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PricewaterhouseCoopers - Climate Change Report
19 October - Climate change, rising energy prices and increasing local sourcing are current and future challenges for the transport & logistics industry, according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
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Port of Rotterdam and Friends of the Earth Netherlands aim for 80% reduction in CO2 by 2050
The Port Authority Rotterdam and Friends of the Earth Netherlands want the maritime shipping industry to drastically reduce its CO2 emissions: 30% by 2020 and closer to 80% by 2050, compared to 1990. Friends of the Earth Netherlands and the Port Authority are making this appeal in the run-up to ...
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Environmental Issues Remain a Top Priority for Supply Chain Professionals
Chicago...Among the myriad of issues discussed by delegates to the recent Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) Annual Conference in Chicago was the complex question of how the environment impact if the global supply chain can be managed in the future.
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North Carolina Ports demonstrate greener port operations
The NC State Ports Authority showcased its commitment to environmental stewardship, and greener and more environmentally-friendly operations at the North Carolina Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and for the NC International Terminal.
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6 Kalmar electric RTGs for Vietnam
Saigon Newport Company (SNP), Vietnam has awarded Cargotec a contract for a further six all-electric Kalmar E-One rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes, destined for the 1st phase of its Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Container deepwater port near Ho Chi Minh City.
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NewsPort of Los Angeles investing $42 million into World Cruise Centre
The Port of Los Angeles is investing more than $42 million in long-term improvements to its Inner Harbor World Cruise Center, according to a presentation given to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
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Port of Kotka joins the EcoPorts network
The partnership is part of the new Ecoport concept of the port of Kotka. Kotka ecoport is a project launched by the port of Kotka as a part of the City of Kotka and its EkoKotka project. The goal of Kotka ecoport is to consider the environment in ...
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City trucks get green boost
A clean air strategy in the ports of New York and New Jersey is being helped by an influx of environmental grants, worth over $30m, that will help to replace pre-1994 trucks serving the port.
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Dutch Council of State suspends routing decree on Western Scheldt
Last week the Council of State in the Netherlands suspended the routing decree and one of the implementation permits for deepening the navigation channel in the Western Scheldt. The routing decree covers deepening of the Western Scheldt at 12 shallow points that are currently not deep enough for the largest ...
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Air Emissions from Ships Decline at Port of Seattle
Ships at the Port of Seattle have reduced emissions of sulfur dioxide by at least 80 percent and diesel particulate matter by 60 percent through an innovative program called At-Berth Clean Fuels. The program was unveiled on July 31 aboard Matson Navigation''s M/V Manoa, at the Port''s Terminal 18.
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NewsPort of Cork promotes short-sea shipping
Captain Michael McCarthy, Commercial Manager of the Port of Cork highlights the advantages of short-sea shipping – and the benefits to the environment
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NewsMobile pump out vessel for marinas
The only existing solutions for waste and bilge waters onboard are onshore pumping stations – a significant investment for marinas, which in turn creates traffic around the facilties and possible additional pollution through uncontrolled dumping and land-based mobile pumping systems which often have restricted access to marinas. In an effort ...
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NewsEco-friendly patrol launches for PLA
The Port of London Authority has taken delivery of the first of five new environmentally harbour patrol launches for operation on the River Thames
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NewsIncreasing efficiency in seaport environmental management
Risk analysis, environmental management systems and a Port Environmental Review these are some of the projects being undertaken by the EcoPorts Foundation
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NewsTime to end illegal international shipments of waste
Major international container seaports and inland ports are crucial hubs for the transportation of waste streams, much of which is illegal. B.H. Ruessink and G.J.R. Wolters1 present the facts and threats – and make a call for action
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NewsCMA CGM: Ecologically Thinking
“Think Ecologic” is the key message of the environmental programme being introduced by Marseille-based shipping line CMA CGM for both its shipping and shore-based activities
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News“Saving the Seas”
The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association plays an important role in promoting environmental awareness and protecting the marine environment. Michael Julian, AUSMEPA’s Executive Director, explains the organisation’s objectives
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NewsOakland approves air quality improvement plan
The Oakland Port Board approves Maritime Air Quality Improvement Plan and up to $5 million for truck retrofits
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NewsGreening Africa’s ports
In line with global efforts to develop and operate ports in a sustainable manner, two leading port associations are now taking the initiative to develop an environmental strategy for African ports. Njuguna Mutonya reports
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NewsDredging in sensitive environments
Frederik Mink*, Environment Advisor to the European Dredging Association, considers the need for dredging should take place with an “ecosystem” approach – and explains why some sites are not suitable for dredging, or the disposal of dredging material
