Projects & Initiatives – Page 25

  • Intuitive thinking: Hamburg is using the IoT to clean up its act
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    Hamburg emissions pilot bears fruit

    2016-12-08T11:17:00Z

    The Hamburg Port Authority’s pilot emissions project with Kii, a leading Internet of Things (IoT) provider, is allowing the port authority to analyse its pollution output and tackle the source of any problem.

  • The panelists stressed the need of developing one strong voice for inland navigation in Europe
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    The potential of inland waterways

    2016-11-29T09:14:00Z

    Participants from across Europe gathered in Warsaw earlier this month to discuss how to enhance inland navigation in the Baltic Sea Region.

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    Monitoring seawater pollution

    2016-11-29T09:10:00Z

    The EU project SMS is developing an in-situ real time monitoring system for seawater quality control.

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    Portek and Vahle join forces

    2016-11-18T13:04:00Z

    Portek Systems & Equipment Pte Ltd and Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG (Vahle) have signed a new collaboration.

  • HR Wallingford receives the Innovative Services to Dredging Award
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    Monitoring sound emissions from dredging

    2016-11-17T16:26:00Z

    HR Wallingford’s work relating to sound in the marine environment has led them to be recognised at the Dredging and Ports Construction Innovation Awards 2016.

  • DP World said it is committed to monitoring energy use, embracing renewable energy projects and investing in low-carbon technologies
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    DP World recognised for green performance

    2016-11-15T13:21:00Z

    DP World has been recognised for implementing best practice in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving environmental performance by the UK-based Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

  • RDF waste terminal is now open at Gothenburg port Photo: Port of Gothenburg
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    Port waste powers Gothenburg

    2016-11-11T15:18:00Z

    A new Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) waste import terminal has opened at the Port of Gothenburg, with the bulk of the waste arriving from the British Port of Immingham.

  • A case studies on Massvlakte 2 APM Terminal at Port of Rotterdam was presented in the research study
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    Energy sustainability efforts awarded

    2016-11-08T09:14:00Z

    The Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) has awarded the Special Mention Award to research conducted on energy sustainability efforts in maritime terminal operations.

  • Dunkirk’s approach has involved all port stakeholders in environmental strategy Photo: Didier Carette/NAI-GPM de Dunkerque
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    Protecting Dunkirk’s natural heritage

    2016-11-07T11:01:00Z

    France''s Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque has taken an approach to sustainable development that involves all stakeholders, shortlisting it for the 2016 ESPO Award.

  • The third annual Ship Efficiency Awards were hosted on 2 November
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    Ship efficiency awards

    2016-11-04T12:32:00Z

    Wärtsilä Seals and Bearings won the Environmental Technology award category at the Ship Efficiency Awards 2016 in London on 2 November.

  • Cartagena is looking to integrate nature protection, biodiversity and society into all of its activities by 2020
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    Nature protection at Cartagena

    2016-11-03T12:23:00Z

    The Spanish Port of Cartagena is looking to integrate nature protection, biodiversity and society into all of its activities by 2020.

  • Port NOLA has welcomed N.O.T LLC joining Green Marine
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    New Orleans sustainability focus

    2016-11-01T09:42:00Z

    The New Orleans Terminal (N.O.T) LLC is continuing to take steps to preserve the environment and create an efficient operation.

  • Port of London Authority and Cleaner Thames partners clean up at Woolwich Arsenal
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    Cleaning up the Thames

    2016-10-26T10:53:00Z

    The Port of London Authority has joined its Cleaner Thames campaign partners to clean up the River Thames at Woolwich Arsenal.

  • Thanks to ABB, 'Tycho Brahe' and 'Aurora' will become the largest emission-free electric ferries in the world
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    Green innovation up for efficiency awards

    2016-10-24T10:51:00Z

    ABB has been shortlisted for a prestigious environmental award for modernising two vessels that will become the largest emission-free electric ferries in the world.

  • The glass is being installed on all windows at Samskip’s head office
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    Carbon emission cutting glass

    2016-10-21T16:02:00Z

    Samskip is installing specially laminated glass that blocks infra-red rays but not daylight as part of its sustainability strategy.

  • APM Terminals Algeciras invited over one hundred local school children to see how it has recycled 80% of its waste
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    Joint port environmental initiative

    2016-10-19T15:45:00Z

    The third annual joint ‘GO GREEN’ environmental initiative launched by the big marine terminal operators has seen companies raise the bar in promoting environmental stewardship.

  • Reducing GHGs: Montreal is focusing on reducing traffic congestion Photo: Port Montreal
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    MPA reduce GHG

    2016-10-07T11:16:00Z

    The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by implementing a project that will optimise truck routes to and from terminals located on Port of Montreal territory.

  • GPC's Natural Areas Management Plan shortlisted for ESPO award
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    Guadeloupe shortlisted for ESPO award

    2016-10-06T09:33:00Z

    Guadeloupe Port Caraïbes (GPC) is one of five port authorities shortlisted for the ESPO Award 2016 which is based on safeguarding and further upgrading the nature in the port area.

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    RSC spill campaign

    2016-09-28T09:45:00Z

    RSC Bio Solutions has launched a new educational campaign aimed at informing the industry and general public on the dangerous effects of oil spills and leaks.

  • The 8th ESPO winner will be announced on 9 November 2016 in Brussels
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    ESPO award 2016

    2016-09-27T10:07:00Z

    Bremen, Cartagena, Dunkirk, Guadeloupe and Riga have been shortlisted for the eighth European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Award on Societal Integration of Ports.