News 2-10 – Page 291
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NewsGreen innovation in the supply chain
Jane Gorick, managing director of LPR – one of the UK’s leading pallet pool operators – discusses how the sector can look at reducing empty running and the combined environmental and cost benefits it can bring.
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NewsLong Beach’s green administration complex
New energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, administration and operation complexes are being constructed at the ITS terminal.
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NewsImproving traffic monitoring in EU waters
A new amendment to the EU Community Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information Systems will permit electronic interchange of information between Member Countries. Ingrid Römers, Secretary of the European Harbour Masters’ Committee, explains the aims of this project.
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NewsDry bulk covered storage options
For reasons of wind-blown dust pollution, open air stockpiles for bulk commodities such as coal and iron ore are nowadays considered to be environmentally unacceptable, especially if they are located close to urban areas. The alternative is to store this type of material under cover and here there is a ...
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NewsPort begins Clean Trucks fee
The Port of Long Beach was scheduled to commence collecting a Clean Trucks Fee on 18 February 2009 to accelerate the replacement of thousands of polluting cargo trucks. “It is imperative that we begin collecting the fees so we can move forward and achieve our clean-air goals,” said Richard D. ...
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NewsAntwerp unveils new Port House
The future headquarters of Antwerp Port Authority will be designed by the London firm of Zaha Hadid Architects. The choice of architect was made at the Port Authority board meeting in mid-January. The new Port House will occupy the site of the technical services building on quay 63.
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NewsAnalysing the benefits of water-based freight
Industry leaders met recently at a “Freight by Water” seminar to share latest thinking and best practice in the environmental benefits of short-sea, coastal and inland shipping. Kate Royston reports.
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NewsModelling a deeper channel
Rafael Cañizares of Moffatt & Nichol, explains how a channel modelling project undertaken by the company in Colombia enabled significant savings to be made.
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NewsIndustrial Symbiosis in Moerdijk
Given its position in the Delta (triangle) between the seaports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, the Dutch Port of Moerdijk is a so-called Diamond in the Gold Delta. Eng Jacco H.M. Rentrop, Environmental and Safety Manager outline the Port’s Symbiosis Project.
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NewsEurogate Terminals go green
Eurogate, which operates ten container terminals in Europe, is focusing more and more on environmental issues. Hanna Pötter, responsible for environmental improvements, explains what has been done so far.
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NewsSydney’s Penrhyn estuary habitat enhancement
As part of the Port Botany Expansion project, Sydney Ports Corporation has committed to securing Penrhyn Estuary for locally significant migratory shorebirds. This commitment will see $8 million spent to rehabilitate and expand Penrhyn Estuary. Upon completion, Sydney Ports Corporation, will take on management responsibilities for the estuary and continue ...
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NewsUsing tidal waters to create coastal habitats
Managed realignments can be used as sites for beneficial sediment use to create coastal environments. Colin Scott and Susanne Armstrong of ABP Marine Environmental Research Limited (ABPmer) review some examples.
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NewsReducing visual pollution in port cities
Visual impact is a key focus for action in sustainable development explains Thierry Bogaert, of BOGAERT’ Architecture, France. A good example of the integration of industry and nature is the Halkis cement plant in Greece.
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NewsCarbon Management: Ports assess their options
Many ports are now beginning to introduce carbon management and carbon footprint schemes. What does this entail? Kate Royston examines some of the options.
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NewsPort of Cork: Committed to CSR
The aim of the Port of Cork’s recently implemented Corporate Social Responsibility programme is to align the company’s values and behaviour with the expectations and needs of its stakeholders.
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Art projects alongside Maasvlakte 2 construction
With the construction of Maasvlakte 2, The Netherlands will become 2,000 hectares larger and the port, already the biggest in Europe, will increase in size by 20%.
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NewsSecond Maasvlakte to be “10 percent cleaner”
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Milieudefensie have reached agreement on the environmental goals and performance of the Second Maasvlakte.
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NewsNaples: pursuing a policy of sustainable growth
Luciano Dassatti, President of the Port Authority of Naples and Castellammare di Stabia, explains how protecting the environment is a priority for the Port Authority of Naples. The Port is the host of the GreenPort 2009 Conference.
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NewsContship takes the Green Lane
As part of its environmental and safety strategy, Contship has introduced the “Green Lane” at its La Spezia container terminal. The company explains why this has been established and how it will be developed in the future.
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Green Marine Conference
Green Marine announces the return of its environmental conference on green technologies and innovation in marine transportation.
