Products & Services – Page 55
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NewsHHLA orders 14 Kalmar straddle carriers with eco-friendly technology
Hamburg terminal operator HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG) has placed an order with Cargotec for 14 Kalmar 7+ generation ESC350W diesel-electric straddle carriers.
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NewsReducing pressure on Europe's coastal and marine areas
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to explore options for future EU action on Maritime Spatial Planning and Integrated Coastal Zone Management. The Commission is seeking the views of all interested individuals and organisations. The consultation runs for eight weeks.
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NewsEnvironmental guidelines for Ports
The European Commission published its Guidance Document on the implementation of Birds and Habitats Directives in estuaries and coastal zones with particular attention to port development and dredging and is commonly referred to as the ‘port environmental guidelines’.
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NewsDrive-in on the Bosporus
Yilport Container Terminal (part of the Yildirim Group) is to convert 18 diesel-powered Rubber Tired Gantry cranes (RTGs) to electrical operation.
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Paint research
San Diego''s Board of Port Commissioners has approved a series of projects costing $US500k to help develop non-toxic alternatives to copper-based hull paints.
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NewsGreener ferries
Although a trial originally highlighted some issues connected with using road diesel to lower the impact of ship’s emissions on coasts and port communities, these have been remarkably easy to overcome.
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News'Green' design carrier exceeds expectations
Lloyd’s Register and Shanghai-based Bestway Marine Engineering Design have completed their joint-industry project to develop a trend-setting environmental bulk carrier, with results claimed to far exceed expectations.
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Low emission engines for Kalmar
Kalmar products are to be fitted with the latest engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) or Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology to deliver near-zero NOx and harmful particulate emissions.
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NewsLighting the way
John Bensalhia looks at the latest products, trends, financial and safety elements of port lighting
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NewsA new environmental concept for tanker shipping
Class Society DNV has unveiled a new design concept for a VLCC that offers drastic savings in exhaust emissions, and in which the need for ballast water is eliminated and VOC emissions are cut to virtually zero.
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Dryports explored
What are the environmental, efficiency and economic benefits, and what are the challenges to setting up and using a dryport as a link in the supply chain?
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NewsMOL's futuristic solar carrier
A car carrier design that creates zero emissions while at berth, including during loading or unloading operations, is being pursued by OSK Lines (MOL).
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Plug in power
A new and fast cold-ironing connection has been developed with an eye to getting onboard ro-ro ships that have a regular rotation.
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Port industry of the future
An algae reactor that could lead ports of the future growing their own fuel was judged the most innovative technology on display at the recent PortTech Expo.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
Port operator DP World has joined APM Terminals in signing up to the global Carbon Disclosure Project, a programme that aims to “accelerate unified action on climate change”.
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Video highlights plight of wildlife
A short film that shows how marine birds that have been poisoned or choked by rubbish thrown overboard from ships demonstrates what the industry is doing to its seaways.
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Hydrogen vehicle trials
Hydrogen vehicles and refuelling stations are to be trialled by a wind energy company to demonstrate the proposition of decarbonising vehicle fleets – pushing the technology yet closer to ports.
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NewsElectrification of rubber-tyred gantries
Conductix-Wampfler headquartered in Weil am Rhein, Germany, has received three large orders for the electrification of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) in Asia.
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NewsA way through the growth of Green
A ports magazine, e-news and series of events specifically aimed at issues thrown up by the growing environmental agenda is the subject of a new venture by Mercator Media.
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NewsSvitzer order their first ECO tugs - by Jack Gaston
Virtually every tug owner worldwide recognises the need to meet future demands for more environmentally acceptable vessels.
