Projects & Initiatives – Page 22
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NewsStena joins smart electric transport initiative
Stena Line has joined a unique industry cooperation for smart electric transport which aims to increase the electrification of shipping.
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NewsUsing drones to tackle ocean plastic pollution
British Science Week will this year focus on the ocean and the significance of science and technology in combating harmful levels of plastic in our seas.
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NewsRightShip developments aiding carbon accountability
A carbon offset programme and carbon accounting tool are helping shipping operations and the ports they use become carbon neutral.
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NewsEnvironmental focus for PEMA Student Challenge
The Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) Student Challenge for 2018 will centre on ''Environmental challenge and productivity at ports'' focusing heavily on-air quality.
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NewsEU project focuses in on air quality monitoring
Air quality and in particularly emissions monitoring has taken centre stage at the latest discussions under the European co-funded project Poseidon Med II.
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NewsFirst battery-powered truck testing for Oakland
A battery-powered truck has entered the Port of Oakland fleet for the first time in order to test the feasibility of zero-emission freight hauling.
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NewsGreen Marine emissions criteria revisions
Green Marine’s 2018 performance indicator criteria includes revisions to LNG, sulphur oxide and particulate matter emissions and dry bulk handling and storage.
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NewsPorts of Normandy puts an emphasis on renewables
The Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA) is looking to scale up its operations with the construction of two blade and marine turbine plants in Cherbourg.
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NewsDriving down emissions at ports
Alan Lewis, director of the Global Emissions Logistics Council (GLEC) at Smart Freight Centre, looks at how ports can get better at driving down emissions.
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NewsHelping ports act locally to contribute globally
Claire Bryant, Future Proof Solutions and Jason Sprott, Sprott Planning & Environment, take a look at how materiality assessments can help ports to identify issues that matter the most.
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NewsStudent challenge focuses on the environment
Each year the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) hosts a student challenge which aims to bring emerging talent to the attention of the wider ports and terminals industry.
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NewsBPA looks to tackle long-term port issues
British Ports Association (BPA) has announced a new port futures project which will examine long-term threats to British ports including climate change.
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NewsKingston sponsors harbour clean-up
Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) is sponsoring two projects to improve the fisheries resource of Jamaica’s Kingston Harbour.
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NewsEnergy giant backs renewables development in UK
Plans for a new Scottish multimodal centre for manufacturing logistics and energy have received support from energy giant E.ON as its owners prepare the site for significant development.
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NewsA clear business case for sustainability
DP World is known for being a front runner in the industry with its commitment to sustainability Kathryn Beaven, DP World’s Director of Global Sustainability talks to Anne-Marie Causer about the latest projects the operator is spearheading to grow a stronger business and minimise its impact to the environment.
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NewsCromarty Firth decommissioning permit
Port of Cromarty Firth has boosted its environmental scope as the first port in Scotland licensed to undertake decommissioning projects.
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NewsGlobal low emissions transport pledge
A corporate pledge to help 20 global cities address air quality and climate change could soon benefit ports.
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NewsSTM project to help operational efficiency
A new Sea Traffic Management (STM) project will help improve safety and efficiency in the ports of Rauma and Gävle.
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NewsAir quality strategy first for London port
The Port of London Authority (PLA) says it has broken new ground by publishing what it calls the first draft Air Quality Strategy for a UK port.
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NewsDredging bulk carrier reduces environmental risk
A new bulk carrier is expected to make operations and materials handling in shallow water ports greener.
