Sector News - Europe – Page 8
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NewsGerman terminal digitalises customs
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has been helping a German terminal to digitalise and automate the customs clearance processes for import and export traffic with the UK to improve speed and efficiency.
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Scottish Government unveils green ports model
The Scottish Government is developing plans for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy.
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Germany moves ahead with green strategy
As one of the first german port businesses with a comprehensive green strategy, bremenports wants to ramp up stakeholder dialogue to stay ahead.
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Sustainability on track despite Covid-19
Pioneering energy projects and digitalisation have helped one European port lay solid foundations for a sustainable future, despite Covid-19.
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Sustainable growth for UK ports in 2021
A sustainable growth agenda will be a key focus for UK ports in 2021.
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Spanish port joins climate action collaborative
The Port Authority of Valencia has joined the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPSP) to add its weight to the sector’s commitment to decarbonisation.
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Greener logistics with Oosterweel Link
A construction contract has been awarded for the Right Bank sub-project of the Oosterweel Link in Antwerp that will help ease port truck congestion and make European logistics greener.
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Sustainable development at Le Havre
The French port of Le Havre is forging ahead with its strategy to develop its bulk traffic in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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Carbon dioxide capture solution project
Five Swedish energy companies have joined forces to discover the smartest way to transport up to two million tonnes of captured carbon dioxide annually from facility to quayside.
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Port of Bergen plans sustainable cargo port
The Port of Bergen is planning a new cargo port with a focus on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.
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UK port closes in on carbon neutral ambitions
One UK port’s ambitious carbon reduction plan has been approved to enable it to press forward with plans to become the first net carbon neutral UK port by 2030.
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Environmental responsibility rewarded
Environmental responsibility at two German ports has been recognised with certification by Lloyds Register in accordance with the PERS (Port Environmental Review System) management standard.
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‘Best Green Seaport’ award for French port
The French port HAROPA has won a press award for its industry leading approach to environmental policy.
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Green port kudos at the UK Maritime Awards
Two ports have walked away with some top awards at this year’s UK Maritime Awards demonstrating their ability for clean energy enterprise in the UK.
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ESPO award goes to Algeciras
The spanish Port of Algeciras has won the ESPO Award 2020 in recognition of its successful strategy to attract innovation and local start-ups.
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Port of Tyne invests to combat dust emissions
The UK’s Port of Tyne has announced a GB£1m investment that will help combat dust emissions.
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Oil spill exercise aids eco safeguarding
An emergency oil spill exercise has successfully been carried out by a UK body to test its capability and processes in the event of a tier 2 hydrocarbon spill.
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Spanish port is first to win emissions award
One Spanish port has reduced its CO2 emissions by 20% and becomes the first port in the world to achieve a key emissions award.
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Valencia renews EcoPorts management standard
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has congratulated the Port of Valencia for successfully renewing the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS), the sixth such time for Valencia.
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ABP wins prestigious environment award
Associated British Ports (ABP) has won the prestigious ‘Environment’ category at the 2020 Heavy Lift Awards, recognising its investments in sustainability within the day-to-day running of operations and the long-term strategy of the organisation.
