Americas GreenPort

A stevedoring company has implemented a cloud based terminal operating system to give it greater operational efficiency.

A California port has marked the 50th annual Earth Day by sharing the results from its latest Green Marine certification assessment and reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability.

A US port has been awarded a US$14.5m grant to help fund a rail project designed to improve rail efficiency throughout the port complex.

A port in Washington, US, has called for continued progress toward a statewide Clean Fuels Standard in a bid to aid its sustainability goals.

A Californian port is testing the ability of electric top handlers to reduce emissions and handle the rigors of operating in a real-world environment.

Environmental emissions-reduction initiatives at US ports could suffer as a result of a reduced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget in 2021.

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…

A Californian port plans to invest US$1bn in rail improvements over the next decade as it continues to strive for sustainability.

A new tug with Tier 3 technology to cut emissions will be based at a California port intent on strengthening its commitment to environmentally friendly operations.

A port on the east coast of the US has secured a US$1.8m grant to replace diesel-powered equipment with more environmentally friendly versions to reduce emissions.

A 16-acre county park is gearing up for environmental improvements with the support of a US$500,000 grant from a US port administration.

A Caribbean-located port has achieved Ecoports’ Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certificate for the first time.

A port in California has purchased seven vehicles for its work fleet that will run on renewable diesel fuel.

Over 100 trucks outfitted with the cleanest, ultra-low NOx engines are now operating in two California ports, marking an emissions milestone.

Hydrogen and electric-powered cargo handling equipment has been demonstrated at a US port as part of its goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions sea port.

Up to US$200m will be made available to upgrade a US state’s port infrastructure to support the expanding offshore wind industry.

A Californian port is meeting and exceeding all 2023 targets for reducing primary pollutants while cargo volumes continue to rise.

A Canadian port operator is set to become the first in the world to convert its entire fleet into hybrid vehicles.

Efforts by a California port to reduce air pollution have paid off, with the latest analysis showing an 87% cut in diesel emissions despite increased throughput.

A Californian port is celebrating September as ‘Green Port Month’ with environmental awards, employee educational events and by sponsoring a cleanup site.

A port in California has selected 30 local organisations to receive a total of US$1m in grants for FY 2019/20 under its Community Investment Sponsorship Program.

A US port has awarded more than US$1.3m through its community grants programme for 16 proposed projects to improve air quality and energy efficiency at facilities used by the public.

A California coastal community is preparing to clean up its coastline as part of a traditional environmental initiative.