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AMERICAS GREENPORT

AMERICAS GREENPORT

BYD has launched a US$26m Green Omni Terminal Demonstration Project, which will demonstrate zero emission technologies at the Port of Los Angeles.

22nd July 2016

Electrifying Los Angeles

22nd July 2016

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

DP World London Gateway Port has been awarded the green Planet Mark for demonstrating a commitment to carbon emissions reductions.

21st July 2016

Green certification for DP World

21st July 2016

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

The UK’s Peel Ports Group has secured 100 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative which aims to promote the Port of Liverpool as a cost saving green choice for shippers.

21st July 2016

Green cargo initiative milestone

21st July 2016

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

DP World London Gateway Port has been awarded the green Planet Mark for demonstrating a commitment to carbon emissions reduction.

21st July 2016

Green certification for DP World

21st July 2016

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

Hamburg Port Authority HPA has taken delivery of a new €7.5 million floating dredger in a bid to tackle silt build-up.

20th July 2016

Dredging focus at Hamburg

20th July 2016

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

NEWS GREENPORT CONGRESS

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) will present its position paper on the revision of the port reception facilities (PRF) in Venice this October.

20th July 2016

ESPO PRF directive to be presented at 2016 GP Congress

20th July 2016

GPCA

GPCA

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) will present its position paper on the revision of the port reception facilities (PRF) in Venice this October.

20th July 2016

ESPO PRF directive to be presented at 2016 GP Congress

20th July 2016

SOUTH AMERICA

SOUTH AMERICA

In the first half of 2017, the government of Argentina is to launch a tender linked to land reclamation in the port of Buenos Aires, which aims to create new quays able…

20th July 2016

All change for Buenos Aires

20th July 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

Two main construction projects at the French port Marseille Fos which will enable it to handle mega-ships are nearing completion.

20th July 2016

Marseille powers ahead with expansion works

20th July 2016

EUROPE GREENPORT

EUROPE GREENPORT

The shortlist for the 8th ESPO Award on Societal Integration of Ports has been announced, this year’s theme is ‘nature in ports.

20th July 2016

ESPO award shortlist

20th July 2016

CRUISE GREENPORT

CRUISE GREENPORT

German energy expert, Stemmann-Technik, has completed onshore power supply projects for cruise ship terminals at the ports of Hamburg and Shanghai and supplied a charging system for a new electric ferry.

19th July 2016

Powering cruise vessels

19th July 2016

ASIA

ASIA

Senior Thai officials have outlined the country’s plans to further develop the country’s port sector.

19th July 2016

Thailand looks to regional co-operation

19th July 2016

ASIA

ASIA

Problems with Myanmar’s ports were outlined at the 14th ASEAN Ports and Shipping Conference in Bangkok.

19th July 2016

Myanmar admits to development “challenges”

19th July 2016

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Konecranes is set to deliver six more RTGs to the Noatum Container Terminal in Valencia, Spain.

19th July 2016

Konecranes wins repeat Noatum order

19th July 2016

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Kalmar has launched new emissions-free lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology for its five to nine tonne electric forklift truck range.

19th July 2016

Lithium-ion battery technology

19th July 2016

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

Keppel Corp and Shell have formed a joint venture to provide LNG bunkering services in Singapore, as the Maritime and Ports Authority (MPA) extends its green shipping incentive to LNG fuelled vessels.

18th July 2016

Keppel and Shell in Singapore LNG bunker venture

18th July 2016

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES GREENPORT

As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and…

18th July 2016

‘Smart’ and sustainable ports

18th July 2016

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

A new device that can quickly tie and unfasten rope is tackling the problem of rope being cut and discarded into the ocean.

18th July 2016

Rope discard solution

18th July 2016

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

PRODUCTS & SERVICES GREENPORT

Dutch oil pollution expert, Koseq, and UK oil recovery and environment expert, Vikoma, have joined forces to serve the oilspill industry at a higher level.

18th July 2016

Oil spill co-operative

18th July 2016

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

CONCESSIONS & INVESTMENTS

Global insurance and risk management expert, Marsh has warned port and terminal operators to get prepared for low probability, high impact ‘black swan’ events.

18th July 2016

Planning for the unexpected

18th July 2016

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

ALTERNATIVE FUELS GREENPORT

India’s Essar Ports Ltd is reportedly attempting to strengthen its business by investing in an LNG terminal to diversify its business.

14th July 2016

Investing in LNG

14th July 2016

ASIA

ASIA

China, which has shown interest in funding numerous new port and infrastructure projects in developing countries, is now having to re-evaluate its position given Venezuelas wish to default on Chinese debt.

14th July 2016

China to cut back on foreign infrastructure investment

14th July 2016

EUROPE

EUROPE

Spains Economic Development Minister Ana Pastor has sent a second proposal to the European Commission in respect of reform of the countrys stevedoring model. This follows a second referral about this subject…

14th July 2016

Spain stevedoring reform depends on port finance

14th July 2016