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Inland ports need to be recognised
The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) has said while it strongly supports the review of the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T), the organisation believes that the whole waterway network and all of Europe''s inland ports should be included.
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Dryports explored
What are the environmental, efficiency and economic benefits, and what are the challenges to setting up and using a dryport as a link in the supply chain?
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NewsMOL's futuristic solar carrier
A car carrier design that creates zero emissions while at berth, including during loading or unloading operations, is being pursued by OSK Lines (MOL).
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Plug in power
A new and fast cold-ironing connection has been developed with an eye to getting onboard ro-ro ships that have a regular rotation.
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Port industry of the future
An algae reactor that could lead ports of the future growing their own fuel was judged the most innovative technology on display at the recent PortTech Expo.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
Port operator DP World has joined APM Terminals in signing up to the global Carbon Disclosure Project, a programme that aims to “accelerate unified action on climate change”.
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Video highlights plight of wildlife
A short film that shows how marine birds that have been poisoned or choked by rubbish thrown overboard from ships demonstrates what the industry is doing to its seaways.
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Hydrogen vehicle trials
Hydrogen vehicles and refuelling stations are to be trialled by a wind energy company to demonstrate the proposition of decarbonising vehicle fleets – pushing the technology yet closer to ports.
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NewsGateways for renewables
Supporting the offshore renewables industry presents both short and long term opportunities for UK ports. Wave and tidal power is still in its infancy whilst offshore wind farm development is moving forward apace.
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Santos sees low sulphur fuel trial
The port of Santos has been the test-bed of low sulphur fuel on a containership, which will yield valuable emissions data for the US’ Environmental Protection Agency.
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San Francisco starts cold ironing for cruise
The Port of San Francisco has become the first port in California to provide shoreside power for cruise ships.
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Canada goes for cold ironing
The Government of Canada will invest $2.5m in the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Fairview Terminal project to provide shore power capacity to container ships.
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LA supports zero-emission vehicles
The Port of Los Angeles is the world’s first port to offer a reduced tariff for zero-emission vehicles imported and exported through the port.
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LNG trucks for California
Twelve LNG terminal tractors have been delivered to a Californian import trucking and distribution company as part of a commitment to the gas fuel.
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NewsDust reduction for Pecem
The first of a new design of dust-reducing mobile hoppers has been installed at the port of Pecem, Brazil, where it will be dealing with traditionally dusty bulk like coal and cement.
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MARAD funding for Great Ships Initiative
Through a cooperative agreement with the Northeast Midwest Institute, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is providing funding and technical expertise to help upgrade the Great Ships Initiative ballast water treatment technology testing facility in the Duluth-Superior Harbour of Lake Superior.
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LA’s new plan
Los Angeles and Long Beach have approved a new version of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).
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Port access study for Bering Strait
The US Coast Guard is seeking input from the public to evaluate the need for establishing vessel routing measures in the Bering Strait.
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Dredging for Savannah
The Port of Savannah has received conditional blessing from the US Army Corps of Engineers in relation to the dredging plans to expand the US’s fourth-largest container port. The Corps have judged that the planned mitigation projects around the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge will offset the environmental costs of ...
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Port of Seattle wins environmental award
The Port of Seattle has won a national Green Fleet award recognising its use of alternative fuels including biodiesel, CNG and hybrid vehicles. It is also for its programmes relating to air quality and green practices.
