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Expanding super postpanamax capability
DP World Southampton has announced plans to increase its capability to handle super postpanamax vessels.
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$3.5 million to help cut diesel pollution in Baltimore
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Port of Baltimore will receive $3.5 million in Recovery Act funding to help clean the air in and around the Port.
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NewsCork achieves ISO 14001
The Port of Cork Company has been awarded the international environmental standard ISO 14001 certification which acknowledges the Port’s positive commitment to the environment.
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NewsWest and Central African ports address the need for environmental management
Harry Barnes-Dabban, Corporate Estates & Environment Manager for Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority, highlights the need for WACAF to prioritise their environmental challenges or risk becoming a dumping ground
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Western Scheldt 2009 deadline
Antwerp Port Authority welcomes the decision by the Dutch government to implement the treaty on the deepening the Scheldt estuary, hailing it as an important step.
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Air emissions cut at Portland
The Port of Portland, Oregon has, over the past year added shore-side power (cold-ironing) at three of its marine terminals.
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NewsHouston clean air funding
A $9 million Smart Way Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) was awarded to the Houston- Galveston Area Council (HGAC), following the efforts of the Port of Houston Authority (PHA), H-GAC and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
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NewsCMA CGM takes delivery of new 13,300 TEU vessel
The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce the delivery today, 10th of November, in South Korea, of the CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB.
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Shore power for cruise ships in Vancouver
The shore power installation at Port Metro Vancouver, the home port of the Vancouver-Alaska cruise, is the result of a $9-million cooperative initiative between the Government of Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, BC Hydro and Port Metro Vancouver.
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China' new green feeder service
Yantian International Container Terminals (YICT) recently announced the launch of its first direct feeder service for Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited. The new service will run directly from YICT to the factory of Nine Dragons Paper in Xibeisha, Dongguan.
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Port of Long Beach's "Green Port" tie up with China Merchants
In a new “green port” collaboration, the Port of Long Beach and China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI), one of the world’s largest operators of seaport terminals, have signed a comprehensive environmental exchange agreement to further “green” technologies and practices on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.
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NewsA week in the life of an Environment Manager
A new GreenPort column designed to draw attention to the varied responsibilities of environment managers shaping port and terminal policy. This month, the spotlight falls on Charles Haine, Global Environmental Manager, DP World. Charles has been with DP World, the Dubai-based international marine terminal operator, since May 2008. His challenges ...
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NewsJob creation at the Port of Tampa
A review of the fiscal year 2009 capital program implemented by the Tampa Port Authority shows the Port of Tampa’s commercial importance and economic impact as one of the region’s largest job creators.
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NewsFly ash through Tampa
The Tampa Port Authority has announced that Separation Technologies LLC, the world’s largest beneficiator of fly ash, will begin a series of large export shipments of the cement supplement from the Port of Tampa to Panama.
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NewsBattery powered locomotive unveiled
Norfolk Southern has unveiled the latest in alternative energy locomotive technology at its Juniata Locomotive Shop in Altoona, PA.
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NewsGottwald secure order for Norway's Greenland Port
10 November – Gottwald Port Technology GmbH has received an order from Grenland Havn for a new Mobile Harbour Crane.
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Gothenburg-Drammen rail link re-opens
The Port of Gothenburg is expanding its range of rail shuttles by once again offering a shuttle service to Drammen in Norway.
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NewsEnvironmental protection at Bremen Ports
A new publication from the ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven explains the ongoing environmental protection that is being undertaken
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Kotka joins EcoPorts network
Kotka ecoport is a project launched by the Port of Kotka as part of the City of Kotka and its EkoKotka project. Kotka ecoport considers the environment in all operations of the port based on a life cycle approach, meaning that all stages from design and construction, to commissioning and ...
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NewsNew chairman for AIVP
The Members of AIVP elected Jean-Pierre Lecomte, to the Chairmanship of AIVP, at their most recent General Assembly in the Icelandic port city of Reykjavik.
