Sector News - Europe – Page 26
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NewsNeed for a Swedish integrated port policy
A study on the impact of mega-ships on Gothenburg by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that an integrated ports policy is needed in Sweden to ensure Gothenburg stays competitive.
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NewsEco-friendly port operations
Last year was a busy one for Bremenports with one of its core tasks being to identify solutions which lead to sustainable operations, including the use of LNG.
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NewsIntermodal partnership at Gothenburg
Sandahlsbolagen Sweden AB has signed a five-year agreement with Gothenburg Port Authority to operate the new intermodal terminal at the port due to commence operations in December 2017.
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NewsNew rail connection between Romania and Sweden
Samskip and the Rail Cargo Group are set to launch a rail connection between Curtici, Romania and major logistics centres in Sweden.
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NewsPartners in the logistics chain
The Port of Rotterdam is one of the partners involved in a major new €2.2 million logistics project focusing on blockchain technology to improve the efficiency of the transport sector.
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Bulk terminals hit by power plant closures
Recent closures of a number of coal-fired power stations are causing uncertain futures for some of the UK’s bulk terminals.
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NewsBremenports wins ESPO award
Bremenports GmbH & Co. has been awarded the 2016 ESPO Award for its strategies in safeguarding and upgrading the nature and ecosystem in the port area.
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NewsSustainable development at Riga
The Freeport of Riga Authority (FRA) is aiming to develop more sustainable preconditions for surrounding urban space.
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NewsBarcelona air quality improvement plan
The Port of Barcelona has presented its Air Quality Improvement Plan which aims to help effectively reduce emissions from port activities.
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NewsA commitment to biodiversity
Bremenports GmbH & Co. KG has been raising awareness of environmental aspects and social needs to ensure a valuable green port infrastructure.
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NewsLow-flashpoint fuels focus at GFS 2016
The seventh Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Conference will focus on the innovation and investment driving the uptake of LNG and other low-flashpoint fuels in the commercial shipping sector.
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NewsGreenPort Congress: The gap between policy and practice
The second day of the GreenPort Congress served to highlight that there is a still a major gap between green policy and practice which needs to be addressed.
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NewsESPO: Time for IMO to deliver
ESPO believes that the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee’s (MEPC) next gathering will be an important milestone.
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NewsCongress videos
Watch footage live from Greenport Congress in Venice, including the thoughts of president of Venice Port Authority, the secretary general of ESPO and the ministry of Environment, Land and Sea.
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NewsGreenPort Congress: Green strategy matters
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to green business strategy, that was the overarching theme of the first day of this year’s GreenPort Congress hosted by the Venice Port Authority.
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Port of Venice for #myportforTurku
This spring, the European Commission Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, DG MARE, launched a photo competition where European citizens were invited to share photos of their favourite ports on social media.
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NewsLondon Gateway creates new wildlife habitat
DP World London Gateway has completed its creation of a new important intertidal habitat which will provide feeding ground for wading birds and fish.
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NewsValencia reduces its carbon footprint
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has reduced its carbon footprint at the Port of Valencia by over 17% since 2008.
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NewsSustainable development at Ghent
Ghent Port Company has started construction on a new 220m long quay wall at the Port of Qhent which will accommodate more sustainable seagoing ships and inland vessels.
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Cavotec powers ship of the year
A carbon fibre passenger ferry, powered by Cavotec, was named Ship of the Year at SMM.
