News 2-10 – Page 99
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NewsGHG emissions initiative gains traction
An initiative supporting an IMO resolution that calls on cooperation between ports and shipping on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships has been submitted as an information paper for the next meeting of the IMO Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) in March.
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NewsFirst paper-free cruise network established
A European cruise network says it has become the first cruise network in the world to become completely paperless in line with its sustainability goals.
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NewsLNG now available at 93 ports
LNG can now be delivered to vessels at 93 ports with a further 54 ports in the process of facilitating LNG bunkering investments and operations, according to a new report.
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NewsGermany’s largest shore power system ordered
Siemens has been commissioned to build a shore power system at a port in Germany that is able to supply electricity to two ships simultaneously and potentially reduce annual CO2 emissions by more than 8,000t.
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NewsEco straddle carriers tackle capacity
Five new Kalmar ESC 440 diesel-electric straddle carriers have arrived at Scotland’s largest container terminal to boost capacity and lower emissions.
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NewsPort Qasim LNG expansion project moves ahead
A Norwegian led consortium is in the running to provide new feasibility studies to the floating LNG terminal expansion project at Pakistan''s Port of Qasim.
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NewsHelping vessels comply with ballast water regs
A new barge which filters sediment before ballast water is taken aboard aims to help waterways vessels comply with the IMO''s Ballast Water Convention.
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NewsEmission-free shipping initiative grows
An emission-free shipping initiative has grown with the commitment of a German port authority.
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NewsFirst STS bunkering at Antwerp
The first ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering has taken place in the Port of Antwerp as it transitions to a multi-fuel port.
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NewsTrain service cuts carbon footprint of cargo
CMA CGM has launched a new train service which will connect a European port with a logistics hub in line with its strategy to offer reliable, intermodal, end-to-end eco-friendly solutions.
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NewsOil waste regeneration growth
Ecoslops has said that construction has started on the first industrial unit of its compact micro-refining unit which regenerates oil wastes and residues into 2nd generation petroleum products.
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NewsBattery hybrid ferries to clean up the Baltic
Three new battery hybrid ferries are being built to help one operator clean up Ro-Ro cargo routes on the Baltic Sea.
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NewsDigital efficiency in Malaysia
One Malaysian port is benefitting from the digitisation of its berth planning allowing it to streamline its efficiency and cut down on paperwork.
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NewsIncreasing electric port handling capability
A 200-tonne electric port handler has arrived in China to become the first electrically-operated port handling machine in its weight class increasing port efficiency.
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NewsIAPH defends investment in LNG
The IAPH Clean Marine Fuels Working Group has defended investment in LNG following the publication of a new working paper which claims “there is no climate benefit from using LNG”.
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NewsSustainable engineering movement grows
The operator of Europe’s largest port is joining a group of over a hundred parties that use sustainability criteria in all phases of earthworks and civil engineering.
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NewsAustralian rail solution combats congestion
Support for a major rail project developed by an Australian port to cut road congestion and emissions has been commended by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).
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NewsRemote monitoring for vessels cuts emissions
Operational efficiency and emissions-reduction improvements are expected at the second-largest port in the UK with a new remote monitoring deal.
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NewsOffshore wind boost for US
A Danish energy company will lease a portion of a US port terminal for offshore wind work in an agreement which could help accelerate wind energy activity in the port’s home state and throughout the US.
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NewsPolish ports monitor air pollution
Port authorities in the neighbouring Polish port cities of Gdansk and Gdynia have been taking a range of measures in the fight against air pollution. This has included installing an effective air quality monitoring system to help aid policy makers in tackling the problem of air pollution in the area.
