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The City of Suzhou in eastern China has deployed a fleet of electric workboats powered by Torqeedo motors as part of a programme to clean up its canals and waterways.

Protecting Asia-Pacific ports against climate change could cost up to US$49 billion, according to new research commissioned by HSBC from sustainability analysts Asia Research and Engagement (ARE).

Singapore has unveiled its plans to develop the country’s next-generation port and strengthen its international maritime centre by capitalising on emerging technologies to optimise operations.

Sunseap Group will construct and install an eco-friendly solar photovoltaic system at PSA’s Singapore terminals to reduce its carbon footprint.

PSA Corporation Limited is investing in a new laboratory to facilitate skills-based learning in the industry and foster new talent for its operations.

New cable reel technology that provides electrical power for high reach ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes is boosting green efficiency.

Shanghai Yangshan Port’s new fully automated terminal aims to cut energy consumption by 70% while cutting emissions to zero.

A USD$10m project to convert cranes from diesel to electric-powered has reduced emissions at Sri Lanka’s Port of Colombo.

Konecranes will deliver an Automated RTG (ARTG) system to a new customer in Asia to help improve efficiency.

Jurong Port has inked an agreement with academia to jointly research and develop alternative energy applications.

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Shell are to partner up to advance clean fuel technologies.

A Chinese port supplier has become the countrys first to incentivise green ships, ports and service providers.

Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply its exhaust gas cleaning system for a new Korean ferry.

The Danish, Norwegian and Singapore maritime authorities have agreed to champion the use of e-certificates (e-certs) for the shipping community as part of a drive to digitalise the shipping industry, reduce administrative…

The Port of Yokohama has joined the Green Award Scheme in a bid to continually improve environmental protection and safety at the port.

To reduce the carbon emissions in Indian ports, the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India initiated ‘Project Green Ports’, factoring in the environmental perspective for sustained growth, writes S M Arun, Corporate…

India’s transport authority is looking to inland waterways to ease the country’s road and rail traffic, with a little help from the Germans.

Based on its performance in 2015, Port Klang says it should be ranked in 11th place in the World Container League for 2016, moving up one spot from 2015.

China’s Ministry of Transport has expanded a 0.50% sulphur limit for ships operating within three domestic emission control areas (ECAs) to 11 ports.

Vahle has finished the first phase of a port electrification mega project at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta in Indonesia.