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  • Conference coffee break
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    The list is growing - shouldn’t you be there?

    2015-09-23T17:12:00Z

    Members of the port community from over 30 countries have already signed up to be in Copenhagen from 7-9 October 2015 - shouldn''t you be there? Book now to guarantee your place.

  • Congress 2014
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    DG Move to give regulatory update on Port Reception Facilities

    2015-09-23T17:11:00Z

    Various legislative initiatives are being made to improve the Directive and its implementation in EU Member States, book your place now to find out more.

  • Elastec and MWRD worked together to develop two custom trash and debris collection boats
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    Harbour clean-up vessels

    2015-09-23T11:14:00Z

    US-based pollution control specialist Elastec is manufacturing trash and debris collection boats to skim floating litter from harbours and waterways.

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    Coquimbo crippled by earthquake

    2015-09-22T14:57:00Z

    The 8.3-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that hit Chile last week has put a stop to the country’s coastal port of Coquimbo, local media reports.

  • Carnival is investing as much as US$400m to design, build and install exhaust gas cleaning systems onboard its vessels
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    Carnival commits to 2020 sustainability goals

    2015-09-22T09:50:00Z

    Carnival Corporation & plc is continuing its commitment to ‘green’ cruising with new sustainability goals that will see it further reduce its carbon footprint and waste through a number of initiatives by 2020.

  • Greencarrier Freight Services and CMA-CGM Scandinavia have well-defined long-term climate objectives
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    Reducing CO2 emissions

    2015-09-22T09:19:00Z

    Greencarrier Freight Services and CMA-CGM Scandinavia have entered into a long term collaboration project to reduce joint CO2 emissions by 30% in the run up to 2020.

  • PortsToronto is the only port authority in Canada to be powered entirely by renewable energy. Photo: PortsToronto
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    Clean energy in action

    2015-09-21T16:15:00Z

    PortsToronto''s new three-year agreement with Canada’s Bullfrog Power to supply green electricity for all of its operations means that it is the only port in Canada to run entirely on renewable energy.

  • The HUMMEL first supplied low-emission power to a cruise ship in the 2015 cruise season
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    Award for LNG hybrid barge

    2015-09-21T11:51:00Z

    Becker Marine Systems has won a prestigious environmental award for its LNG hybrid barge in operation at the Port of Hamburg.

  • Congress 2014 coffee break
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    Two weeks to go - book now to secure your place and accommodation

    2015-09-21T11:23:00Z

    Port Authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines and other key industry stakeholders will all convene in Copenhagen this October. Anyone who has not already confirmed their attendance should do so now.

  • Port Tour 2014
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    Port Tour to take in many sights

    2015-09-21T11:20:00Z

    Delegates will have the pleasure of a tour of the old canals of Copenhagen as well as visiting the many commercial terminals of Copenhagen and Malmo Ports plus they will be shown the world''s first offshore Windmill Park.

  • Cruise 2014
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    Join Cruise executives at the 3rd GreenPort Cruise Conference

    2015-09-21T11:18:00Z

    Opened by Stavros Hatzakos, President, ESPO Cruise & Ferry Network, attendees will gain valuable insights and solutions to the latest issues facing the sectors.

  • Venice
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    Venice issues tender to build “port of tomorrow”

    2015-09-21T11:13:00Z

    Venice Port Authority has released the tender notice to draft its new masterplan, which will set the basis for the developing a sustainable "port of tomorrow" through mid and long term (2030-2050) strategic objectives.

  • PortsToronto is the only port authority in Canada to be powered entirely by renewable energy. Photo: PortsToronto
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    Toronto injects clean energy into operations

    2015-09-21T10:23:00Z

    PortsToronto is continuing its commitment to environmental sustainability with a new three-year agreement with Canada’s Bullfrog Power for green electricity for all of its operations.

  • Felixstowe will enhance green areas within a busy industrial complex
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    Felixstowe creates environmental corridor

    2015-09-18T10:08:00Z

    The UK’s Port of Felixstowe is to create an “environmental corridor” to improve habitats and enhance green areas as part of the Go Green campaign launched by several major port operators earlier this month.

  • Felixstowe will enhance green areas within a busy industrial complex
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    Felixstowe creates environmental corridor

    2015-09-18T10:02:00Z

    The UK’s Port of Felixstowe is to create an “environmental corridor” to improve habitats and enhance green areas as part of the Go Green campaign launched by several major port operators earlier this month.

  • One project will be carried by Nor Lines, which aims to develop a short-sea container ship that is powered by a plug-in hybrid LNG/battery propulsion system
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    Norway goes green with five pilot projects

    2015-09-17T16:29:00Z

    Five pilot projects have been chosen for development as part of Norway’s Green Coastal Shipping Programme, including a green port project with minimal carbon footprint and hybrid LNG/battery vessels.

  • One project will be carried by Nor Lines, which aims to develop a short-sea container ship that is powered by a plug-in hybrid LNG/battery propulsion system
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    Norway goes green with five pilot projects

    2015-09-17T16:26:00Z

    Five pilot projects have been chosen for development as part of Norway’s Green Coastal Shipping Programme, including a green port project with minimal carbon footprint and hybrid LNG/battery vessels.

  • The ports of LA and Long Beach are ramping up to shorepower for all their box terminals
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    Powering up shore supply

    2015-09-17T13:44:00Z

    Plugging into shore power is about to get a lot more accessible, finds Stevie Knight

  • DP World will harness the power of the sun at Jebel Ali
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    Harnessing solar power in Dubai

    2015-09-17T13:26:00Z

    DP World is launching a major renewable energy project to install photovoltaic solar panels to generate electricity, allowing it to reduce its carbon footprint while exporting surplus energy to the national grid.

  • DP World will harness the power of the sun at Jebel Ali
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    Harnessing solar power in Dubai

    2015-09-17T13:21:00Z

    DP World is launching a major renewable energy project to install photovoltaic solar panels to generate electricity, allowing it to reduce its carbon footprint while exporting surplus energy to the national grid.