Projects & Initiatives – Page 16
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NewsElectric trucks help cut port emissions
A first-of a kind US$11m pilot project with zero-emission fuel cell electric yard trucks is preparing to launch to help California ports reach their environmental goals.
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NewsEco bonus for Stockholm port callers
The Swedish government is rewarding innovative and sustainable shipping with an eco-bonus environmental incentive.
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NewsCall for adoption of efficient green motors
A whitepaper is calling for greater adoption of efficient motors and variable speed drives to reduce energy consumption and combat climate change.
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NewsPorts sign MoU for environmental protection
Two ports keen to advance the development and deployment of innovative technologies specifically related to navigational safety and environmental protection have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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NewsGaussin begins vehicle automation project
Gaussin has taken a giant step forward in automation with plans to convert six newly acquired electric vehicles autonomous driving machines.
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NewsHungarian rail hub will increase port efficiency
A new rail terminal in Hungary will link the Adriatic ports of Trieste, Koper and Rijeka together creating one of the most efficient logistical hubs in Europe.
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NewsInnovative port docking system
A universal cargo system promises to save operators time and money whilst freeing up ports from blockages and congestion, writes Anne-Marie Causer.
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NewsWPCAP ports decide on 2021 actions
World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP) ports have agreed to take new actions on energy efficiency, shore power and alternative fuels to combat climate change.
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NewsGothenburg sets goal to cut emissions by 70%
The Port of Gothenburg has joined forces with three transport companies to speed up the transition to fossil-free fuels in the transport sector and cut emissions linked to the port by 70% by 2030.
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NewsTackling emissions at SMM Digital
Industry stakeholder at SMM Digital will explore how digitalisation and climate protection can be addressed alongside the current challenge of COVID-19 and in the future.
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NewsGlobal centre of excellence for renewables
A collaborative partnership intends to build a global centre of excellence for renewable energy technologies expediting progress in the field.
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NewsEmission-free hyperloop plan takes shape
The ports of Rotterdam and Amsterdam will play a key part in a plan to create a pan-European emission-free hyperloop network.
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NewsTackling plastic pollution in rivers
One company has engineered what is claimed to be the longest river barrier in Europe to catch plastic and other floating debris.
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NewsGreen Marine reach grows in US
The reach of the Green Marine Environmental Certification Program has been expanded with the certification of five new terminals in the US.
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NewsDiscounts drive environmental accountability
One Spanish port and its terminals are taking major steps towards the energy transition and sustainability through a discount initiative.
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NewsCloud based TOS – a green step change
In this article GreenPort talks to Andy Barrons, chief strategy officer at Navis about how cloud based TOS is moving sustainability forward.
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NewsBuilding a stronger greener supply chain
In this article, Alex Pepper, Group Head of Energy and Environment, Peel Ports, examines how the pandemic will be used to build a more resilient supply chain in the future.
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NewsCO2 capture project on schedule
A CO2 capture and storage project in Europe is on schedule to store 2.5m tonnes of CO2 from the industry annually in empty gas fields beneath the North Sea as from 2024.
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NewsShipowners to reap more green rewards
Shipowners and ports are set to reap more recognition for going green following the announcement that the Environmental Ship Index will further expand under new leadership.
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NewsBattery project to drive clean energy shift
A new innovation project aims to cut the cost of marine battery electric drivetrains in half and save ship owners money.
