News 2-10 – Page 90
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NewsSustainability efforts see renewable projects
A major UK port operator is continuing to transform its ports and terminals into low carbon, resilient hubs to help build sustainable supply chains.
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Covid-19 impacts port operations
The unforeseen outbreak of the deadly Covid-19 has impacted many port operations across Africa with East Africa’s biggest Port of Mombasa being described as a ‘hotspot’ for transmission of the virus.
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NewsAustralian port pursues UN SDGs
An Australian port is amongst a group of institutions that have united to advocate for and drive local adoption of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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NewsRail operations help green new terminal
Emissions-cutting rail transport will play a major role in the operations of a new transshipment terminal soon to be operational in Sweden.
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NewsTugs to aid contract for Brunei LNG plant
A new partnership involving the supply of newbuild tugs will help fulfill a LNG terminal support contract to provide marine services for a major LNG plant in Brunei.
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NewsDecarbonisation advisory panel launches
An International Advisory Panel on Maritime Decarbonisation (IAP) has been established to develop a strategy to support the industry in achieving decarbonisation.
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NewsPort-city projects in the running for top award
Seven innovative port-city projects which focus on efficiency are in the running for the 2020 ESPO Award.
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NewsGreen hybrid tug boost for Danish port
Denmark’s largest port will benefit from the greener and higher efficiencies of a new hybrid tug when it goes into operation in 2021.
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NewsSingapore expands its global LNG reach
Singapore is on track to expand its LNG bunkering services in 2020 cementing its status of major bunkering hub for South East Asia, writes Anne-Marie Causer
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NewsBusan cuts harmful dust levels
Busan Port Authority (BPA) has taken steps to cut the fine dust level resulting from its port operations by investing further in green equipment.
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NewsNorway spearheads green ship automation
Norway is at the forefront of a port automation project which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of waterborne transport, writes Anne-Marie Causer
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NewsSpeedy bunkering at Swedish port
A new LNG/LBG bunkering station at a Swedish port enables bunkering at high speed from two trucks at the same time.
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NewsClean truck rule piles pressure on ports
A first-in-the-world rule requiring truck manufacturers to transition from diesel trucks and vans to electric zero-emission trucks from 2024 will place more pressure on ports to invest in sustainable vehicles.
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NewsNorway rolls out green port tool company
A Norwegian port has created a new company to roll-out its tool which measures the environmental impact of cruise ships.
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NewsCarbon Infrastructure Capture project begins
A new project aims to create the first joint infrastructure for the sustainable and cost-effective transport of liquefied carbon dioxide extracted using Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology.
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NewsFrench port promotes LNG
A port in France is seeking to promote LNG as a primary marine fuel and become the LNG hub for the Mediterranean.
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NewsOil waste recycling investment in Cameroon
A compact micro-refining unit which regenerates oil waste into second generation petroleum products will help a Cameroon port''s sustainability efforts.
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NewsWinners of World Ports Sustainability Awards
The winning projects of the IAPH 2020 World Ports Sustainability Awards have been named.
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NewsClimate-neutral terminal retains status
The only certified climate-neutral container terminal in the world has retained its status as it continues to reduce its carbon emissions.
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NewsMajor shore power commitment in Germany
Major investment in shore power infrastructure at German port facilities will help diversify technology use and reduce operational emissions.
