 2016/2017 meaning that future calls will have a specific sub-session dedicated to ports.
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NewsTurning waste into thermal energy
Canada’s Terragon Environmental Technologies is helping the maritime sector to produce zero-waste discharge and generate its own energy.
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NewsCopenhagen Malmö named ‘Port of the Month’
The Port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) has been named ‘Port of the Month’ this September by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) for its unique cross-border alliance and ‘green’ plans for the future.
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NewsCountdown to the 10th GreenPort Congress
Environmental professionals from maritime ports and terminals will meet in Copenhagen next week to discuss the latest practical solutions to environmental and sustainability issues at the 2015 Greenport Congress.
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NewsKnud E Hansen unveils green cruise concept
Naval architecture consultancy Knud E Hansen has designed an expedition cruise vessel that it claims is a showcase for green technologies and new passenger features.
