Projects & Initiatives – Page 26
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NewsRotterdam wants to stay ahead in a changing world
With the developments in climate change in our minds, the Port of Rotterdam is entering a new era. A period of transition with plenty of opportunities for the port and its industrial complex. To be able to take advantage of these opportunities the port will develop new markets and help ...
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NewsThames green ship discounts
The Port of London will become the first UK port to recognise ship owners who are committed to improving their environmental performance.
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NewsHull windfarm blade facility nears completion
Siemens’ new facility in Hull dedicated to building blades for offshore wind turbines for the UK domestic market is approaching completion.
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NewsDanish Maritime Days green focus
New solutions to climate and environmental challenges will centre this year’s Danish Maritime Days, which takes place from 24-28 October.
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NewsGreener hull cleaning at Rotterdam
Greener hull cleaning is coming to the waters of the Port of Rotterdam courtesy of GAC EnvironHull.
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NewsFocusing on the environment
The Port of Constantza, ESPO’s port of the month, has its eye firmly on improving green management and environmental policies.
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NewsGreen cargo initiative milestone
The UK’s Peel Ports Group has secured 100 advocates for its Cargo200 initiative which aims to promote the Port of Liverpool as a cost saving green choice for shippers.
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NewsGreen certification for DP World
DP World London Gateway Port has been awarded the green Planet Mark for demonstrating a commitment to carbon emissions reduction.
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News‘Smart’ and sustainable ports
As trade and cargo volumes continue to grow internationally, ports around the globe are looking to new technologies to help manage resources in a more sustainable and cost-effective manner through digitalisation and big data, writes Lauren Riga.
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NewsGPA clean air award
The Georgia Ports Authority has won the 2016 EPA Clean Air Excellence Award for its electric rubber-tyred gantry crane programme.
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NewsEnvironmental award for Akzonobel
AkzoNobel’s carbon credits methodology has won the Environmental Leader Product of the Year award for 2016.
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NewsRecognising Green Award ships
Alphatron Marine will reward Green Award certified ships with a 10% discount on a range of its products and services for both sea-going and inland navigation ships.
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Electrical power in Mauritius
Port Louis in Mauritius has announced that it will be replacing its current diesel power generation facilities with electric power.
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NewsTenth Energy Star cert for Oakland
The Port of Oakland’s headquarters, at 530 Water Street, has been awarded a certification for energy efficiency by the US EPA.
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Energy consumption in container terminals
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has released a document concluding the findings of its energy consumption survey.
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NewsTaking advantage of offshore wind
The Port of Rotterdam is constructing a new deepsea quay to build offshore windfarm components to better cash in on the booming offshore sector.
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NewsFocus on green power
Green propulsion will be a major focus at international maritime trade fair, SMM, this year which will held in Hamburg from 6-9 September 2016.
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NewsUnderwater drones in environmental management
A new research project will see underwater, unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs) scanning the ocean to gather environmental information at one of Europe’s busiest ports.
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NewsMoving ahead with hybrid marine power
The Next Generation Marine Power & Propulsion conference brought together a broad and unique marine industry group from the UK, EU and US to discuss the way forward for hybrid marine power.
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NewsGreen ferry concept
Latvian based boatbuilder Latitude Yachts has launched what it calls a game-changing new electric ASV commuter ferry.
