Sector News - Europe – Page 24
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Advanced biofuels now available in the Netherlands
An energy subsidiary and sustainable fuels company are working together to make European inland shipping more environmentally-friendly.
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Antwerp invests in streamlined efficiency
In the summer of last year Antwerp Port Authority decided to invest €1.4 million over the next three years to support seven projects aimed at streamlining port-related transport and making it more efficient.
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Emissions-free barges to benefit three ports
Electric emission-free barges will be used at the ports of Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Rotterdam to reduce pollution and road transportation.
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UK port leads flood prevention work
Work on a GB£600,000 flood prevention scheme to protect local communities is being carried out by Port of Blyth.
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7-strand Antwerp truck reduction initiative
Port of Antwerp will invest in seven projects to enable less truck usage, improve efficiency and reduce pollution.
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Gothenburg rail use increase reduces emissions
Increased rail freight and reduced road reliance at a new Port of Gothenburg terminal has helped reduce emissions.
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Helsinki port charges support green operators
The Port of Helsinki is balancing out nominal rises in port charges with a new green incentive for 2018.
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ABP to become one of the UK’s largest corporate solar power producers
Associated British Ports says it plans to build a further 20MW of solar arrays which will make it one of the largest corporate solar power producers in the UK.
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Water quality monitors for the Keil Canal
MacArtney has supplied a series of water quality monitor (WQM) instruments from Sea-Bird Scientific for a monitoring and modelling project in the Kiel Canal, Northern Germany.
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Wind turbine business sees potential in Hull
A new UK centre for wind turbine equipment has opened in recognition of Green Port Hull’s manufacturing potential.
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Guadeloupe port scoops ESPO award
Guadeloupe Ports Caraïbes has won the ESPO Award 2017 for its engagement with the city and wider community.
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EcoPort certification for French port
Port Boulogne Calais has achieved the industry''s only port sector specific environmental management standard.
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UK air quality awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the annual UK National Air Quality Awards has been released for 2017 and it includes innovative technology and transport initiatives.
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Water conservation focus at Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp is to save up to three million litres of water annually by installing underground storage tanks.
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Carbon reducing rail scheme approved
A rail capacity improvement scheme to reduce supply chain-generated carbon at the Port of Felixstowe has been government-approved.
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Felixstowe wins award for emissions reduction
Port of Felixstowe has won an award for its efforts to reduce CO2 and road congestion.
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Emissions-reducing rail project wins award
A rail transportation project from ABP’S Port of Ipswich to London has helped reduce road emissions and won an award.
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Benchmark emissions reduction for London port
DP World London Gateway reduced its carbon emissions by 28% in 2016 earning the operator continued certification to The Planet Mark sustainability programme.
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Rail container service to reduce emissions
Train path capacity at the Port of Liverpool is offering expansion options that minimise cost, congestion and carbon emissions.
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Fuel-gas system manufacturer to deliver Gothenburg LNG facility
A new partnership will create an LNG bunkering facility at the Port of Gothenburg to allow it to meet both customers’ and LNG suppliers’ needs going forward.