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  • VTP has developed its own environmental management system in accordance with recommendations from VPA
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    A natural choice for the GreenPort Congress

    2016-09-21T16:18:00Z

    This year’s host of the GreenPort Cruise and Congress is the Venice Port Authority, a natural choice because the area is a world heritage site which has to find pioneering solutions to environmental issues in order to stay competitive, writes Anne-Marie Causer.

  • Port of Angeles has issued US$35.2 million in green bonds
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    Los Angeles marks green bond US first

    2016-09-21T13:55:00Z

    The Port of Angeles has expanded its commitment to sustainability by issuing US$35.2 million in green bonds as part of a larger debt refinancing project.

  • Cruise keynote addresses
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    GreenPort – a truly international affair

    2016-09-21T13:48:00Z

    With members of the port community from as far afield as the Ivory Coast and Malaysia already confirming their attendance, book your place now to take advantage of the unique networking opportunities the GreenPort events offer.

  • Isabelle Ryckbost
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    The climate is changing, but are ports?

    2016-09-21T13:48:00Z

    Energy consumption has become second in the ESPO top 10 ranking of environmental priorities of European ports published this spring and they’’re realising that more than ever, tackling climate change is also their concern.

  • Tech visit 2015
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    GP Congress delegates to be treated to exclusive tour of Doge’s Palace!

    2016-09-21T13:42:00Z

    In a series of events, delegates at this year’s GreenPort Conference will have many opportunities to share knowledge and experiences, and network with attendees from ports and terminals around the world.

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    Live Blog: GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2016

    2016-09-21T13:31:00Z

    Don’t miss the live blog from the GreenPort Cruise Conference and GreenPort Congress from Venice, Italy, 11 to 14 October 2016.

  • GreenPort Cruise and Congress, Venice, 11 to 14 October 2016
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    GreenPort LIVE: Cruise and Congress 2016

    2016-09-20T15:06:00Z

    Welcome to the live blog from GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2016, offering up-to-the-minute coverage from this year''s event, held from 11 to 14 October in Venice.

  • GreenPort Cruise and Congress, Venice, 11 to 14 October 2016
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    Live Blog: GreenPort Cruise and Congress 2016

    2016-09-20T14:57:00Z

    Don’t miss the live blog from the GreenPort Cruise and Congress conference which will take place in Venice from 11 to 14 October 2016.

  • Hamburg Süd cited reduced ownership costs, energy savings and precision of temperature control as key factors in its decision to invest in Daikin’s Zestia units
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    Energy efficient reefers

    2016-09-20T10:22:00Z

    Increasing reliability and energy efficiency are key to minimising costs and maximising profits. Mr Shin Furuta, President, Daikin Reefer explains how through reduced power consumption, highly sensitive temperature control systems and maximum reliability, certain reefer containers have the ability to address both these requirements.

  • Australia's Fremantle Port is part of the global growing LNG bunkering network
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    Australia expands LNG market

    2016-09-20T10:22:00Z

    Australia, the world’s second largest LNG exporter, is expanding its LNG market with the first LNG bunkering terminal at Fremantle Ports in partnership with EVOL LNG, writes Lauren Riga.

  • The Port of Rotterdam wants to be at the forefront of sustainability and efficiency
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    Rotterdam wants to stay ahead in a changing world

    2016-09-20T10:19:00Z

    With the developments in climate change in our minds, the Port of Rotterdam is entering a new era. A period of transition with plenty of opportunities for the port and its industrial complex. To be able to take advantage of these opportunities the port will develop new markets and help ...

  • The E-RTG engaged with the conductor rail, working in one block.
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    Smarter greener handling

    2016-09-20T10:11:43Z

    For more than 100 years, VAHLE has been a global leader in mobile power and data solutions. Since then it has continued to develop innovative new products and solutions for any application while maintaining awareness of environmental concerns, writes Thomas Müller, head of business unit port technology, VAHLE.

  • 'Aidaprima' is fuelled directly from an LNG truck on the quay at Hamburg
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    Adopting a new source of power for cruise ships

    2016-09-20T10:07:00Z

    When Carnival Corporation’s AIDAsol sailed into the Port of Hamburg in Germany in May 2015, it also charted a course that may set the cruise industry on a new path for powering its vessels, writes Tom Strang, senior vice president, maritime affairs, Carnival Corporation.

  • The Wind aan de Stroom project at Antwerp has 11 Siemens wind turbines each producing 3MW of power
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    Renewable energy in port electrical grids

    2016-09-20T10:03:00Z

    The electrification in ports is inter-linked with the drive for an improved environmental footprint as well as improving the operating cost efficiency. The integration of renewable energy is now a real addition with electrical power supply in ports being of ever increasing importance, writes Chris Pretorius, Energy Management Division, Siemens ...

  • Launch of the first truck-dedicated natural gas filling station in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
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    LNG fuelling first for FOS trucks

    2016-09-20T09:11:00Z

    The first truck-dedicated natural gas filling station in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region of southern France is set to open in the next few months.

  • Lars Meurling
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    PEMA highlights shore connection technologies

    2016-09-19T17:19:00Z

    The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, (PEMA) – the global forum for port equipment sector – recently published an information paper on regulatory developments and best practice associated with shore power technologies for ships, reflecting the growing use of shore power in ports amid stricter regulatory requirements on emissions, writes Lars ...

  • Upon completion of the whole 5MW, the site will provide Gibraltar with 15% of its overall consumption of electricity
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    Wave energy at ports

    2016-09-19T17:17:00Z

    Ports are an integral part of global trade and commerce which are are known for operating and handling large scale operations which consume sizeable amounts of energy, resulting in larger day to day expenses and pollution-related effects, writes Inna Braverman, co-founder Eco Wave Power.

  • Port of Angeles has issued US$35.2 million in green bonds
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    Los Angeles marks green bond US first

    2016-09-19T17:03:00Z

    The Port of Angeles has expanded its commitment to sustainability by issuing US$35.2 million in green bonds as part of a larger debt refinancing project.

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    Peace Boat signs agreement for Ecoship

    2016-09-19T16:47:00Z

    Peace Boat and DNV GL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form a partnership to develop the Ecoship cruise ship.

  • Melbourne finds a buyer. Credit: Chris Phutully
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    Consortium snares 50-year Melbourne lease

    2016-09-19T09:54:00Z

    The long-awaited lease deal for the Port of Melbourne has been confirmed, with the Lonsdale Consortium winning the 50-year lease rights for more than A$9.7bn (US$7.3bn).