Projects & Initiatives – Page 15

  • Dust suppression screen
    News

    Dust protection screens cut air pollution

    2020-03-31T15:15:00Z

    A project to construct dust protection screens has been completed at a Russian port to help reduce pollution.

  • ECOPORTIL
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    Environmental protection project progresses

    2020-03-24T15:34:00Z

    A project which aims to improve the environmental quality of ports and their surrounding coastal areas using innovative educational tools has demonstrated its learnings in a recent meeting.

  • Port Vieux Fort
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    Maritime pollution guidance in the Caribbean

    2020-03-20T15:30:00Z

    Senior maritime administrators in the Caribbean have been briefed on a programme which aids the prevention of maritime pollution.

  • The funding will allow conveyor improvements at Associated Terminals public intermodal terminal Photo: Associated Terminals
    News

    Grant funding for port efficiency improvements

    2020-03-17T12:07:00Z

    An American port has received funding which is helping it to make efficiency improvements to both its infrastructure and equipment.

  • Autonomous vehicle
    News

    Seabed cleaning using robotics and AI

    2020-03-13T15:27:00Z

    A new research project which aims to develop a system to clean the ocean seabed using a combination of robots and artificial intelligence will be demonstrated in a German port.

  • Port of Los Angeles
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    California ports collaborate for efficiency

    2020-02-25T13:17:00Z

    Two California ports will collaborate to identify and address operational issues to improve efficiency and lower costs for shippers while improving sustainability, business continuity and security.

  • Port of Kapellskär needs to be modernised to cater for cleaner larger vessels Photo: Stockholms Hamnar
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    Modernisation will lower port emissions

    2020-02-24T12:51:00Z

    One European port is making an environmental investment that aims to significantly lower emissions of carbon dioxide and air pollutants it produces.

  • Port of Livorno
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    Transport efficiency project makes headway

    2020-02-21T15:28:00Z

    A project which aims to cut CO2 emissions in ports by reducing truck transports in ports and their hinterland has made progress in its second partner meeting.

  • Port of Baku
    News

    Baku gets proactive with waste management

    2020-02-19T15:09:00Z

    Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku has signed a waste transfer agreement with a government environmental services agency to better manage its environmental protection goals.

  • Hamburg has been testing a one-of-a-kind digital solution for handling optimisation Photo: HHLA
    News

    Data exchange promises better port efficiency

    2020-02-19T13:03:00Z

    Reliable ship arrivals, more efficient ship handling and reduced emissions are the aims of a new digitalisation project in Germany.

  • Port Call Optimization
    News

    GHG emissions initiative gains traction

    2020-02-14T10:09:00Z

    An initiative supporting an IMO resolution that calls on cooperation between ports and shipping on the reduction of GHG emissions from ships has been submitted as an information paper for the next meeting of the IMO Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75) in March.

  • Port of Hamburg
    News

    Emission-free shipping initiative grows

    2020-02-07T15:00:00Z

    An emission-free shipping initiative has grown with the commitment of a German port authority.

  • Mini-P2R
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    Oil waste regeneration growth

    2020-02-06T11:24:00Z

    Ecoslops has said that construction has started on the first industrial unit of its compact micro-refining unit which regenerates oil wastes and residues into 2nd generation petroleum products.

  • Port Talbot is working hard on environmental stewardship Photo: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
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    Backing business and tackling decarbonisation

    2020-01-29T11:10:00Z

    Port Talbot in Wales is demonstrating its ability to address climate change while nurturing its commercial interests in the steel industry.

  • Port of Ceuta
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    AIVP network grows

    2020-01-28T16:24:00Z

    The Worldwide Network of Port Cities (AIVP) has gained a new member following last year’s move by members to sign the 10 sustainable commitments that make up its Agenda 2030.

  • Tree-planting
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    Tree-planting project tackles deforestation

    2020-01-16T10:10:00Z

    A tree-planting initiative has been carried out by a port operator to help reduce the rate of global deforestation inside or near its ports and facilities.

  • AIVP is attending the 10th World Urban Forum to promote Port-City relationships Photo: World Urban Forum
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    AIVP debates sustainable port cities

    2020-01-10T10:42:00Z

    AIVP will debate sustainable port cities and their role in global strategies for sustainable development at a UN-organised event.

  • The Port of Antwerp is part of a consortium to develop CCUS infrastructure Photo: Port of Antwerp
    News

    Consortium aims to reduce CO2 emissions

    2019-12-18T14:51:00Z

    Eight players in the port sector have signed a collaboration agreement as a first move towards the possible development of carbon capture, utilisation & storage (CCUS) infrastructure.

  • By the limestone wall
    News

    Limestone to be repurposed for habitat

    2019-12-17T21:23:00Z

    A port in New Zealand will use limestone rock from a revetment wall to develop an artificial reef for marine life to use as a habitat.

  • ECCLIPSE
    News

    Project helps ports deal with climate change

    2019-12-05T16:11:00Z

    A project is helping help ports in southwestern Europe to minimise the effects of climate change on their infrastructures and operations.