Latest News – Page 437
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NewsTariffs held at Gothenburg
Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg will not increase tariffs in 2018, keeping the figures at the same level as in 2015.
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NewsAntwerp commits to reducing plastic pollution
The Port of Antwerp has become the first port in Europe to join Operation Clean Sweep, an international programme aiming to prevent plastic litter materials from getting into the marine environment.
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NewsInfrastructure work pivotal at Oregon
Maintaining and improving aging infrastructure remains a priority at the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (Port of Coos Bay or OIPCB), the president of the port’s Board of Commissioners Dave Kronsteiner has said.
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NewsTallinn Port seeks €400,000 compensation
The Port of Tallinn in Estonia is seeking €400,000 in compensation from its former executives who are being tried on corruption charges, the Eesti Ekspress has reported.
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NewsLED lighting reduces energy consumption
Ten ship-to-shore cranes have been equipped with LEDs to decrease maintenance costs and reduce energy consumption.
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NewsEmissions tool assesses energy solutions
An energy and emissions management tool is predicting costs and benefits of energy storage solutions at terminals.
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NewsEnvironmental challenges addressed
Topics including ship’s waste and port development were recurrent at GreenPort Congress, writes Dr Chris F Wooldridge.
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NewsNew port waste solution enters market
A new Norwegian technology is helping to solve pollution problems in ports by collecting waste from the water surface.
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NewsPort Tour takes a look at the new sea lock in Ijmuiden, Amsterdam
After boarding the ‘Koningin Emma’ delegates were informed on the new large sea lock being constructed at the entrance of the North Sea Canal at Ijmuiden, that will provide access to the Amsterdam Port region.
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NewsSupply chain transparency and sustainability key topics at GreenPort Congress 2017
Delegates attending the final afternoon of GreenPort Congress gained insights into a number of different strategies for improving supply chain transparency and sustainability.
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NewsPort expansion and development role play public stakeholder meeting
Day 2 of the 2017 Greenport Congress kicked off with a very well presented and acted scenario of a public meeting discussing the pros and cons of a future development at a fictitious port. Speakers and delegates were given roles far from their usual official duties and participated with strong ...
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NewsUN environmental youth programme launched
The industry is taking part in a scheme to help children learn about the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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NewsGPA receives ecommerce investment boost
Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has announced two major ecommerce developments amidst new infrastructure projects and record cargo volumes.
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NewsCarbon-neutral ambitions in focus
Delegates attending the final afternoon of GreenPort Congress 2017 gained insights into a number of different strategies for improving supply chain transparency and sustainability.
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NewsA case of fake reforms?
COMMENT: To the outside world it looks like Spain has complied with its obligation to reform its port system. But has it, or more to the point will it when the formal deliberations of employers and unions are complete, asks Mike Mundy.
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NewsLED lighting reduces energy consumption
10 ship-to-shore cranes have been supplied with LED illumination which increases lifespan, decreases maintenance costs and significantly reduce energy consumption.
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NewsFuel efficient equipment pays off
Hyster will address fuel efficient handling and its benefits in ports at GreenPort Congress.
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NewsNavis’ ATOM approaches 'Pit Stop' milestone
ATOM Labs, Navis’ innovation lab, is approaching a milestone in its Pit Stop Port Operations prototype project, which it launched in January to prototype the value of collaborative decision making (CDM) in the Port of Algeciras.
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News"Let's take action to find a solution for the Global Challenge”
A high calibre panel of individuals set the scene for Day One of the GreenPort Congress 2017, hosted by the Port of Amsterdam on 11 October.
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NewsBottom up Approach
ECOPORTS network remains committed and proactive on the environmental issues and continues its forward looking approach.
