World – Page 35
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NewsKenya gets greener lighting
Kenya’s largest port is benefitting from installing digital lighting at its entrance to reduce maintenance and increase energy efficiency.
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NewsGreen power use to cut port emissions
A 45% reduction in emissions is in reach of one American terminal which has started to use green renewables including wind and solar power.
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NewsFirst zero-emissions ferry for South Korea
Busan Port Authority’s first all-electric passenger ferry is a key step in South Korea’s plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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NewsShoreside power expansion in Sweden
One Swedish port authority is working hard to increase the reach of its shoreside power system to further cut portside ship emissions.
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NewsOsaka Bay goes green with first LNG tug
Osaka Bay''s first LNG tugboat has been working in Osaka Bay and the Seto Inland Sea in Japan, guiding large vessels since March 2020.
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NewsABP GB£50m investment cuts emissions
Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed a GB£50m container handling investment that has reduced carbon emissions, increased capacity and enabled a more efficient service.
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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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NewsCarbon neutral electricity for LA terminal
One of the largest terminal facilities at the Port of Los Angeles has achieved carbon neutral electricity through renewable energy credits (RECs).
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NewsSri Lanka moves to e-clearance
The Sri Lanka Port Authority is moving towards e-clearance for imports speeding up efficiency and adding to its green credentials in the process.
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NewsScottish 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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NewsOffshore wind port project progresses
A turbine installation contract has been awarded for the 140MW Akita Port and Noshiro Port offshore wind farms project in Japanese waters.
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NewsFuel monitoring cuts emissions in China
The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China has ordered four new tugs with fuel monitoring systems to help reduce its carbon emissions.
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NewsUAE boosts supply chain efficiency
Supply chain efficiency is at the heart of a new container transportation services agreement for Abu Dhabi Ports.
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NewsGermany 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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NewsSustainability 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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NewsGreen hull cleaning firm extends global reach
Environmentally friendly hull cleaning has become more accessible in southern Africa with the launch of a mobile hull cleaning service at a port in the region.
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NewsSustainable growth for UK ports in 2021
A sustainable growth agenda will be a key focus for UK ports in 2021.
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NewsAir quality monitoring boost in India
Emissions control has been stepped up at a major container port in India with the launch of an air quality monitoring station.
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NewsGhana LNG terminal gets off ground
Sub-Saharan Africa’s first LNG import terminal at a port in Ghana has received a floating regasification unit (FRU) unit that will shortly enable it to offer services to LNG carriers.
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NewsSpanish 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.
