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NewsGreen initiatives on the horizon
US shipping and logistics specialists, Horizon Lines Inc. has issued a report detailing its progress in environmental excellence through its ongoing green initiatives.
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Balast water system approval
The Maritime Environmental Protection Committee of the United Nations'' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has granted Siemens Final Approval for its Sicure ballast water management system.
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NewsOn the other side of the pond
Dr Robert G Kanter of the Port of Long Beach, California is one of the chief architects of the port’s groundbreaking environmental initiatives – among the most aggressive implemented by any seaport in the world.
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NewsClimate leadership award for Port of LA
On 29 February, the Port of Los Angeles was granted the Climate Leadership Award which recognises businesses and organisations that have shown outstanding leadership in response to climate change.
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NewsWave energy power in the Black Sea
Only two months after the testing and approval of its small scale model (in cooperation with the Hydro Mechanic Institute of Kiev), EWP is in the final construction phase of its medium scale wave energy generation system.
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NewsPort of Gothenburg expands rail system
The Swedish Transport Administration has acknowledged the expansion of the rail system leading to and from the Port of Gothenburg.
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NewsIMO versus EU on CO2 shipping emissions
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is making little progress on market-based measures to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from international shipping, putting it on a policy collision course with the European Union.
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NewsSecond Environship order for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce has announced a second contract for a vessel to one of its Environship designs, a 75m LNG-powered vessel for Norway''s Eidsvaag for fish farm supply along the Norwegian coast.
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NewsNext step for Teesport expansion
PD Ports has completed the ground works at its container handling capacity in Teesport UK – the next step in its strategy towards doubling its container capacity.
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NewsPoole explores green development options
Specialist UK sustainability, ennvironment and engineering design company, Ramboll, has secured a key advisory role to help Poole Harbour Commissioners to finalise its long term environmental masterplan for the Port of Poole.
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NewsGreen Ports Initiative in Spain
In current times society is becoming more and more sensitised about environmental protection - as Sara Blanco Monge, Systems Engineer at Isdefe explains.
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Automated lashing efficiency for containers
An automated lashing platform for fully automated quayside twistlock handling has been added to Cargotec’s portfolio. Under the terms of an exclusive global licensing agreement, Cargotec has assumed full responsibility for KALP GmbH''s automated lashing platform products and services.
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NewsTsunami debris task force crisis meet
A task force for the 2011 Japanese tsunami marine debris field, which is floating towards Hawaii, has met at the International Pacific Research Center (IPRC) In Hawaii to share information to help avert the crisis.
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NewsIMO head praises ‘green shipping’ progress
Koji Sekimizu, secretary general of IMO, has been speaking of the progress made by shipping towards greater sustainability in an interview in the run up to the 25th SMM in September.
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NewsGhana to host Africa Ports Conference
African ports are faced with serious challenges of productivity, efficiency and sustainability impacting logistics and supply chain performance - the 3rd Africa Ports Conference in Ghana aims to address these issues.
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NewsPublic input needed for San Diego plan
The Port of San Diego is inviting the public to review and submit comments on its updated natural resources plan through 16 March.
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USA to raise issue of bottlenecks in Indian ports
The infrastructure and congestion of Indian ports is a matter of concern for the US companies operating in India, as informed by Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco J Sanchez.
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NewsDP World wins sustainability award
DP World has won the prestigious Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) for its work in helping to improve the efficiency of the supply chain.
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NewsGreenheart Project
Greenheart is a non-profit organisation dedicated to innovation in sustainable maritime technology with a focus on sail-solar hybrid solutions, writes Pat Utley, director of the Greenheart Project.
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NewsBetter accessibility for Rotterdam
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment is expanding the Maasgeul to prevent waiting times for ships entering the Port of Rotterdam improving efficiency.
