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  • Conductix-Wampfler’s drive in solution will be applied at Yilport
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    Drive-in on the Bosporus

    2011-02-07T15:32:00Z

    Yilport Container Terminal (part of the Yildirim Group) is to convert 18 diesel-powered Rubber Tired Gantry cranes (RTGs) to electrical operation.

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    Paint research

    2011-02-07T14:14:00Z

    San Diego''s Board of Port Commissioners has approved a series of projects costing $US500k to help develop non-toxic alternatives to copper-based hull paints.

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    Port and rail infrastructure in Guinea

    2011-02-07T14:13:00Z

    Environmental and socioeconomic impact assessment studies on new port and rail infrastructure in Guinea are about to get underway.

  • 'Dokter Wagemaker' has been trialled on simple road diesel plus an additive with good results
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    Greener ferries

    2011-02-07T14:13:00Z

    Although a trial originally highlighted some issues connected with using road diesel to lower the impact of ship’s emissions on coasts and port communities, these have been remarkably easy to overcome.

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    San Francisco considers biofuel facility

    2011-02-07T14:13:00Z

    Port of San Francisco commissioners are in discussions with Darling International to convert a rendering facility that it owns into a biofuel production facility.

  • “Ports need to be looking at developing logistics chains and networks that support inter-modality to stay ahead of the game,” explains Isobel Roberts
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    Practical questions, practical answers

    2011-02-02T08:30:00Z

    Squeezed between sustainability and budget issues, environmental managers need all the help they can get, something that two coming events aim to provide

  • ‘Emerald’ hull design undergoing tests in towing tank
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    'Green' design carrier exceeds expectations

    2011-02-01T16:57:00Z

    Lloyd’s Register and Shanghai-based Bestway Marine Engineering Design have completed their joint-industry project to develop a trend-setting environmental bulk carrier, with results claimed to far exceed expectations.

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    Low emission engines for Kalmar

    2011-01-29T16:35:00Z

    Kalmar products are to be fitted with the latest engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology to deliver near-zero NOx and harmful particulate emissions.

  • ABP’s site at Alexandra Dock forms part of the operational Port of Hull and is well placed for a wind turbine manufacturing facility.
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    Siemens selects Green Port Hull

    2011-01-27T13:54:00Z

    Siemens and Associated British Ports have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in connection with ABP’s proposed Green Port Hull development at Alexandra Dock.

  • Gothenburg plans to make LNG bunkering available soon, but there are a few issues to be overcome before it’s generally available
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    At the pump

    2011-01-26T10:00:00Z

    Current developments indicate that LNG will be soon coming on stream. However, bunkering of these vessels could become the key issue.

  • LNG carriers could soon be a common sight in our ports
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    Interest in the market

    2011-01-26T09:30:00Z

    A port study by Rotterdam concluded that an LNG facility could possibly be of interest to a group of around 100 ships that visit the port at least once every two weeks.

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    “Aggressive goals” for emissions plan

    2011-01-24T16:14:00Z

    Reaffirming their commitment to slash air pollution from the nation’s two busiest seaports, Los Angeles and Long Beach have approved a new version of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).

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    Rotterdam welcomes Bremenports silt

    2011-01-24T16:08:00Z

    Large quantities of sediment from the harbours in Bremerhaven will soon set off on a journey abroad, pushed by environmental concerns and difficulties finding disposal facilities.

  • Air pollution control projects at ports so far only impact a fraction of the total environmental footprint
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    Gas fuelled growth

    2011-01-19T10:00:00Z

    Many container ports around the world are using or evaluating the use of alternative power – but James Cannon and Jeffrey Seisler ask if are they are getting to grips with the biggest polluters...

  • The market for gas fuel, including fuel for bunkering, is growing
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    An expanding industry

    2011-01-19T07:15:00Z

    The market is expanding rapidly, for example, the latest Rolls-Royce natural gas marine engine is being installed in two LNG powered ships now under construction in India.

  • The GE38 on the test bed
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    Aeroderivative gas turbine looks for marine applications

    2011-01-13T10:27:00Z

    GE Aviation of the USA hopes that the modern technology and proven performance of its GE38 gas turbine will make it an attractive option for marine applications.

  • Places like Lamu depend on their marine environment. Photo: Karl R Gjertsen.
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    Keeping the balance: development and protection in Africa

    2011-01-12T00:00:00Z

    While ports are part of the logistics chain with a decisive role in the protection of the marine environment, port expansion or development always raises a balancing problem of priority between environmental and social-economic issues.

  • By its very nature, dredging is an environmental impact.
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    Environmental Aspects of Dredging Seminar

    2011-01-10T14:01:00Z

    An international seminar on the Environmental Aspects of Dredging organized by PAO (Post Graduate Education) at the Delft University of Technology, in cooperation with the IADC and CEDA, will be held at Deltares, Delft, on 10 and 11 March 2011.

  • Port Strategy: Finding the correct light levels allows for the safe handling of goods and equipment without compromising safety
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    Lighting the way

    2011-01-05T15:06:00Z

    John Bensalhia looks at the latest products, trends, financial and safety elements of port lighting

  • Seb Doderer: “Promoting the North Sea Region while ensuring it will represent a beacon for sustainable cruise”
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    North Sea sustainability: New area, new responsibility

    2011-01-05T10:00:00Z

    High growth rates in European cruise tourism have been recorded in particular for the Baltic and Mediterranean Seas – but the North Sea Region has so far not been recognised as a major cruise destination in its own right. However, this is something that is about to change.