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Offshore wind ports are reducing industry costs and increasing efficiency according to a European industry association.

Ten ship-to-shore cranes have been equipped with LEDs to decrease maintenance costs and reduce energy consumption.

The commissioning of the Ampere, the first fully electric car ferry world-wide, operated by Norled, marked the start of the transition of the Norwegian ferry services from fossil fuel propulsion to electrical…

Port operators around the world are concerned with climate change for good reason because severe weather patterns will be detrimental to operations, writes Sean Puchalski, VP Strategic Marketing & Accounts, Corvus Energy.

The global energy landscape is changing. Driven by technological improvements and environmental concerns, renewable supplies are increasing, writes Ashley Woods, senior environmental advisor, APM Terminals.

Kalmar and DP World London Gateway are to pilot a fast charging shuttle carrier solution to help reduce emissions.

Shore power could reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 12.5 million tonnes at ports in Norway every year.

Ship operators to the Port of Oakland will be able cut diesel emissions by connecting to a new shore power system when at berth.

A Canadian port expects to save 2,800 tonnes of emissions each year with its new cruise shore power facility.

Clever port lighting could save one American port US$1.6m in energy and maintenance costs over the next decade.

A US port is looking to benefit from a feasibility trial of zero-emission freight handling using all-electric trucks.

An American port authority is investing in LED lighting to reduce energy costs and improve its environmental footprint.

Harbour cities across Asia depend on diesel ferries to transport millions of passengers each year. They are a dirty but necessary part of life, with marine transport adding to air pollution that…

An engineering project at Brazil’s Port of Santos has resulted in improved cargo loading, discharging and stowing efficiency, making it both leaner and greener.

Singapore Cruise Centre (SCC) is partnering with Sunseap Group to convert the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to solar power.

The Port of Aalborg in Denmark is to install a Port Reception Facility (PRF) to enable cruise ships to discharge both black and grey water directly at the terminal by 2018.

At the beginning of January, Konecranes announced that it had completed the acquisition of Terex Material Handling and Port Solutions (MHPS), which will extend its cargo handling equipment portfolio even further, writes…

Siemens’ new wind power factory at ABP’s Port of Hull has manufactured its first turbine blade.

The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) has discussed key environmental issues at its recent annual Members Meeting.

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has completed of the latest phase of its electric RTG infrastructure.