Sector News - Europe – Page 16
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NewsNewbuild sustainable logistics warehouse
Busan Port Authority is building a logistics warehouse at the Port of Rotterdam which should help make its freight forwarding operations more sustainable.
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NewsItalian terminal invests in efficiency
An Italian terminal owned by the Turkish Yilport Group is going all out to get operational efficiency with its digital customs system.
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NewsFrench port focuses on zero emissions
A French port has joined forces with a zero emissions coalition in order to help its customers improve their green energy credentials.
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NewsInland shipping partnership to cut CO2
Two port operators in Germany will form a strategic partnership to promote environmentally friendly inland waterway shipping.
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NewsEU funds shore power and efficiency projects
The EU has provided major funding to a Finnish port to enable eco-friendly and efficiency-focused investments including shore power.
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NewsSediment dumps used as bird habitat
A port in Spain is the first in the country to bring together the management of sediments from maintenance dredging with the creation of a habitat that favours the diversity of aquatic birds.
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NewsFrench port awarded PERS certification
A French port has been recertified by Ecoports’ Port Environmental Review System (PERS) in recognition of its sustainability efforts.
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NewsSustainability efforts see renewable projects
A major UK port operator is continuing to transform its ports and terminals into low carbon, resilient hubs to help build sustainable supply chains.
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NewsRail operations help green new terminal
Emissions-cutting rail transport will play a major role in the operations of a new transshipment terminal soon to be operational in Sweden.
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NewsPort-city projects in the running for top award
Seven innovative port-city projects which focus on efficiency are in the running for the 2020 ESPO Award.
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NewsNorway spearheads green ship automation
Norway is at the forefront of a port automation project which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of waterborne transport, writes Anne-Marie Causer
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NewsClimate-neutral terminal retains status
The only certified climate-neutral container terminal in the world has retained its status as it continues to reduce its carbon emissions.
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NewsZero-emission ferries for Norway
Two zero-emission battery powered ferries have been ordered by a Norwegian operator that will help the country move further towards sustainable shipping and port operations.
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NewsGermany's green hydrogen strategy
Germany intends to ramp up its focus on green hydrogen as a key way to help decarbonise its marine sector.
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NewsMitigating against climate change
The Port of Valencia says it’s at the frontline of investment against climate change committing to produce zero emissions by 2030.
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NewsAutonomous transport service tender
A Dutch port authority has published a request for tenders (RFT) for the provision of a new transport service that will incorporate autonomous vehicles and reduce congestion while improving container handling efficiency.
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NewsEmissions-free barge concept
A consortium is working on making Dutch inland waterway shipping more sustainable in line with Paris Climate Agreement goals.
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NewsSmart port city champion gets smarter
France’s largest port has secured funding to develop digital solutions for increased efficiency and environmental performance.
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NewsShore power uptake solutions
New research addressing barriers to shore power in UK ports has proposed a green maritime fund, the removal of shoreside electricity taxes and a goal-based approach to help the industry meet emissions reductions targets.
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NewsGreen Maritime Fund proposed for UK recovery
A new COVID-19 economic recovery plan for the UK proposes a Green Maritime Fund to drive sustainable development and help stimulate growth consistent with net zero aims.
