World – Page 102
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NewsPort of Los Angeles to start rooftop solar power project
The Port of Los Angeles will begin generating one megawatt of electricity via 71,500 square feet of solar panels on its World Cruise Center rooftop by the end of 2009. A $9 million construction contract was recently approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners for this first phase of a ...
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What’s new in Seattle? Electronic Environmental Report published
The Port of Seattle has published its first electronic Environmental Report, covering progress made during 2008 and to-date in 2009.
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EcoPorts-ESPO Environmental Review 2009
The ESPO/Ecoports Port Environmental Review 2009 was launched during the Greenport conference in Naples (24-25 February 2009) and was received with enthusiasm by the port sector.
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Port of Long Beach wins EPA Clean Air award
The US Environmental Protection Agency has awarded its Clean Air Excellence Award to the Port of Long Beach for the Green Flag Program. Port officials received the award on 13 May at the 9th Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards held in Washington DC.
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NewsRotterdam tests hybrid locomotive
Alstom Transport, in cooperation with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam Rail Feeding, has set up a trial using a hybrid shunting locomotive, something that has never been done before on such a scale.
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NewsGreenPort 2010: Dates and Venue confirmed
EWP Communications Ltd, organisers of the annual GreenPort Conference and publishers of GreenPort Journal and GreenPort News, are pleased to confirm that GreenPort 2010 will convene in Stockholm, 24-25 February 2010 at the Stockholm Convention Centre.
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Seattle and Tacoma Ports: “Green Gateway” for Trade
The Ports of Seattle and Tacoma have completed a study to quantify the carbon footprint of containers coming through the Puget Sound.
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NewsSC Ports awarded additional funds to reduce air emissions
Continuing its “Pledge for Growth” environmental initiative, the SC State Ports Authority (SCSPA) has been selected for US federal funding to upgrade diesel equipment at the port, in the harbour and on the highway.
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NewsLong Beach’s green administration complex
New energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, administration and operation complexes are being constructed at the ITS terminal.
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NewsPort begins Clean Trucks fee
The Port of Long Beach was scheduled to commence collecting a Clean Trucks Fee on 18 February 2009 to accelerate the replacement of thousands of polluting cargo trucks. “It is imperative that we begin collecting the fees so we can move forward and achieve our clean-air goals,” said Richard D. ...
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NewsAntwerp unveils new Port House
The future headquarters of Antwerp Port Authority will be designed by the London firm of Zaha Hadid Architects. The choice of architect was made at the Port Authority board meeting in mid-January. The new Port House will occupy the site of the technical services building on quay 63.
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NewsModelling a deeper channel
Rafael Cañizares of Moffatt & Nichol, explains how a channel modelling project undertaken by the company in Colombia enabled significant savings to be made.
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NewsIndustrial Symbiosis in Moerdijk
Given its position in the Delta (triangle) between the seaports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, the Dutch Port of Moerdijk is a so-called Diamond in the Gold Delta. Eng Jacco H.M. Rentrop, Environmental and Safety Manager outline the Port’s Symbiosis Project.
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NewsSydney’s Penrhyn estuary habitat enhancement
As part of the Port Botany Expansion project, Sydney Ports Corporation has committed to securing Penrhyn Estuary for locally significant migratory shorebirds. This commitment will see $8 million spent to rehabilitate and expand Penrhyn Estuary. Upon completion, Sydney Ports Corporation, will take on management responsibilities for the estuary and continue ...
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NewsPort of Cork: Committed to CSR
The aim of the Port of Cork’s recently implemented Corporate Social Responsibility programme is to align the company’s values and behaviour with the expectations and needs of its stakeholders.
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Art projects alongside Maasvlakte 2 construction
With the construction of Maasvlakte 2, The Netherlands will become 2,000 hectares larger and the port, already the biggest in Europe, will increase in size by 20%.
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NewsSecond Maasvlakte to be “10 percent cleaner”
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and Milieudefensie have reached agreement on the environmental goals and performance of the Second Maasvlakte.
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NewsNaples: pursuing a policy of sustainable growth
Luciano Dassatti, President of the Port Authority of Naples and Castellammare di Stabia, explains how protecting the environment is a priority for the Port Authority of Naples. The Port is the host of the GreenPort 2009 Conference.
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NewsContship takes the Green Lane
As part of its environmental and safety strategy, Contship has introduced the “Green Lane” at its La Spezia container terminal. The company explains why this has been established and how it will be developed in the future.
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Green Marine Conference
Green Marine announces the return of its environmental conference on green technologies and innovation in marine transportation.
