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NewsJacksonville LNG plans in the making
US joint venture by Ferus Natural Gas Fuels and GE Ventures, Eagle LNG Partners, is looking to build an LNG facility in North Jacksonville that will serve both domestic and international markets.
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NewsLiberian Registry offers green retrofit incentive
The Liberian Registry is to offer tonnage tax discounts to ships participating in its recently launched environmental initiative, which includes retrofitting green technology paid for from fuel savings.
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Freight CO2 emissions set to soar
CO2 emissions from freight transport will grow by 290% by 2050, replacing passenger traffic as the main source of emissions from surface transport, says the International Transport Forum (ITF).
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Port efficiency forum
Morocco will play host to its first its first port efficiency forum this year helping terminal operators to evaluate recent developments and enter into debate on how to make the industry smarter, safer and more sustainable.
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Making oil spill recovery easier
Cleaning up oil spills with just one vessel could be easier, faster and more cost-effective, says Denmark-based DESMI, thanks to its new oil spill recovery product.
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NewsPromoting fuel savings
Ports and terminals can reduce container handling and reachstacker fuel consumption by up to 25% just by choosing the right equipment, says Hyster.
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NewsSEaB Energy targets port waste
UK-based SEaB Energy is encouraging sustainable operations with its patented technology that turns waste into energy, and is looking to target the ports sector next.
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NewsAchieving optimal efficiency
Venice’s new offshore terminal masterplan has been hailed an interesting initiative by the International Transport Forum which says it could be replicated across other ports with insufficient water depths.
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NewsSingapore goes green
Singapore’s Jurong Port is recycling concrete and using other green construction methods to build what is said to be the world’s first green berths.
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NewsEducation around emissions
The US ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are doing their bit in terms of environmental stewardship by educating the general public on the new air pollution regulations that came into force on 1 January 2015.
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NewsMusco lights up Georgia
Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) Garden City Terminal is set to save US$636,000 a year and significantly reduce CO2 emissions following the revamping of its lighting system.
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NewsOakland works on ‘green’ logistics hub
The Port of Oakland is joint-financing a US$25m project to link the state’s decommissioned army base to the national rail network to create a future global logistics hub.
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NewsRefuelling by barge
The French Port of Le Havre has a new portable marine gas oil barge which will help vessel operators meet the Emission Control Area (ECA) 0.1% sulphur limit which came into force this month.
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Joint emissions project
DNV GL and Hapag-Lloyd have initiated a joint project to verify the ship owner’s readiness for upcoming EU emission-monitoring regulations.
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New ECA resource
UK-based Fathom Shipping has launched new comprehensive guidance for shipowners and operators on Emission Control Areas (ECA) operational and compliance issues.
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NewsEnergy efficient shipping
UK based ship management company, Newport Shipping, says that ship efficiency should remain just as important in a bearish oil market as it does when shipowners have to pay extortionate amounts for heavy fuel oil.
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NewsSan Diego ‘green’ funding
The Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners is dipping in to its environmental fund to provide US$384,024 in funding to environmental education programmes for students within the San Diego Bay area.
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NewsMalmö backs low-sulphur diesel use
Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) will be able to receive ‘green’ vessels that can refuel with low-sulphur marine diesel thanks to a new terminal being built in Malmö.
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NewsGreen coastal shipping in Norway
A declaration of cooperation has been signed by key players in the Norwegian shipping industry to ensure that the country develops the most environmentally friendly coastal vessel fleet with an emphasis on LNG.
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NewsLowering emissions quayside
Twelve low-emission Terex straddle carriers went into operation at the HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) at Hamburg this month in a bid to reduce emissions.
