Sector News - Europe – Page 18
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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.
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NewsOffshore 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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NewsOperational 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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NewsBergen 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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NewsMajor 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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NewsSeaBins 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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NewsEnergy 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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NewsSwedish 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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NewsFirst 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.
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NewsRussian port increases green financing
A Russian port has said it has increased financing of its environmental programme 1.7 times.
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NewsTOC Europe postponed
TOC Europe has been postponed as coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in Europe.
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NewsFinnish port applies for green funding
A Finnish port has made a funding application to the EU to help realise its ambition of 100% carbon-neutral operations by 2035.
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NewsDebris-collecting vessel cleans up UK port
A UK port has taken delivery of a new debris-collecting vessel to remove waste material such as wood, metal and hard plastics from its waters.
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NewsUK port marks charity climate initiative
A UK port will mark WWF’s Earth Hour with an ''All Electric Day'', dedicated to promoting ways to reduce carbon emissions.
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NewsSwedish ports get behind inland shipping
Two Swedish ports have joined forces to set up a green inland shipping route between their respective operations.
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NewsTrain service cuts carbon footprint of cargo
CMA CGM has launched a new train service which will connect a European port with a logistics hub in line with its strategy to offer reliable, intermodal, end-to-end eco-friendly solutions.
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NewsSustainable engineering movement grows
The operator of Europe’s largest port is joining a group of over a hundred parties that use sustainability criteria in all phases of earthworks and civil engineering.
