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  • 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.

  • The four Kalmar Gloria reachstackers equipped with new Kalmar K-Motion technology
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    Immingham opts for Kalmar reachstackers

    2015-09-17T11:52:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has announced a contract to supply Immingham Container Terminal in the UK with four Kalmar Gloria reachstackers equipped with new Kalmar K-Motion technology.

  • Kumport sits in the Ambarli Port Complex on the northwest coast of the Marmara Sea, Turkey
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    Cosco Pacific buys into Turkish ports

    2015-09-17T10:32:00Z

    Cosco Pacific is investing in Turkish ports after forming a joint venture with China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) and CIC Capital for the acquisition of equity interests in Fina Liman and Kumport.

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    Tianjin ‘wake up’ call for insurers

    2015-09-16T17:21:00Z

    Following the blast at Tianjin early last month, the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is warning that large cargo losses are having a significant impact on the marine insurance sector and this recent incident should serve as a “wake-up call to all cargo insurers”.

  • StormwaterItalia provides emergency management systems for ports including the Port of Venice
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    Helping ports weather the storm

    2015-09-16T16:43:00Z

    Italy-based StormwaterItalia is gearing up for this year’s GreenPort Congress where it will discuss the growing problem of pollution from stormwater and the treatment and management of water quality and spillage.

  • Port CDM is being piloted in Valencia and Gothenburg (pictured) Photo: Port of Gothenburg
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    Saving the environment

    2015-09-16T15:03:00Z

    The new Port Collaborative Decision Making concept, initiated under the MONALISA 2.0 project, has caught the eye of the judges behind the Lloyd’s List Global Award in recognition of its aim to save money and the environment.

  • Willing participants: Genoa, Naples and Venice are the latest ports to join the Sea Traffic Management (STM) Validation Project
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    Monalisa smiles on European Ports

    2015-09-16T14:45:00Z

    The European Union has granted a €21m grant to the Sea Traffic Management (STM) Validation Project, a Motorways of the Sea project defined within the MONALISA 2.0 project.

  • Infrastructure investment: The Wando Welch Terminal wharf strengthening project will feature a new access road
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    Decisive years ahead for Charleston

    2015-09-16T13:54:00Z

    South Caroline Ports Authority (SCPA) says the next five years will be decisive times for Charleston port with increased container volume growth, harbour deepening and investing in infrastructure coming top of the agenda.