World – Page 62
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NewsPort emissions portal is Google Impact Challenge finalist
The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association’s (AUSMEPA) Port Emissions Portal has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Google Impact Challenge in Australia.
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NewsValencia reduces its carbon footprint
The Port Authority of Valencia (PAV) has reduced its carbon footprint at the Port of Valencia by over 17% since 2008.
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NewsSustainable development at Ghent
Ghent Port Company has started construction on a new 220m long quay wall at the Port of Qhent which will accommodate more sustainable seagoing ships and inland vessels.
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Cavotec powers ship of the year
A carbon fibre passenger ferry, powered by Cavotec, was named Ship of the Year at SMM.
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NewsLos Angeles marks green bond US first
The Port of Angeles has expanded its commitment to sustainability by issuing US$35.2 million in green bonds as part of a larger debt refinancing project.
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NewsEfficient bulk handling
Kuantan Port Consortium (KPC) is building its New Deep Water Terminal (NDWT) which it says will become a major transhipment hub on the east coast of Malaysia for trade in and out of Asia.
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NewsDNV and HPA sign letter of intent
The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and DNV GL have signed a letter of intent for the implementation of green technologies on Hamburg’s fleet of vessels.
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NewsDon’t miss GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2016
With just over a month to go, it’s time to book your place at this year’s GreenPort Cruise and Congress taking place from 11 to 14 October, if you haven’t done so already.
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NewsPort of LA holding its own
The Port of Los Angeles said it has mainly continued to preserve its clean air gains in order to reduce key pollutants, lower health risks and improve life quality in LA.
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NewsLong Beach green goals dented
Lingering effects from ships at anchor early last year have impacted the air quality at the Port of Long Beach.
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IWSA at SMM
The International Windship Association (IWSA) will host its annual Wind Propulsion Innovation Forum at SMM in Hamburg this year.
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NewsAyr cashes in on renewables
The British Port of Ayr has seen one of its busiest weeks since 1991 with 10 vessels calling at the port, four of which being for renewable energy projects.
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NewsCarbon award for Dover
The UK''s Dover Harbour Board has achieved the Carbon Trust Standard award for the fourth time after accomplishing an impressive 17.2% reduction in the Port of Dover carbon footprint.
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NewsGreen efforts in China
As China fulfilled its energy-saving targets for the first half of 2016, more effort has been pledged to support the country’s green sector.
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NewsMoving towards zero emissions
The Port of Long Beach is said to be ‘well on its way’ to achieving its zero-emission harbour goal, according to port officials.
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NewsLA appeals decision on SCIG project
The Port of Los Angeles will join BNSF Railway in appealing against the California Superior Court ruling on the BNSF Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) Project.
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NewsGetting boxes off the roads
Georgia''s first inland terminal will partner with Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), to handle up to 30,000 teu containers per year saving more than 6 million truck miles.
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NewsStrategic port alliance
Ports of Auckland Limited and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance to provide sustainability and community benefits.
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NewsPort of Long Beach helps battle pollution
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has authorised the framework for a unique, voluntary US$46.4m programme to lessen the impacts of port-related pollution on the community.
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NewsTackling chemical spills
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Marine Department of Malaysia (MDM) have conducted a joint chemical spill exercise to test its joint Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for chemical spill incidents.
