Americas GreenPort

In the aftermath of super-storm Sandy last week, an extensive damage assessment needed to be carried out in US east coast ports, not least in terms of looking out for pollution sources…

According to a report release by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, maritime related air pollution levels have dropped significantly since 2005.

A Galveston terminal in Texas has come up with a novel idea to improve its operations both economically and environmentally - it is ‘repurposing’ conveyor belts to use as spill containment liners.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted $1.34m to the Port of Long Beach (POLB) for its diesel reduction project at its container terminals.

The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) recently won the Lloyd’s List global award in the ‘Environment’ category for its leadership in adopting and promoting reduced emissions within the maritime industry.

The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) recently selected Charles Klug as its new temporary port director and the head of port authority until a permanent director is appointed.

Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is continuing to do its bit when it comes to environmental stewardship – a special type of fish friendly concrete installed at the Port of Savannah is encouraging…

Canadian bulk carrier, Fednav Limited, has invested in six new environmentally advanced vessels to add to its fleet.

The ports of Los Angeles (POLA) and Long Beach (POLB) recently announced the winners of the fifth annual ‘Clean Air Action Awards’ for their use of shore power.

The North American Emission Control Area (ECA) came into effect from 1 August 2012, bringing in stricter controls on SOx, NOx and particulate matter.

Terminal Puerto de Arica (TPA) has achieved an important milestone in its environmental strategy – by measuring its carbon footprint using a new Greenhouse Gases (GHG) estimation system.

The Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissions has approved two incentive programmes, one created to encourage larger, cleaner ships to dock at the port, and the other intended to attract more containers…

The Port of Montreal is maintaining its status as an environmental leader, as made clear in Green Marine’s 2011 to 2012 Progress Report on the ports environmental programme.

The Los Angeles Harbour Commission has approved Eagle Marine Services’ ‘Pier 300’ expansion project.

The Ports of Oakland and Long Beach are continuing their efforts to improve safety and environmental performance by ordering multiple Cavotec Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) ship to shore electrical systems.

North American environmental improvement programme, Green Marine, has released its latest performance results of participants’ efforts.

There is now less than three months until the Emission Control Area (ECA) for the United States and Canada will come into effect on 1 August 2012.

On 29 February, the Port of Los Angeles was granted the Climate Leadership Award which recognises businesses and organisations that have shown outstanding leadership in response to climate change.