News 2-10 – Page 235
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NewsMacGregor cranes for Chinese MPVs
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won an order for its supply variable frequency drive (VFD) electric cranes and hydraulically operated hatch covers.
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NewsKonecranes ARTG reduces emissions
Konecranes introduced its Automated RTG system (ARTG) to the industry at TOC Europe 2013 which it claims is the first of its kind on the market and promises to take automation to the next level, not least in terms of emissions.
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NewsFinal GFS Conference 2013 programme
The final programme for this year’s Gasfuelled Ships (GFS) Conference, which takes places onboard the Viking Line’s ‘Viking Grace’, has been released.
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NewsKalmar’s environmental focus
At TOC Europe last week, Kalmar, part of Cargotec, told ''GreenPort'' that it''s focussing on the environment and sustainability to keep at the forefront of port equipment development.
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NewsThe progress of cold ironing worldwide
Cold ironing, onshore power supply and shore connection refer to the same process: plugging ships into the national grid. By turning ship engines off while at berth, and thus cutting emissions, shore connection enables a considerable reduction of emissions in ports areas, says Lorène Grandidier, Shore Connection Strategic Marketing ...
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NewsWärtsilä and CEVA receive Dutch green award
Wärtsilä and CEVA Logistics have been announced as the winners of the Lean & Green Star Award 2013.
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NewsMore vessels clean up their act
Alfa Laval is supplying PureSOx exhaust gas cleaning systems for retrofitting to three DFDS Seaways ro-ro vessels - a move that many owners are making to comply with the new IMO sulphur emission regulations.
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NewsNew low emission harbour crane
There’s a new low emission harbour crane on the market which promises to improve efficiency without compromising economical and sustainable cargo handling in ports and terminals.
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NewsEU Commission first step to reduce emissions from shipping
The European Commission has adopted a Communication setting out a strategy for progressively including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maritime transport in the EU''s policy for reducing its overall GHG emissions.
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NewsPrinciples of sustainable dredging agreed
The World Dredging Congress and Exhibition (WODCON) in Brussels saw the introduction of new principles for sustainable dredging agreed upon.
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NewsEnvironmental excellence award
Grup TCB’s Terminal de Contenedores de Gijón (TCG) has been awarded for environmental excellence following an independent audit.
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NewsBio-lubricants: Safeguarding Ports and Harbours
Greater responsibility for the environment drives innovation and demand for new solutions that enable ships to maintain and improve delivery of daily operations is growing. Port and harbour areas in particular are subject to the industry’s most stringent regulations and here; environmental protection is considered an absolute priority, says Serge ...
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NewsContinental expands portfolio
Continental Commercial Speciality Tires (CST) has launched a new portfolio of tyres specially developed for vehicles in port operation, which it says will optimise their environmental performance.
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NewsHamburg Feeder Barge debate
Prospects for the introduction of a controversial self-propelled container feeder barge in Hamburg have apparently improved following a decision by the city-state’s parliament to refer the issue to committee for further study.
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NewsSan Diego calculates cost
The Port of San Diego has launched a new online tool to help Shelter Island Yacht Basin boat owners calculate hull paint conversion costs.
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News‘Green’ shipping lines awarded
A total of 20 shipping lines have been given ‘Green Flag’ and ‘Green Ship’ awards by the Port of Long Beach (POLB) for their participation in the port’s Green Ship Programme.
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NewsAutomation merger
Two market leaders in optical character recognition (OCR) have merged their port automation solution businesses together to form a new company called Certus Port Automation.
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NewsMumbai to host 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference
Following a very successful first event held in Mumbai in March 2013, the 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference will again be held in Mumbai, India on 26-27 February 2014.
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Preventing light pollution
Preventing light pollution and saving money are top considerations for a new lighting policy to include DC power technology ahead of the construction of India’s first green port, Vizhinjam.
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NewsPort development threat to Great Barrier Reef
The development of ports and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in and around Australia are apparently threatening the fragile ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.
