World – Page 105
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NewsPort of Los Angeles investing $42 million into World Cruise Centre
The Port of Los Angeles is investing more than $42 million in long-term improvements to its Inner Harbor World Cruise Center, according to a presentation given to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
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Port of Kotka joins the EcoPorts network
The partnership is part of the new Ecoport concept of the port of Kotka. Kotka ecoport is a project launched by the port of Kotka as a part of the City of Kotka and its EkoKotka project. The goal of Kotka ecoport is to consider the environment in ...
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City trucks get green boost
A clean air strategy in the ports of New York and New Jersey is being helped by an influx of environmental grants, worth over $30m, that will help to replace pre-1994 trucks serving the port.
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Dutch Council of State suspends routing decree on Western Scheldt
Last week the Council of State in the Netherlands suspended the routing decree and one of the implementation permits for deepening the navigation channel in the Western Scheldt. The routing decree covers deepening of the Western Scheldt at 12 shallow points that are currently not deep enough for the largest ...
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Air Emissions from Ships Decline at Port of Seattle
Ships at the Port of Seattle have reduced emissions of sulfur dioxide by at least 80 percent and diesel particulate matter by 60 percent through an innovative program called At-Berth Clean Fuels. The program was unveiled on July 31 aboard Matson Navigation''s M/V Manoa, at the Port''s Terminal 18.
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NewsPort of Cork promotes short-sea shipping
Captain Michael McCarthy, Commercial Manager of the Port of Cork highlights the advantages of short-sea shipping – and the benefits to the environment
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NewsMobile pump out vessel for marinas
The only existing solutions for waste and bilge waters onboard are onshore pumping stations – a significant investment for marinas, which in turn creates traffic around the facilties and possible additional pollution through uncontrolled dumping and land-based mobile pumping systems which often have restricted access to marinas. In an effort ...
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NewsEco-friendly patrol launches for PLA
The Port of London Authority has taken delivery of the first of five new environmentally harbour patrol launches for operation on the River Thames
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NewsCMA CGM: Ecologically Thinking
“Think Ecologic” is the key message of the environmental programme being introduced by Marseille-based shipping line CMA CGM for both its shipping and shore-based activities
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News“Saving the Seas”
The Australian Marine Environment Protection Association plays an important role in promoting environmental awareness and protecting the marine environment. Michael Julian, AUSMEPA’s Executive Director, explains the organisation’s objectives
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NewsOakland approves air quality improvement plan
The Oakland Port Board approves Maritime Air Quality Improvement Plan and up to $5 million for truck retrofits
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NewsGreening Africa’s ports
In line with global efforts to develop and operate ports in a sustainable manner, two leading port associations are now taking the initiative to develop an environmental strategy for African ports. Njuguna Mutonya reports
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NewsStockholm Royal Seaport chosen for Clinton Climate Initiative
Stockholm Royal Seaport, Stockholm’s new city district being built in the port area, has been selected by the Clinton Climate Initiative for the new climate positive development programme
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NewsItalian Ports: pursuing a green strategy
The Port of Naples and Assoporti (Italian Association of Port Authorities) were delighted to host the GreenPort 2009 conference in Naples. It provided an opportunity to showcase important sustainability initiatives being developed by Italy’s major ports and Assoporti. Kate Royston provides an overview of some of these projects
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Portland rolls out air quality information to truckers
On any given weekday, nearly 800 trucks roll through the gates of the Port of Portland’s Terminal 6, loaded with containers either arriving from or bound for Oregon’s international trade partners.
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Seattle Port Commissioners approve clean air package
Port of Seattle Commissioners approved a plan today that protects jobs, supports local truckers and maritime cargo customers, and reduces diesel emissions.
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NewsBP dedicates shore power for oil tankers
The Port of Long Beach and BP America unveiled the world’s first oil tanker terminal equipped with shore power to eliminate air emissions from docked vessels.
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‘Faunabescherming’ and Port of Rotterdam Authority sign agreement
The ‘Faunabescherming’ (society for the protection of wildlife) has withdrawn its objection to the construction permit for Maasvlakte 2 and the Port of Rotterdam Authority is to take a number of measures to benefit seabirds in the Voordelta area.
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Taking the strain
The latest generations of quay, automated stacking (ASCs) and other high speed rail mounted gantries (RMGs) cranes are being designed for faster travelling speeds to meet increased productivity demands and quicker vessel turnaround times.
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smart rivers ‘21 heads for Vienna
Following the three previous conferences in Pittsburgh, Brussels and Louisville, the 4th smart rivers ’21 conference, organised by the Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses in Austria (PIANC Austria) and Austria Tech will be hosted by the City of Vienna on 6-9 September 2009 at the Vienna City Hall.
