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NewsEcoPorts entering a new era
Since 1 January 2011 the EcoPorts Foundation dissolved and EcoPorts is now officially integrated within the structure of the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO).
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NewsEnergy for Green Ports and GreenPort Logistics Conference in Venice
Last week the Port of Venice hosted the 6th GreenPort Conference and the 2nd Energy for Green Ports conference, which were focused on the latest in renewable energy technology and on green supply chain management developments.
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Long Beach Clean Air
The Port of Long Beach reports that the Clean Air Action Plan shows a 50%-plus reduction in air pollution since its approval by Long Beach and Los Angeles Harbor Commissions in 2006.
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NewsNew boarding tower in Venice
Last week the Venice Port Authority presented its Multipurpose Boarding Tower, an environmental-friendly solution for passenger logistics.
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NewsGreen pressure piled on port consultants
The pressure to ‘green’ port equipment is being keenly felt by consultants, according to a survey by Trelleborg Marine Systems.
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NewsFirm foundations for Bristol
The Bristol Port Company has started the site investigation for a £STG600mil deep sea container terminal in Avonmouth.
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NewsZero Emissions Terminal Embarks on World Tour
The Castor Green Terminal is considered to be the ocean cargo terminal of the future - powered by the sun and wind.
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NewsAlternative Maritime Power for cruise lines in Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles last month became the first port worldwide to provide Alternative Maritime Power to cruise lines.
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NewsNew ECOPORTS Website presented at Venice GreenPort Conference
ESPO officially launched the new EcoPorts portal (www.ecoports.com) last week at the GreenPort Conference in Venice. The portal marks the integration of EcoPorts within the structure of ESPO.
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NewsVenice's challenge in becoming a carbon neutral port
The Port of Venice has hosted, for the first time, Energy for Green Ports & Green Port Logistics, two international events that have addressed issues related to the environmental sustainability of port operations, the management of ships'' emissions and the development of corridors and intermodal networks with particular attention to ...
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Transport White Paper 2011
On 28 March, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive strategy (“Transport 2050”) for a competitive transport system that will increase mobility, remove major barriers in key areas and fuel growth and employment.
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LNG fuel best for USA, says DNV
A new report from DNV, ‘Greener shipping in North America’, proposes that LNG is the most efficient and economical way to meet forthcoming air emissions requirements in the US and Canada.
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Kaipara tide turbine plan gets green light
New Zealand’s first tide-driven power station in the Kaipara Harbour has been approved by Government despite concerns over fish stocks and dolphins.
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NewsUnited Arab Emirates shipping industry committed to reducing sea freight emissions
The United Arab Emirates Shipping Association (UAESA) is taking a lead position regionally and globally regarding the shipping industry’s response to climate change.
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NewsMalawian fuel shortages due to Mozambican port congestion?
It seems that the bickering between Mozambique and Malawi isn’t over yet since Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika blamed congested Mozambique ports for fuel shortages in the landlocked country.
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NewsPowerful Dredger for Expansion Project at the Panama Canal
On January 11, the most powerful self-propelled heavy duty cutter suction dredger in the world, the D''Artagnan, arrived at the Panama Canal.
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NewsPrince Charles calls the EU to set Europe on course for survival and prosperity
On 9 February Britain’s Prince Charles joined senior EU leaders at the Low Carbon Prosperity Summit at the European Parliament in Brussels. The EU leaders gathered to talk about how Europe and the world can create a low carbon economy. Prince Charles said economic growth should be decoupled from ever ...
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NewsA unique visitors’ centre for Antwerp
On February 5th the city and the Port of Antwerp celebrated the opening of a new visitors’ centre that will unite the port with the city.
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NewsCommission poised to push for success at International Maritime Organization CO2 talks
After meeting with a group of high level experts last week, European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, and Commissioner Connie Hedegaard, responsible for climate action, agreed that Europe must make every effort to help the IMO agree this year on global measures to curb greenhouse gas emissions ...
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NewsDangerous goods
According to research, last year alone ports handled at least 400 million teu and there is evidence that the general level of international trade is even higher this year, writes Mike Compton.
