Projects & Initiatives – Page 29
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NewsMauritius port bunker opportunities
The Government of Mauritius has taken the next step in developing its largest city Port Louis into a global bunkering hub.
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NewsZero emissions ferry fleet
Scandlines is aiming to have its fleet of six hybrid ferries operating fully with zero emission batteries by 2018.
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'Go Green' campaign a "great success"
Five leading terminal operators joined forces last month to promote environmental awareness and sustainability.
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NewsUS Coast Guard in support of Port Ambrose
The controversial LNG terminal development at the US East Coast Port Ambrose is making progress after gaining support from the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) and US Coast Guard (USCG).
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NewsHull’s low-carbon future
One year on the foundations for the Siemens development at ABP''s Alexandra Dock in Hull have been laid providing what has been called a foundation for the UK’s low-carbon future.
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NewsDover looks into green tidal energy
Experts from across North West Europe have met at the Port of Dover to conclude the three-year study into generating green tidal energy.
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NewsPERS certification for French ports
The French ports of Le Havre and Nantes-Saint-Nazaire have achieved Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certification, celebrated during the Gala Dinner at GreenPort Congress in Copenhagen last week.
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NewsNew clean air guide released
The EDF (Environmental Defense Fund) has released a new clean air guide for ports and terminals: Technologies and Strategies to Reduce Emissions and Save Energy.
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ICOMIA environmental guide
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), has published its latest Environment Guide.
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NewsAPM Terminals wins award
The winner of the 2015 Lloyd’s List Global Awards Port Operator Award is APM Terminals for its new industry standards in the areas of productivity, investments, multiports, safety, inland services and innovation.
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NewsAPMT kits out Savono-Vado
APM Terminals is investing in new equipment for the new Vado terminal currently under construction on Italy’s Ligurian coast.
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NewsOakland coal export plans come under fire
Plans to export coal through a new terminal at the old Oakland Army Base in the USA have come under fire from the public and longshore workers and marine clerks concerned over possible health risks.
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Greenports Award for ‘Wilson Dover’
The winner of this year’s Greenports Award, presented by Bremenports at the Sustainable Shipping 2015 conference, is general cargo vessel, ‘Wilson Dover’.
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NewsPOLB is on the right track
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) is boosting its on-dock rail capacity with a US$93m project that promises to eliminate up to 750 truck trips from regional roadways with every on-dock rail train.
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NewsTraining centre to benefit Humber’s port
Grimsby Institute Group has revealed plans for a unique training centre dedicated to logistics, which will aid the Humber’s growing renewables sector.
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Sustainable biofuels for the future
A new European initiative is being launched with the aim of encouraging and promoting the use of biofuels as a sustainable, reliable, low-emissions alternative for the marine sector.
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2015 ESPO award nominations
Antwerp, Bremen, Dublin, Guadeloupe and Valencia are the ports which have been nominated for the seventh ESPO Award.
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NewsInvestments in recycling facilities
For the first time, statements of compliance have been issued to two ship recycling facilities in India – a move welcomed by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).
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NewsRecycling facility for Danish port
A new recycling facility for the scrapping of oil rigs and vessels is to be opened at the Danish port of Frederikshavn as part of an agreement with US-based Modern American Recycling Services.
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NewsReducing CO2 emissions
Greencarrier Freight Services and CMA-CGM Scandinavia have entered into a long term collaboration project to reduce joint CO2 emissions by 30% in the run up to 2020.
