Projects & Initiatives – Page 21
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NewsBoskalis to use biofuel on dredging project
Royal Boskalis Westminster is working to reduce CO2 emissions by using sustainable biofuel on its latest renewable energy dredging project.
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NewsBlockchain project to improve port efficiency
ABP will be working with a digital logistics enabler on one of Europe’s first detailed pilot programmes using blockchain technology to improve port connectivity.
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NewsPorts collaborate for climate programme
The port authorities of Hamburg, Barcelona, Antwerp, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Vancouver and Rotterdam will collaborate on multiple projects that address the issue of climate change.
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NewsHamburg Port Feeder Barge concept
The promising Port Feeder Barge concept still has some obstacles to overcome to be finally introduced in the Port of Hamburg, writes Dr Ulrich Malchow from PFB
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NewsCargo consortium works to increase efficiency
MacGregor has joined a consortium of leading marine industry players which are collaborating in developing new levels of performance and environmental efficiency for the container sector.
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NewsDP World seeks green agenda feedback
DP World is actively seeking feedback from its stakeholders to help improve its sustainability programme, Our World, Our Future.
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NewsPSC collective focus on emission compliance
The Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU, Indian Ocean MOU and Black Sea MOU port state control (PSC) regimes will focus on the prevention of ship air pollution during forthcoming concentrated inspection campaigns (CICs).
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NewsEco pilings protect Hueneme marine life
The Port of Hueneme is using chemical free eco-friendly pilings for its new efficiency-geared harbour deepening project.
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NewsInvestment platform promotes green tech
A new AIM-listed investment platform aims to accelerate growth in IMO-compliant green technology service companies to minimise the marine industry’s environmental impact and help it meet the required standards for shipping.
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NewsESI to focus more on CO2
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) is set to incorporate more work on CO2 in line with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) legislative developments to boost its effectiveness.
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NewsFish sustainability project reaps rewards
Associated British Ports (ABP) has taken part in a sustainability project to improve fish migration from the Humber estuary which has helped salmon and other migratory fish reach new spawning grounds for the first time in over 100 years.
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NewsMoU aims to speed up sustainability
A new MoU wants to ensure faster testing and implementation of sustainable innovation by appointing representatives of key equipment, technology and financial services providers at ports.
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NewsHamburg University wins PEMA Challenge
The University of Hamburg has won the 2018 Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA) Student Challenge to find a sustainable, practical and commercially viable solution to reducing container terminal CO2 emissions.
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NewsIncentive schemes that promote green shipping
An increasing number of ports in Europe, North-America and parts of Asia have in recent years introduced or adopted incentive programmes to encourage ships to use cleaner marine fuels or reduce air emissions while in port, writes Renilde Becqué, independent emissions consultant
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NewsEcoPorts’ certification rewards green efforts
Port of Rotterdam, Port of Le Havre and Port of Piraeus have renewed EcoPorts’ environmental performance standard (PERS) to demonstrate their commitment to environmental transparency and management.
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NewsWadden sea ports gain EcoPorts kudos
Seven Wadden Sea ports have obtained EcoPorts’ environmental performance standard (PERS) highlighting their commitment to environmental management and tackling environmental challenges.
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NewsPEMA Student Challenge finalists announced
Three teams will compete in the final stage of the Port Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (PEMA) Student Challenge to devise a sustainable and economically competitive solution to reduce port CO2 emissions by drawing on green technology.
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NewsVessel project aims for zero emissions
Kalmar is to deliver autonomous equipment software and services for a new concept battery-operated container vessel being built to reduce costs and enable zero emissions.
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NewsFinnish based consortium works towards smart green shipping
A Finnish collaborative digitalisation consortium has been set up with a specific focus on energy efficiency improvement and emissions reduction of ship energy systems.
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NewsGerman port sets 2025 deadline for sustainability
Niedersachsen Ports has launched an initiative to implement and coordinate a sustainability management system with the aim of ensuring continuous improvement of processes for a sustainable future.
