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Siemens launches new ‘cold ironing’ solution
Siemens Power Transmission and Distribution has launched a new ship-to-shore cold ironing solution to enable ships in port to be connected to the medium voltage network of the local power supply company.
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NewsEcocrane hybrid offers 70% fuel economy
Railpower Technologies Corp. and TSI Terminal Systems Inc have confirmed the results of the EcoCrane hybrid power plants installed on TSI Rubber Tyre Gantry cranes (RTGs).
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Rotterdam/Oman environmental protection service
On 14 May, the Port of Rotterdam Authority, the DCMR Environmental Protection Agency Rijnmond (DCMR) and a ministerial delegation from Oman signed an agreement governing the establishment of an environmental protection agency in Sohar (Oman).
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APM and Rotterdam enviro-agreement
APM Terminals and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have signed a 5-year agreement to co-operate on research and development. The main objective of the co-operation is to “support environmentally proactive terminal planning and operating procedures with sustainable development”.
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Gothenburg saves emissions
The Port of Gothenburg is investing heavily in expanding rail traffic to and from the port. Last year 42,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide were saved by transporting goods in and out of the Port of Gothenburg by rail instead of by road.
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Environment week at Felixstowe
The Port of Felixstowe, in conjunction with several of the East of England’s leading environmental organisations, held an Environment Week from 28 April to 2 May 2008. The week focused on raising awareness of the environmental issues facing society, and highlighted the actions that the Port’s employees, and the Port ...
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IAPH “Tool Box” for clean air programmes
The International Association of Ports and Harbour (IAPH) has launched a web-based guideline and reference, entitled the “IAPH Tool Box for Port Clean Air Programs”, which is available free to both its member ports and nonmember ports.
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NewsCold ironing for inland vessels – part of the clean air plan of Port of Rotterdam
The ‘cold ironing’, part of the clean air plan, is successfully adapted in the Port of Rotterdam. Maurits Prinssen, the Project Manager at the Department of Port Planning & Development/ Shipping of Port of Rotterdam explains the working principles of the ‘cold ironing’ system for inland ships, installed in the ...
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Extra capacity needed
Container volumes at the Port of Antwerp are continuing to climb. Last year the Port handled almost 183 million tonnes of freight, representing growth of 9.3 per cent compared with the 167 million tonnes in 2006.
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NewsSuccessful stakeholder management
When it comes to balancing port expansion with environmental management, the Antwerp Port Authority has led the way with the introduction of a network of ecological infrastructure within the port area.
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NewsEU ports seek greater legal certainty on environmental issues
Clearer environmental policy from the European Commission is critical, if European ports are to understand European regulations and avoid delays in project development.
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DB and Rotterdam to co-operate
Deutsche Bahn AG and the Port of Rotterdam Authority intend to work together more closely.
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Climate funding for expansion of electricity feeding
At the ro/ro-terminal the forestry and pulp group Stora Enso’s vessels have been linked up to electricity supply points since 2000. The Port of Göteborg has applied for a climate investment grant from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency to supply electricity at all berths at the ro/ro terminal.
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NewsPort of Göteborg nominated for prestigious environmental award
The Port of Göteborg (Gothenburg) has played a pioneering role in the history of onshore power supply for ships or ‘cold ironing’. The Port has now been nominated for a prestigious EU Award. The nominated project is called ‘Shore side electricity – dramatically reducing emissions from ships at berth by ...
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NYK looks to reduce ship speeds
Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen Kaisha is to cut vessel speeds by 10% in a bid to save fuel and reduce air emissions.
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Governing 21st Century Ports
The theme of the 2008 ESPO Conference is “Governing 21st Century Ports”. The event will gather know-how from European and international port and academic experts on the strategies and tools port managers have at their disposal to respond to these challenges.
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NewsContainer shipping industry launches public awareness drive
The global container shipping industry has launched a major public awareness drive with the formation of “The Container Shipping Information Service”. Its aim is to increase public understanding and appreciation worldwide of the benefits and impact that this hitherto relatively unknown industry has on daily life.
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Busy start to 2008 for DEME
In recent months, DEME has obtained new contracts with a value of €300 million. The new projects only represent its international business (outside Belgium) and are in addition to the deepening of the River Scheldt, in Belgium, which DEME started at the beginning of the year, as part of the ...
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Environment high on EuDA agenda
The European Dredging Association (EuDA) is an industry grouping of all the leading European dredging companies and their national federations situated in the political heart of Brussels.
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Awareness campaign
Castrol Marine, Eco Ports, IMarEST and ProSea have joined forces in a campaign to raise the awareness of the problem of environmental damage from oil leaks from ships in ports and harbours.
