Sector News - Europe – Page 10
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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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Port-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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Norway 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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Climate-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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Zero-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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Germany'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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Mitigating 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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Autonomous 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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Emissions-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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Smart 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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Shore 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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Green 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.
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Offshore wind investment
Up to one billion Danish kroner will be invested into new infrastructure facilities at a Danish port to support the wind turbine industry.
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Operational boost for Romanian terminal
The goal of increasing operational efficiency is the reason behind one terminal’s investment in a new terminal operating system.
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Bergen targets sustainable cruise
The Port of Bergen has established a strategy for reducing the environmental impact from cruiseships, writes Susan Parker
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Major CO2 emissions reduction
A German port management company has reduced C02 emissions by 70% over five years in line with its sustainability strategy.
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SeaBins clean up UK port
Three SeaBins have been installed at a UK port to help keep surrounding waters clean and promote a healthy marine ecosystem.
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Energy port to be built in the Netherlands
A dredge sludge depot in the Netherlands will be developed into an energy port to play a crucial part in realising wind farms in the North Sea and help meet the needs of Europe''s energy transition.
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Swedish port set for rail cargo
A new Swedish port is now set to handle rail cargo to help meet the demand for sustainable transport.
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First electric RTGs for UK port operator
A UK port operator has made a key step towards sustainability by investing in its first three zero-emission, electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes to help to cut air pollution at one of its sites.
