Projects & Initiatives – Page 15
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NewsCleantech firm backs UN ocean initiative
A circular economy cleantech company focused on regenerating oil residues has signed up to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles.
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NewsRevolutionary new alternative fuel project
A British port facility is being developed as the first site for a revolutionary new alternative fuel project that will support ambitions to reduce landfill and carbon emissions in the UK.
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NewsWind power drives future ferry efficiency
Until now the experience of catching a wind powered ferry has been something out of the ordinary, but that may soon change.
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NewsJIT Arrival Guide backs low carbon shipping
A new Just In Time (JIT) Arrival Guide aims to support low carbon shipping by providing both port and shipping sectors with practical guidance on how to facilitate Just In Time Arrivals.
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NewsCongestion-busting scheme pays off
A programme set up to reduce truck traffic and pollution during peak daytime traffic hours and alleviate port congestion has taken 48m truck trips out of daytime Southern California traffic since its inception in July 2005.
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NewsShort sea shipping project addresses efficiency
An EU-funded research and innovation project seeks to improve the modal split for Short Sea Shipping (SSS) in the European container supply chain.
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NewsDredging towards sustainability
An increasing amount of attention is being given to the concept of sustainability as an approach to informing social, environmental and economic development and dredging has been evolving to keep up, writes René Kolman, Secretary General of the IADC
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NewsSpanish port looks to renewables
A Spanish port has held its first roundtable addressing the future of marine renewable energy.
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NewsWinners of World Ports Sustainability Awards
The winning projects of the IAPH 2020 World Ports Sustainability Awards have been named.
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NewsEquipment tender for sustainability project
A project dedicated to the environmental sustainability of ports is progressing with the issuing of an equipment tender that will enable the gathering of important data.
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NewsGlobal ports collaborate on climate change
Major global ports have confirmed their resolve to combat climate change during the latest meeting of a programme to deliver on key environmental goals.
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NewsDrive for nature-inclusive agriculture
A Belgian port has issued a Request for Proposals (RfP) for sustainable innovation in agriculture as part of a drive to promote nature-inclusive agriculture.
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NewsFirst Brazilian port flies flag for green incentive
Green ships will benefit from calling at a Brazilian port receiving rewards such as a 10% discount on port dues.
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News€7.5m grant for eco-led automation project
A port automation project which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of waterborne transport has secured EU grant funding.
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NewsNew project targets air quality and noise
The first meeting of a project to create a global and scalable solution to improve air quality and reduce noise impact in EU cities and port areas has taken place.
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NewsCoalition for shipping’s sustainability shift
A new coalition aims to have commercially viable zero emission vessels operating along deep sea trade routes by 2030.
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NewsEfforts intensify to cut ship emissions
An initiative supporting ship decarbonisation will intensify its work on the ship-port interface to reduce emissions from ships.
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NewsPort Ops base will support offshore wind
A new operations and maintenance (O&M) base will be built at a UK port to service the world’s biggest offshore wind farm.
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NewsMaritime litter project approval
An agreement to implement a maritime litter project has been signed with a view to help deliver one of the United Nations'' Sustainable Development Goals.
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NewsWaste vessel aids port's eco plan
A Spanish port authority is testing the suitability of a vessel that collects and stores floating waste and microplastics for operation at its port.
