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A new emissions-free, 30-ton container hauler, aimed at cutting noise and air pollution, has been launched by the Port of Los Angeles

10th June 2008

Introducing: The 30 ton Electric Container Truck

10th June 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

During a recent trade mission to major European ports, Long Beach Port officials signed an agreement with Port of Rotterdam to share best environmental practices, work together on ways to reduce greenhouse…

9th June 2008

Long Beach signs enviro-agreement with Rotterdam

9th June 2008

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AMERICAS GREENPORT

The Port Authority Board of Commissioners has expanded the agency’s commitment to the environment by announcing a goal of carbon neutrality from its operations by 2010. The agency aims to reach net…

6th June 2008

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Aims to be Carbon Neutral by 2010

6th June 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Horizon Lines, Inc. has implemented a combination of newly enhanced fuel efficiency and cost management programmes focused on conservation and fuel cost recovery.

4th June 2008

Fuel efficiency on the Horizon

4th June 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Container crane manufacturer Paceco has agreed with Vycon to promote Vycon’s Regen technology to its existing and prospective RTG customers - as an option on new cranes or a retrofit on existing…

26th May 2008

Paceco commits to Vycon

26th May 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Xiamen Songyu Container Terminal (XSCT), has placed an order with Vycon, the designer and manufacturer of flywheel-based energy storage systems, for six Regen systems for new ZPMC RTG cranes scheduled for delivery…

24th May 2008

XSCT orders Regen

24th May 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

The Port of Longview Commissioners unanimously voted to sell wetland property for preservation.

13th May 2008

Longview sells “green” property for preservation

13th May 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

By Autumn 2008, every drop of fuel powering equipment at the Port of Charleston’s public facilities will be cleaner ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD), reaffirming the port community’s commitment to cleaner air and…

10th May 2008

Charleston commits to cleaner air

10th May 2008

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AMERICAS GREENPORT

The Port of Houston Authority has transferred to the City of Seabrook the new 41-acre Seabrook Wildlife Park, taking the last step of their historic November 2007 agreement.

7th May 2008

City and Port celebrate Earth Day Park dedication

7th May 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

The next phase of the Clean & Green Port of Houston Program has been launched with a new multi-faceted advertising campaign promoting the environmental initiative.

7th May 2008

“Clean & Green” ads encourage Houstonians

7th May 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has completed its Container Berth 2 Upgrade, including the installation of electrified refrigerated cargo racks and the transfer of GPA’s ship-to-shore cranes to electric power. “These projects will…

4th May 2008

Savannah achieves sustainability initiatives

4th May 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Fifteen major shipping lines that led a 620-ton reduction in air pollution by participating in the Port of Long Beach’s Green Flag air quality programme have been honoured by the Board of…

1st May 2008

Long Beach honours shipping lines

1st May 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Science Applications International Corporation has been awarded a contract by the US Army Corps of Engineers (COE) Louisville District to provide engineering services and perform environmental studies in the Great Lakes and…

28th April 2008

SAIC awarded Army COE enviro-contract

28th April 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

A new study ranks container ports as some of the US’ biggest polluters – but the movement to clean alternative fuels is gaining momentum.

27th April 2008

‘Perfect Storm’ survey urges action

27th April 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Abengoa Bioenergy Netherlands, in which Abengoa Bioenergy holds 100% of its share capital, recently celebrated the Foundation Ceremony at the bio-ethanol production facility site in Rotterdam Europoort, The Netherlands.

14th April 2008

Abengoa bio-ethanol facility construction commences

14th April 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

A $5-million grant program to help fund environmentally friendly cargo cranes and improve air quality at the Port of Long Beach has been approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.

5th April 2008

Cargo cranes to get $5 million environmental upgrade

5th April 2008

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AMERICAS GREENPORT

Citing a need to improve air quality in neighbourhoods adjacent to its two marine terminals and cruise ship terminal, the Board of Port Commissioners approved a recommendation from its Environmental department to…

21st March 2008

Port of San Diego Clean Air Program Moves Forward

21st March 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Harbor Island in San Diego may soon become a hot spot for eco-tourists with its own “Walk of Discovery” along San Diego Bay. As part of a project to support ecotourism in…

21st March 2008

Four environmental projects approved at Port of San Diego

21st March 2008

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Vycon has begun to work with Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery (ZPMC). ZPMC is a major manufacturer of cranes and large steel structures in operation in 62 countries and regions spanning over 120…

19th March 2008

Partnership with ZPMC

19th March 2008

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AMERICAS GREENPORT

The Port of Oakland and its partner, CleanAir TransPort, recently announced an initiative that will help clear the air, “Early Action for a Healthy Community.”

11th March 2008

Oakland’s Clean Air Programme

11th March 2008