World – Page 42
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NewsUS port supports clean fuels standard
A port in Washington, US, has called for continued progress toward a statewide Clean Fuels Standard in a bid to aid its sustainability goals.
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NewsDriving down handling emissions dockside
A Californian port is testing the ability of electric top handlers to reduce emissions and handle the rigors of operating in a real-world environment.
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NewsPush for energy efficiency in Indian ports
The Indian government has urged action to make ports more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
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NewsEnvironmental monitoring helps African ports
OceanWise has installed an environmental monitoring system at two African ports to help them make smart operational decisions and investments.
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NewsKorean port embodies good port city relations
A Korean port is receiving high praise for its community outreach programme which aims to bring the port closer to the city and foster better community relations.
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NewsUS emission-reduction initiatives at risk
Environmental emissions-reduction initiatives at US ports could suffer as a result of a reduced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget in 2021.
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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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NewsWildlife conservation taken seriously
A Philippines operator is taking its social responsibility goals seriously by setting up a partnership with a foundation that works to conserve wildlife.
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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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NewsIncreasing electric port handling capability
A 200-tonne electric port handler has arrived in China to become the first electrically-operated port handling machine in its weight class increasing port efficiency.
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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.
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NewsAustralian rail solution combats congestion
Support for a major rail project developed by an Australian port to cut road congestion and emissions has been commended by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).
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NewsOffshore wind boost for US
A Danish energy company will lease a portion of a US port terminal for offshore wind work in an agreement which could help accelerate wind energy activity in the port’s home state and throughout the US.
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NewsPolish ports monitor air pollution
Port authorities in the neighbouring Polish port cities of Gdansk and Gdynia have been taking a range of measures in the fight against air pollution. This has included installing an effective air quality monitoring system to help aid policy makers in tackling the problem of air pollution in the area.
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NewsCalifornia port to invest US$1bn in rail
A Californian port plans to invest US$1bn in rail improvements over the next decade as it continues to strive for sustainability.
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NewsEcoport first for Australasian ports
Australia’s Port of Newcastle has become the first port in Australia and New Zealand to attain EcoPorts certification demonstrating its high environmental standards.
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NewsCO2 emissions data dismissed
A Spanish port has rubbished a claim that it creates millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
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NewsTug tackles NOx port closer to zero-emissions
A new tug with Tier 3 technology to cut emissions will be based at a California port intent on strengthening its commitment to environmentally friendly operations.
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NewsDredging for sand threatens coastal ecosystems in Kenya
Concerns have been raised about the impact of sand harvesting on Kenya coastal beaches and marine ecosystems.
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NewsEastland Port’s stormwater is clean enough to drink
How a New Zealand port is treating its stormwater runoff to produce clean results, even after heavy rain.
