World – Page 40
-
NewsOil waste recycling investment in Cameroon
A compact micro-refining unit which regenerates oil waste into second generation petroleum products will help a Cameroon port''s sustainability efforts.
-
NewsClimate-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.
-
NewsZero-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.
-
NewsWorld’s largest soil-based vertical garden
A New Zealand port operator has installed the world’s largest soil-based vertical garden on its premises to contribute to bio-diversity in the wider environment.
-
NewsGermany's green hydrogen strategy
Germany intends to ramp up its focus on green hydrogen as a key way to help decarbonise its marine sector.
-
NewsElectric vehicles tackle CO2 emissions
A US port has made an eco-investment in five electric vehicles and three charging stations in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
-
NewsHybrid-electric American ferries
The newest additions to the Washington State ferry fleet will be powered by ABB hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage systems.
-
NewsMitigating 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.
-
NewsAutonomous 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.
-
NewsEmissions-free barge concept
A consortium is working on making Dutch inland waterway shipping more sustainable in line with Paris Climate Agreement goals.
-
NewsSmart port city champion gets smarter
France’s largest port has secured funding to develop digital solutions for increased efficiency and environmental performance.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsElectric cars support sustainable operations
Four new electric cars have arrived at an Australian port as part of sustainability plans to transition to an all-electric fleet and cut emissions.
-
NewsGreater terminal efficiency in Florida
A stevedoring company has implemented a cloud based terminal operating system to give it greater operational efficiency.
-
NewsMicrogrid project will cut port energy costs
An American port is embracing the benefits of microgrids – a greener way of fulfilling a portion of the operation’s power needs.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsAsia makes efficiency gains with e-clearance
One South Asian terminal has introduced an e-clearance system for containers in response to social distancing requirements introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
-
NewsSouth Africa’s drive to control ship emissions
South Africa’s ports operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has hinted at the possibility of re-introducing in-water cleaning for all vessels calling at its eight ports.
