All Decarbonisation & Shorepower articles

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    Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches electric tugs

    2024-11-29T08:45:00Z

    The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has achieved a sustainability milestone with the arrival of six energy-efficient tugboats

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    Integrating OPS and microgrids at Stockholm

    2024-11-28T07:36:00Z

    Ports of Stockholm is launching an initiative to integrate OPS and microgrid technology to enhance efficiency

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    EU Onshore Power Funding

    2024-11-22T12:00:00Z

    Four major ports in North Europe are set to receive major funding from the EU to help provide onshore power to container ships by 2030.

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    New design Konecranes Noell straddle carrier

    2024-11-22T12:00:00Z

    Konecranes recently invited a wide-range of customers to inspect its new-design Konecranes Noell Straddle Carrier prototype. 

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    AGVs: At the heart of productivity and decarbonisation

    2024-11-22T12:00:00Z

    The role of AGVs in ports is rapidly ramping up in the face of ever-larger container ships and terminal congestion.

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    DP World’s rail boost slashes emissions

    2024-11-18T12:21:00Z

    DP World’s rail initiative has reduced 64,300 truck journeys and cut 17,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in one year

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    Felixstowe secures digital twin funding

    2024-11-13T14:17:00Z

    Harwich Haven Authority and Entopy have secured £350K funding to develop a digital twin to optimise vessel arrivals and reduce emissions at Port of Felixstowe

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    Kalmar electric empty container handler launch…

    2024-07-25T12:00:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new electric empty container handler. 

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    Green levers in concessions?

    2024-07-25T12:00:00Z

    Is there room for ‘green levers’ in port concession arrangements? The pros and cons are examined here drawing on the ideas discussed at a recent WAPPP roundtable

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    Challenges and opportunities

    2024-07-25T12:00:00Z

    A new decarbonisation survey finds progress has been made in US ports but there is a need for further study of the options and technology available. Panos Koutsourakis, VP Global Sustainability, ABS, elaborates

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    The charge for shore power

    2024-05-30T12:00:00Z

    There are still obstacles to overcome but the take-up of onshore power supply is rapidly gaining momentum supported by an innovative system supplier sector

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    GSBN Reveals Savings

    2024-04-19T11:00:00Z

    Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has published the study, “Impact of Digitalization in Driving Decarbonization in Shipping…

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    San Diego Zero Expansion

    2024-04-19T11:00:00Z

    SSA Marine has launched the first of six zero-emissions cargo handling equipment…

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    The green connection

    2024-04-19T11:00:00Z

    Alexandros Trachanas, Chief Operating Officer of Harbor Lab*, shares his thoughts on the importance of connecting vessel operators with port agents offering sustainable portside solutions.

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    PLA chair puts emphasis on the environment

    2024-04-19T11:00:00Z

    The Port of London is expanding, increasing its cargo volumes, investing and recruiting – but its work is also all about the environment, said Jonson Cox, Chair, Port of London Authority.

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    Rightship secures two new projects

    2024-02-27T12:00:00Z

    Leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform specialist, RightShip, has confirmed two new port deals. The first is in Itaguai, Brazil, with the second deal in Napier Port, New Zealand.

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    Hydrogen powered RTG trials in Kobe Mitsui terminal

    2024-02-27T12:00:00Z

    Kobe International Container Terminal (KICT), operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has announced it is to trial the operation of a hydrogen-fuelled rubber tyred gantry (RTG) crane converted from a diesel engine powered unit.

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    Data and decarbonisation imperatives

    2024-02-27T12:00:00Z

    Growing demand for green technology, fuel efficiency and data driven solutions are powering the reach stacker market. 

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    ETS: Complex, costly and changing

    2024-02-27T12:00:00Z

    The European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) became applicable to shipping from January – just as the crisis in the Red Sea was escalating. Felicity Landon  addresses the key points

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    “A fair and just transition”

    2023-11-24T12:00:00Z

    UNCTAD’s Review of Maritime Transport 2023 focuses on the costs, challenges and uncertainties around decarbonisation – and emphasises the need for a fair and just transition for all. Felicity Landon attended the launch of the report at the IMO in London