Latest News – Page 480
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NewsOakland to tackle emissions with shore power
Ship operators to the Port of Oakland will be able cut diesel emissions by connecting to a new shore power system when at berth.
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NewsPorts could face penalties for cyber attacks
Transport operators could face penalties of USD$22m if they fail to implement effective cyber security measures.
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NewsGeorgian port development moves forward
An US operator is to operate a Georgian terminal which could help establish a new corridor between China and Europe.
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NewsRecycling plant will tackle high energy costs
A UK naval port will benefit from reduced carbon footprint and energy costs following work to install a specialist recycling plant.
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NewsShore power will reduce cruise emissions
A Canadian port expects to save 2,800 tonnes of emissions each year with its new cruise shore power facility.
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NewsCargo app now better able to tackle congestion
A mobile app that helps reduce air emissions related to cargo transportation has been adapted to improve its efficiency.
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NewsEmissions free tractor strengthens efficiency
A zero-carbon container project is increasing efficiency and reducing maintenance at a European terminal.
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NewsUSD$70m investment increases Saudi terminal capacity
A USD$70m investment will enable Saudi Arabia’s largest import terminal to handle three 14,000 vessels simultaneously.
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Spanish first half traffic up 3.39%
Despite this year’s stevedoring strikes in Spain, Puertos del Estado, the national ports authority, has revealed that combined traffic at its 28 ports was up 3.39% to 260.9m tonnes during the first two quarters.
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Latin America box traffic reverses declines
Recently released figures from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) show that regional ports boosted container traffic by 6.7% in the first quarter of 2017.
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NewsPeru laments cost of box handling
Handling containers in Peru is overly expensive, according to the Lima Chamber of Commerce (CCL).
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NewsPEINER’s bulk handling solution for box cranes
PEINER SMAG Lifting Technologies (PSLT) has introduced high-volume, radio-controlled, single-rope grabs (EGF 60) for operations with container cranes at the Port of Aarhus, Denmark’s biggest container port.
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NewsGreenPort Congress: becoming more international
With still more than two months to go, delegates from across the world, including Australia, Malaysia and Africa, as well as from far and wide across Europe have already confirmed their places. Book now to join them for a highly innovative and interactive programme offering unbeatable knowledge sharing and ...
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NewsPort of Amsterdam on its way to largest solar farm in the region
Port of Amsterdam is aiming for a substantial greening of the energy supply in its region. It therefore intends to install 100,000 m2 (17 MW) of solar panels on buildings in the port area by 2020. That will make the port area the largest solar farm in the region.
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NewsPRF Directive revisions to be presented at GreenPort Cruise
Anna Bobo Remijn, European Commission, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, Maritime Safety Unit, will present the Commission’s proposal during a session dedicated to Port Reception Facilities (PRF). Book now to find out how the revisions could affect you.
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NewsGreenPort Congress Dinner to celebrate 20 years of EcoPorts!
With the GreenPort Congress having evolved from the EcoPorts annual conference, it is particularly fitting that the EcoPorts anniversary should be recognised and celebrated at the Networking Dinner, kindly hosted by the Port of Amsterdam. Book now for exceptional networking opportunities
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NewsInteractive carbon footprinting workshop to feature at GPC 2017!
Delegates will benefit from learning how shippers, terminal operators and port authorities can align their methods and responsibilities on carbon footprinting to reduce CO2 emissions and avoid duplications thus also saving time and money. Book your place at the 2017 GreenPort Congress to find out more.
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NewsSmart lighting saves on energy and maintenance
Clever port lighting could save one American port US$1.6m in energy and maintenance costs over the next decade.
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NewsSmart lighting saves on energy and maintenance
Clever port lighting is expected to save one American port US$1.6m in energy and maintenance costs over the next decade.
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NewsHybrid solution to reduce Antarctic emissions
The owners of an Antarctic cruise ship aim to reduce its emissions through a hybrid power electric and propulsion system.
