Projects & Initiatives – Page 24

  • Dunkirk’s approach has involved all port stakeholders in environmental strategy Photo: Didier Carette/NAI-GPM de Dunkerque
    News

    Protecting Dunkirk’s natural heritage

    2016-11-07T11:01:00Z

    France''s Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque has taken an approach to sustainable development that involves all stakeholders, shortlisting it for the 2016 ESPO Award.

  • The third annual Ship Efficiency Awards were hosted on 2 November
    News

    Ship efficiency awards

    2016-11-04T12:32:00Z

    Wärtsilä Seals and Bearings won the Environmental Technology award category at the Ship Efficiency Awards 2016 in London on 2 November.

  • Cartagena is looking to integrate nature protection, biodiversity and society into all of its activities by 2020
    News

    Nature protection at Cartagena

    2016-11-03T12:23:00Z

    The Spanish Port of Cartagena is looking to integrate nature protection, biodiversity and society into all of its activities by 2020.

  • Port NOLA has welcomed N.O.T LLC joining Green Marine
    News

    New Orleans sustainability focus

    2016-11-01T09:42:00Z

    The New Orleans Terminal (N.O.T) LLC is continuing to take steps to preserve the environment and create an efficient operation.

  • Port of London Authority and Cleaner Thames partners clean up at Woolwich Arsenal
    News

    Cleaning up the Thames

    2016-10-26T10:53:00Z

    The Port of London Authority has joined its Cleaner Thames campaign partners to clean up the River Thames at Woolwich Arsenal.

  • Thanks to ABB, 'Tycho Brahe' and 'Aurora' will become the largest emission-free electric ferries in the world
    News

    Green innovation up for efficiency awards

    2016-10-24T10:51:00Z

    ABB has been shortlisted for a prestigious environmental award for modernising two vessels that will become the largest emission-free electric ferries in the world.

  • The glass is being installed on all windows at Samskip’s head office
    News

    Carbon emission cutting glass

    2016-10-21T16:02:00Z

    Samskip is installing specially laminated glass that blocks infra-red rays but not daylight as part of its sustainability strategy.

  • APM Terminals Algeciras invited over one hundred local school children to see how it has recycled 80% of its waste
    News

    Joint port environmental initiative

    2016-10-19T15:45:00Z

    The third annual joint ‘GO GREEN’ environmental initiative launched by the big marine terminal operators has seen companies raise the bar in promoting environmental stewardship.

  • Reducing GHGs: Montreal is focusing on reducing traffic congestion Photo: Port Montreal
    News

    MPA reduce GHG

    2016-10-07T11:16:00Z

    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by implementing a project that will optimise truck routes to and from terminals located on Port of Montreal territory.

  • GPC's Natural Areas Management Plan shortlisted for ESPO award
    News

    Guadeloupe shortlisted for ESPO award

    2016-10-06T09:33:00Z

    Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes (GPC) is one of five port authorities shortlisted for the ESPO Award 2016 which is based on safeguarding and further upgrading the nature in the port area.

  • News

    RSC spill campaign

    2016-09-28T09:45:00Z

    RSC Bio Solutions has launched a new educational campaign aimed at informing the industry and general public on the dangerous effects of oil spills and leaks.

  • The 8th ESPO winner will be announced on 9 November 2016 in Brussels
    News

    ESPO award 2016

    2016-09-27T10:07:00Z

    Bremen, Cartagena, Dunkirk, Guadeloupe and Riga have been shortlisted for the eighth European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports.

  • The Port of Rotterdam wants to be at the forefront of sustainability and efficiency
    News

    Rotterdam wants to stay ahead in a changing world

    2016-09-20T10:19:00Z

    With the developments in climate change in our minds, the Port of Rotterdam is entering a new era. A period of transition with plenty of opportunities for the port and its industrial complex. To be able to take advantage of these opportunities the port will develop new markets and help ...

  • Discount for environmental high performers at Port of London
    News

    Thames green ship discounts

    2016-09-14T09:26:00Z

    The Port of London will become the first UK port to recognise ship owners who are committed to improving their environmental performance.

  • The Siemens facility will begin production later this year
    News

    Hull windfarm blade facility nears completion

    2016-08-15T09:54:00Z

    Siemens’ new facility in Hull dedicated to building blades for offshore wind turbines for the UK domestic market is approaching completion.

  • Danish Maritime Days take place from 24 to 28 October
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    Danish Maritime Days green focus

    2016-08-12T12:36:00Z

    New solutions to climate and environmental challenges will centre this year’s Danish Maritime Days, which takes place from 24-28 October.

  • Greener cleaning: HullWiper in operation at the Port of Rotterdam
    News

    Greener hull cleaning at Rotterdam

    2016-08-03T14:58:00Z

    Greener hull cleaning is coming to the waters of the Port of Rotterdam courtesy of GAC EnvironHull.

  • ESPO Port of the Month: Port of Constantza
    News

    Focusing on the environment

    2016-08-02T09:30:00Z

    The Port of Constantza, ESPO’s port of the month, has its eye firmly on improving green management and environmental policies.

  • QVC has its Knowsley distribution centre nine miles from the Port of Liverpool
    News

    Green cargo initiative milestone

    2016-07-21T11:25:00Z

    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.

  • DP World London Gateway Port has been awarded the Planet Mark certification
    News

    Green certification for DP World

    2016-07-21T09:15:00Z

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