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GPCA

GPCA

The Provisional programme has been released after a splendid response to our call for papers. The programme consists of concurrent sessions on both Day One and Day Two and a choice of…

9th January 2018

Check out our Provisional Programme for GreenPort Congress America

9th January 2018

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

A 15-year contract will see PSA Marine Bangladesh Pte. Ltd. provide vessel services at an LNG terminal in Bangladesh.

9th January 2018

PSA Marine secures LNG service contract

9th January 2018

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

Eastern Caribbean shipping firm Geest Line is relocating its south of England cargo handling to Dover following fleet expansion.

9th January 2018

Geest relocates cargo handling to Dover

9th January 2018

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

CONTAINER & CARGO HANDLING

DP World has stated it is on course to deliver approximately 10% growth in gross volumes for 2017.

8th January 2018

DP World estimates 10% volume growth

8th January 2018

ASIA GREENPORT

ASIA GREENPORT

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

8th January 2018

Electric crane reels driving efficiency

8th January 2018

ASIA

ASIA

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

8th January 2018

PSA invests in young port talent

8th January 2018

ASIA GREENPORT

ASIA GREENPORT

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

8th January 2018

China cuts emissions with automation

8th January 2018

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Port of Antwerp will invest in seven projects to enable less truck usage, improve efficiency and reduce pollution.

5th January 2018

7-strand Antwerp truck reduction initiative

5th January 2018

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

The Port of San Diego has received an award recognising its commitment to exploring alternative fuels, cutting petroleum use and emissions.

4th January 2018

San Diego receives environmental award

4th January 2018

BULK HANDLING

BULK HANDLING

Shifting economic trends, trade flows and global demographic patterns, in conjunction with changes in port ownership could lead to a transformative year for port development, according to law firm Ince & Co.

4th January 2018

2018: “transformative year” for ports

4th January 2018

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Increased rail freight and reduced road reliance at a new Port of Gothenburg terminal has helped reduce emissions.

4th January 2018

Gothenburg rail use increase reduces emissions

4th January 2018

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

In Peru, employers have stated that they want to see changes to the Ports Law to allow concessionaires to achieve higher levels of service and productivity, but are opposed to concessions being…

3rd January 2018

Peruvian business against longer terminal concessions

3rd January 2018

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co Ltd has launched its new H9 reach stacker, empty container handler and material handler which boast new high efficiency energy-saving features.

3rd January 2018

Sany launches efficient new reachstacker

3rd January 2018

AFRICA

AFRICA

The consultancy and investment subsidiary of Antwerp Port Authority has been appointed by Ministers from Benin in West Africa to temporarily take control and modernise the port of Cotonou.

3rd January 2018

Port of Antwerp takes charge to modernise Cotonou

3rd January 2018

AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

Green Marine data from shipowners tackling emissions has shown an average annual reduction in GHG intensity of 1.4%.

3rd January 2018

GHG reduction efforts look positive

3rd January 2018

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Kalmar has signed a three-year contract for the maintenance and repair of up to 700 pieces of PSA Corporation equipment.

3rd January 2018

Kalmar secures PSA maintenance contract

3rd January 2018

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Beijing Gas Group is set to gain access to LNG terminals with an acquisition that will allow it new market opportunities.

2nd January 2018

LNG stake for Beijing Gas Group

2nd January 2018

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

A joint feasibility study has been launched into LNG bunkering at Laem Chabang the largest industrial port in Thailand.

2nd January 2018

Thai LNG bunkering project to address demand

2nd January 2018

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

A €101.4m EU Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) grant will see the construction of an LNG terminal on Krk, Croatia completed.

21st December 2017

EU funding for Croatian gas terminal

21st December 2017

GPCA

GPCA

The 2018 GreenPort Congress programme looks at the big picture, what actions ports can take to adapt and address climate change and promote sustainability, and how collaboration and partnership can assist with…

21st December 2017

Provisional programme released for GreenPort America

21st December 2017