Projects & Initiatives – Page 35
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NewsPorts set goals to cut Northwest emissions
The Northwest ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Metro Vancouver are increasing their goals to further cut diesel emissions by 2015.
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NewsMore companies sign up to being ‘green’
Twenty more maritime companies have signed the Maritime Singapore Green Pledge to show their commitment towards promoting clean and green shipping in Singapore.
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NewsDamen unveils ‘Walk-to-Work’ vessel
Damen Shipyards has unveiled its a new windfarm service vessel (WSV) to support and accommodate turbine maintenance crews at sea and allow them to ‘Walk-to-Work’.
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NewsIsraeli water solution awarded
Israel’s TaKaDu has won the ‘Sustainia Award 2013’ for its water distribution loss reduction technology.
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NewsSCPA drives for cleaner air
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is driving for reduced port-related air emissions with a new clean truck certification programme.
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NewsEEDI first for Hapag-Lloyd ship
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ new cruise ship, ‘Europa 2’, has become the first in the world to be awarded Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) certification by Germanischer Lloyd.
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News‘Green’ collaboration to boost ports’ sustainability
Green Marine and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) are to collaborate to boost the environmental sustainability of ports and terminal operators.
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NewsEPA low emission kit
Caterpillar has launched EPA-certified Cat 3500 marine emissions kits, as an alternative to re-powering existing vessels in order to ensure compliance with current US emissions limits.
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NewsNew closed loop scrubber
Langh Ship has developed a new closed loop scrubber, allowing vessels to run on high sulphur fuel whilst complying with sulphur regulations.
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NewsDHL tracks emissions
DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, has launched an automatic carbon footprint reporting feature to its track and trace system.
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NewsJebel Ali makes the switch
DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Port has successfully electrified eight diesel-powered Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes.
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NewsCarnival to reduce emissions
Carnival Corporation is investing US$108m in “breakthrough” exhaust gas cleaning technology for 32 of its ships to reduce air emissions.
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NewsEnvironmental practices to conserve water
Members of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) are enhancing their environmental programmes and practices to help conserve water.
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NewsDFDS invests in new technology
DFDS is investing £46m in new technology that can filter sulphurs from ships’ exhaust gases in preparation for the introduction of new environmental regulations in 2015.
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NewsGreen kudos for Crystal Cruises
Crystal Cruises’ ‘Crystal Serenity’ and ‘Crystal Symphony’ have helped reduce emissions and improve air quality in and around the Port of Los Angeles (POLA).
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NewsMore carriers join CCWG
BSR’s motto that ‘what’s measured gets managed’ is proving successful, with more carriers joining its Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) in a bid to reduce the environmental impacts of global goods transportation.
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NewsAntwerp sustainability report
Antwerp Port Authority is drawing up a second sustainability report for the “port community” as it strives for greater sustainability following the recent financial and economic crisis.
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NewsEmissions incentive programme
Canada’s Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has set up a new environmental stewardship programme to reward shippers for reducing vessel emissions.
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NewsECA slates Marco Polo rail programme
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has slated the European Commission’s (EC) Marco Polo rail programme, which aims to move freight away from the road towards other modes of transport using EU funds.
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NewsPOLA honours clean ships
A total of 26 shipping and cruise lines have been honoured by the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) for their participation in its Vessel Speed Reduction Programme (VSRP), which aims to cut emissions.
