World – Page 44
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NewsUnited front against wildlife trafficking
76 port and maritime supply chain representatives from 12 countries have agreed measures to address wildlife trafficking through a port in Kenya.
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NewsClean trucks record for California ports
Over 100 trucks outfitted with the cleanest, ultra-low NOx engines are now operating in two California ports, marking an emissions milestone.
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NewsPolish port’s plan is green at heart
A port authority in Poland has unveiled the biggest infrastructure programme it has ever undertaken, with environmental considerations and green energy at its heart.
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NewsUK port operator embraces electric vehicles
A UK port operator is moving closer to an all-electric fleet following its investment in new electric vehicles in line with its commitment to improve air quality.
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NewsEco equipment demonstrated at US port
Hydrogen and electric-powered cargo handling equipment has been demonstrated at a US port as part of its goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions sea port.
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NewsUS$200m for ports to support offshore wind
Up to US$200m will be made available to upgrade a US state’s port infrastructure to support the expanding offshore wind industry.
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NewsPort of Durban tackles solid waste imports
African ports face increasing generation of solid waste along with worsening climate change effects such as heavy rains and flooding. Shem Oirere finds out how Durban is rising to the challenge. With nearly all ports located in lowland areas next to big cities, the task of tracking waste generation, storage, ...
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NewsPort takes on sole ownership of wind terminal
A Belgium port has announced its largest investment in a decade, focusing on the offshore wind sector in a bid to boost its commitment to renewables.
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NewsLSFO bunkering helps ports be IMO-compliant
A port in the United Arab Emirates has taken part in the first IMO 2020-compliant low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) bunkering operation for an energy company.
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NewsLog trains cut emissions at New Zealand port
Environmental goals are being achieved by using trains to feed export logs from inland rural hubs to Wellington’s CentrePort, in New Zealand’s North Island. By Iain MacIntyre
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NewsIMO workshop addresses policy compliance
A recent IMO workshop focused on implementing marine environment protection measures included participants from 12 southern and east African countries.
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NewsTraining aids oil spill liability competency
Nigerian port professionals have completed oil spill liability and compensation training to help them better prepare for and handle oil spill incidents.
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NewsUS port moves closer to zero-emission target
A Californian port is meeting and exceeding all 2023 targets for reducing primary pollutants while cargo volumes continue to rise.
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NewsSunderland ready for Dogger Bank windfarm
Port of Sunderland has declared itself ''ready, willing and able to deliver'' after a long-awaited government announcement of investment in Dogger Bank.
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NewsVolunteers join forces to clean up Singapore
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has organised and carried out a clean-up operation to reduce marine debris.
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NewsPort operator pursues hybrid pioneering goal
A Canadian port operator is set to become the first in the world to convert its entire fleet into hybrid vehicles.
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NewsUK ports share efforts to combat plastic
UK ports have shared some of the huge range of initiatives they’re leading to combat plastic waste entering rivers and seas to mark the environment day of London International Shipping Week.
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NewsTide model to aid Australia’s blue economy
A tidal study project and resulting tide model developed by an Australian port authority has paved the way for a national tide model which is expected to contribute to Australia’s ‘blue economy’.
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NewsUS port cuts emissions despite being busier
Efforts by a California port to reduce air pollution have paid off, with the latest analysis showing an 87% cut in diesel emissions despite increased throughput.
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NewsNo air pollution found at Australian port
Air quality monitoring by an Australian port operator has found no evidence of air pollution due to port operations.
