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NewsGreening bulk handling
Dust emissions from bulk handling is a common problem worldwide and while some work is being done to reduce the environmental footprint, Ray Lee from Portside Solutions told GreenPort there’s a long way to go.
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NewsKalmar unveils green reachstacker solution
Kalmar has launched a new drive train system embedded into its Gloria reachstacker said to offer ‘greener’ operations, with 40% less fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions.
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NewsNew more efficient Kalmar ASC
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched its next generation automatic stacking crane (ASC) system at the TOC Europe exhibition in Rotterdam.
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NewsBoxreload cuts carbon and costs
Hutchison Ports Holdings has launched what it calls a ground-breaking web-based tool to allow road hauliers to reduce costs and cut emissions.
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NewsIncreasing supply chain efficiency
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is embracing new technology to help increase supply chain efficiency with a new mobile app which aims to expedite containerised cargo.
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NewsNABU calls for stricter regulations
While awareness of air pollution from ships has increased over the years, the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) says it wants to see stricter IMO regulations in the future, writes Rachael Doyle.
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NewsResearch backs LNG use in the Arctic
A study commissioned by WWF-Canada on the use marine fuel alternatives in the Canadian Arctic has found that the risks of using heavy fuel oil for shipping operations could be greatly reduced by switching to liquefied natural gas.
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NewsICS targets waste reception non-compliance
The International Chamber of Shipping has expressed ongoing “concerns” about port facilities and what it describes as the “perennial problem” of a lack of waste reception facilities, writes Rachael Doyle.
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NewsThe 2015 ESPO Award
Project submissions for the 2015 ESPO Award have opened and candidates have until 1 July to submit their applications to the ESPO secretariat.
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NewsHamburg tackles the ‘smartPORT’ challenge
In a bid to balance economy and ecology, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) is continuing its quest for smartPORT energy and smartPORT logistics through a series of sustainable projects, writes Rachael Doyle.
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NewsHamburg cruise ship gets barge powered
An AIDA cruise ship has become the first vessel at the Port of Hamburg to receive environmentally-friendly power from the Becker Marine Systems’ HUMMEL LNG Hybrid Barge.
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NewsEcoceane vessels clean up oil operations
France-based Ecoceane is continuing R&D on its range of pollution-cleaning vessels designed to help boost the efficiency of oil spill clean-up operations.
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NewsExcluding inefficient vessels
Charterers moving one fifth of global shipped tonnage now effectively exclude inefficient vessels, says the Carbon War Room.
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NewsDunkirk moves ahead with logistics park
Dunkirk Port is moving ahead with the development of a 145-hectare sustainable logistics park after being granted the local authority decree on Protected Species – vital for all development projects.
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NewsNew Hyster trucks promise fuel savings
Hyster has introduced a new 5 to 8 high empty container handler, said to reduce fuel consumption by 25% compared to previous models and others in the industry.
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NewsHoming in on environmental management
The African ports sector is working hard to build capacity through promoting environmental management and enhanced performance through education, exchange of knowledge and experience, and collaborative research.
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NewsIndonesia launches green container terminal
Indonesian state-owned terminal operator, PT Pelabuhan Indonesia III (Pelindo III), has launched its ‘green’ Lamong Bay Terminal, a milestone in the country’s sustainable transport strategy.
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NewsBreak-bulk app for efficient container handling
The Port of Antwerp has launched a new break-bulk application which it says should lead to more efficient greener handling and help save time and money for its customers.
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NewsMaersk sets bold CO2 emissions target
Maersk Line has set itself a bold target as part of its ‘Sustainability Update’ for 2014, with the aim of cutting CO2 emissions per container by 60% by 2020, compared to levels from 2007.
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NewsPartnership explores LNG truck options
Contship Italia Group is joining forces with fellow Italian transport providers Hannibal and Iveco to explore the operational performance of using LNG engines onboard its trucks.
