News 2-10 – Page 198
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NewsPainting the supply chain green
As the battle for a sustainable supply chain continues, new and emerging ‘green’ technology and initiatives are being employed worldwide, but more strategic industry collaboration is needed too, writes Rachael Doyle, news reporter.
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NewsTruck scheme gets EU funding
The European Union’s TEN-T programme is investing almost €570,000 into the pilot launch of a ‘green’ IT solution to help match truck schedule in the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsEvac extends waste management offering
Finland-based Evac Group is expanding its offering of environmentally-friendly water, waste and wastewater collection and treatment equipment following its acquisition of Deerberg-Systems GmbH.
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NewsUK port becomes carbon neutral
The UK''s Port of Milford Haven says it has become carbon neutral, thanks to its investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
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NewsKonecranes RTGs head for Vancouver
Konecranes is to deliver four rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes with Diesel Fuel Saver technology to GCT Canada Limited Partnership’s Deltaport facility at Port Metro Vancouver - its first RTG delivery to the west coast of Canada.
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NewsRotterdam LNG break bulk construction begins
Gate terminal at Maasvlakte in the Port of Rotterdam, along with its main shareholders Gasunie and Royal Vopakis, is kicking off construction of its new LNG break bulk facility.
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NewsABP Newport supports green Gwent work
Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Newport is joining forces with Gwent Wildlife Trust (GWT) to help protect important wetland reserves on the Gwent levels.
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NewsEnvironmental excellence in Vancouver
Port Metro Vancouver has ranked once again among Corporate Knights’ 2015 Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada in recognition of environmental excellence.
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NewsPakistan opens first LNG terminal
Pakistan’s first LNG import terminal in Port Qasim is now open for business – a fast-track solution built to ease the energy shortage facing the country.
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NewsShip manager fined for breaching clean air rules
A ship management company has been landed with a US$283,500 fine for breaching sulphur emissions regulations in the United States.
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NewsOakland storm water measures
The US Port of Oakland is initiating a new Storm Water Ordinance regulation aimed at keeping the waters clean along the port’s 20 miles of San Francisco Bay shoreline.
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NewsEU shipowners call for sustainable recycling
European shipowners are calling for a quick ratification of the 2009 IMO Hong Kong Convention (HKC), aimed at ensuring sustainable recycling of ships.
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NewsTrinidad dry dock project progresses
Trinidad Dry Dock Company (TDDC) has taken a step forward with the environmental process for its long-planned ship repair yard on Sullivan Island, part of its plan to create one of the biggest sustainable dry docks in the world.
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NewsBarges clean up River Thames
UK-based resource management, recycling and energy recovery company, Cory Environmental, is using inland waterways to clean up its operations on the River Thames.
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NewsNew mapping software for sustainable freight
A new decision support mapping software tool has been developed to help local authorities and urban planners minimise congestion and emissions to develop sustainable freight plans.
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NewsEnergy efficient warehousing
A new warehouse with a range of environmental features has been built at Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Immingham to provide increased storage space for bulk cargoes and help the port meet its efficiency targets.
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NewsPort Ambrose project on hold again
The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is once again on rocky ground as the processing of the Final Environmental Impact (Final EIS) application is suspended for a second time.
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NewsCavotec powers up ports
Global engineering group, Cavotec, has secured over €10m in port equipment orders which includes two separate orders for its Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) systems from a European ship owner.
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NewsDunkirk dredging project gets EU funding
Around €550,000 in European funding has been awarded to the Port of Dunkirk for its plans to improve access to the western harbour to make way for larger ships.
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NewsLNG infrastructure deadlock
As the use of LNG as a fuel picks up in northern Europe, there is potential to expand the sector in the Mediterranean but a lack of widespread bunkering infrastructure and an advanced supply chain are blocking development, according to a new whitepaper.
