World – Page 76
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NewsKerala waits for green light
The Indian state of Kerala is waiting for clearance from the central government for a proposed international deep water seaport, local media reports.
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NewsGas Fuelled Ships Conference draws near
The 4th Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Concerence is drawing closer. The conference will take place from 11-12 September 2013 onboard the LNG-fuelled cruise ferry, ‘Viking Grace’, as it sails between Stockholm and Turku.
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NewsSouth African bunkering market
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has called on the South African government to realise the potential of the ship refuelling market to help support regeneration in the industry.
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NewsGreenPort South Asia call for papers
The second GreenPort South Asia Conference (GPSA) is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 26 to 27 February 2014, following a successful first event. The call for papers for next year’s conference have now been released.
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NewsPoLB improves air quality
The Port of Long Beach (PoLB) has cut diesel particulates by 81% since 2005, according to an analysis reviewed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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NewsTransport, logistics and environment: strategic allies
The transport sector is said to be responsible for around 13% of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This is almost twice as high (42%) in Brazil and contines to rise, says Frederico Bussinger, IDELT consultant at the São Paulo Metropolitan Planning Agency (EMPLASA).
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NewsSchneider Electric to acquire Invensys plc
Schneider Electric has reached an agreement to acquire Invensys plc for £3.4bn, a move that it says will boost its position in industrial automation and electro-intensive segments.
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NewsBlueprint for Africa
Five new eco-friendly rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) will be delivered to APM Terminals Apapa as part of a US$135m terminal upgrade within a month.
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NewsDamen wins prize for ‘green’ tug
Damen Shipyards Group has won third prize at a competition for the Top 100 Dutch ‘green’ companies for its ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid.
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NewsHelsinki: The pull between challenge and opportunity
The Port of Helsinki is attempting to find pragmatic answers to challenges many urban ports will understand - including the tension between costs and environmental strategies, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsFrom Marseille to Antwerp
It will be a difficult task to surpass last year’s GreenPort Congress in Marseille. In terms of content, the numerous visitors were offered an extensive overview of sustainable solutions regarding port-related operations and management. But Marseille also demonstrated its plans and assets during those early October days, not to forget ...
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NewsRotterdam bans shipping of whale meat
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has requested shipping companies and terminal operators to stop transporting whale meat from Iceland to Japan via Rotterdam.
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NewsWärtsilä and CEVA receive Dutch green award
Wärtsilä and CEVA Logistics have been announced as the winners of the Lean & Green Star Award 2013.
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NewsEU Commission first step to reduce emissions from shipping
The European Commission has adopted a Communication setting out a strategy for progressively including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maritime transport in the EU''s policy for reducing its overall GHG emissions.
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NewsEnvironmental excellence award
Grup TCB’s Terminal de Contenedores de Gijón (TCG) has been awarded for environmental excellence following an independent audit.
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NewsBio-lubricants: Safeguarding Ports and Harbours
Greater responsibility for the environment drives innovation and demand for new solutions that enable ships to maintain and improve delivery of daily operations is growing. Port and harbour areas in particular are subject to the industry’s most stringent regulations and here; environmental protection is considered an absolute priority, says Serge ...
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NewsMumbai to host 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference
Following a very successful first event held in Mumbai in March 2013, the 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference will again be held in Mumbai, India on 26-27 February 2014.
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Preventing light pollution
Preventing light pollution and saving money are top considerations for a new lighting policy to include DC power technology ahead of the construction of India’s first green port, Vizhinjam.
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NewsPort development threat to Great Barrier Reef
The development of ports and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in and around Australia are apparently threatening the fragile ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsContargo networks with Rotterdam
Container hinterland terminal operator, Contargo, has affiliated its terminal network with the Port of Rotterdam through online platform, InlandLinks.
