Americas GreenPort

A new study published by an environmental pressure group claims emissions from existing port terminals could cost Charleston County (SC) as much as $54 million dollars a year in health care expenses.

Federal Marine Terminals (FMT), which operates 10 terminals across the Great Lakes and the Eastern Seaboard, has unveiled its environmental policy on its website (www.fmtcargo.com). FMT is one of the first marine…

Montreal...Federal Marine Terminals (FMT), operating ten terminalsacross the Great Lakes and the Eastern Seaboard, has unveiled its environmentalpolicy on its website. FMT is one of the first marine terminal operators to make…

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners adopted a strict truck ban effective January 1, 2010 to help clear the air.

Alunorte, one of the world’s largest alumina producers has opted for a newly designed, Siwertell alumina ship loader from Cargotec to come into operation at the end of this year.

A recent demonstration at the Port of Wilmington displayed some of the latest technology showcasing the North Carolina State Ports Authority’s commitment to more environmentally friendly operations at the Ports of Wilmington…

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Port of Baltimore will receive $3.5 million in Recovery Act funding to help clean the air in and around the Port.

The Port of Portland, Oregon has, over the past year added shore-side power (cold-ironing) at three of its marine terminals.

The shore power installation at Port Metro Vancouver, the home port of the Vancouver-Alaska cruise, is the result of a $9-million cooperative initiative between the Government of Canada, the British Columbia Ministry…

In a new “green port” collaboration, the Port of Long Beach and China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI), one of the world’s largest operators of seaport terminals, have signed a comprehensive environmental exchange…

A healthy, growing port and a cleaner, healthier environment are compatible goals, as the Port of Charleston demonstrated at a “World Maritime Day” event; an annual event sponsored by the International Maritime…

28 October...The seventh annual facilities engineering awards - a salute to exemplary port programs and best practices – took place during the 98th AAPA Convention in Galveston.

October 20...The South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board today adopted the first major update to the organization’s strategic plan in several years. The plan highlights Charleston’s tremendous harbour depth advantage, refines…

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…

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.…