World – Page 108
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NewsFocusing on efficiency
Transferring containers from quayside crane to yard crane – using automated technology – is the key to Kalmar’s new Autoshuttle
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NewsDeveloping the Danube Green Corridor
The aim of the Danube Green Corridor project is to analyze how car logistics from South- East Europe, can combine different transport modes while reducing costs and cutting the negative effects on the environment*
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NewsAddressing Ocean Sustainability
Paul Holthus explains how the World Ocean Council is bringing together the “Ocean Business Community” to address sustainability of the marine environment
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New Corporate Motor Vehicle Policy
As part of its ongoing focus on promoting resource efficiencies, the Port of Brisbane Corporation has introduced a new corporate motor vehicle fleet policy. The policy aims to increase fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions annually attributed to the Corporation’s car fleet.
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NewsIntroducing a Water and Energy Conservation Plan
In the March/April issue of GreenPort, the Port of Brisbane outlined its strategy of operating its port in a sustainable. In this issue, the Port explains how it is working to save water and reduce energy consumption
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NewsDredging Helps to Clean Up the Oslo Fjord
Port of Oslo Takes Action to Clean the Contaminated Parts of Oslo Fjord to Improve Navigation and Safe Vessel Traffic
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NewsIntroducing: The 30 ton Electric Container Truck
A new emissions-free, 30-ton container hauler, aimed at cutting noise and air pollution, has been launched by the Port of Los Angeles
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Long Beach signs enviro-agreement with Rotterdam
During a recent trade mission to major European ports, Long Beach Port officials signed an agreement with Port of Rotterdam to share best environmental practices, work together on ways to reduce greenhouse gases and promote environmentally sustainable seaport technologies.
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Northern Gateway go-ahead
PD Ports (PDP) has received formal planning approval for its Northern Gateway Container Terminal (NGCT) at Teesport in the North East of England.
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Aims to be Carbon Neutral by 2010
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners has expanded the agency’s commitment to the environment by announcing a goal of carbon neutrality from its operations by 2010. The agency aims to reach net zero annual carbon emissions from its operations first and foremost through new capital investments and operational refinements, and ...
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ISU calls for “Environmental Salvage Awards”
International Salvage Union (ISU) President Arnold Witte had called on all sectors of the shipping and insurance industries to approach the issue of salvage and spill prevention with “fresh thinking and open minds."
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Fuel efficiency on the Horizon
Horizon Lines, Inc. has implemented a combination of newly enhanced fuel efficiency and cost management programmes focused on conservation and fuel cost recovery.
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IMO approves revised ship emissions regulations
IMO approves revised ship emissions regulations The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved proposed amendments to the MARPOL Annex VI regulations to reduce harmful emissions from ships.
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NewsNorfolk Southern’s Presents ‘Green Machine’
Norfolk Southern’s new online carbon footprint analyzer puts the environmental benefits of rail transportation into an easy to- visualize perspective. The “Green Machine” quickly estimates the reductions in greenhouse gas emissions that occur when rail transportation becomes a larger component in shipper supply chains.
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Green light for UK Marine Bill?
UK seas may finally get the protection they need, with indications by Gordon Brown that a Marine Bill will be included in the Queen’s Speech later this year, which sets out future UK legislation.
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NewsEarthrace Eco powerboat
Earthrace, the world’s “fastest and greenest” powerboat started its round-the-world race at the end of April, in an attempt to break the world record and promote the use of sustainable fuels.
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Diesel prices “could rise by 50%”
A proposal is being considered by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that could see a 50% increase in the cost of diesel at the pump.
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NewsMARPOL Annex VI discussed in the International Bunker Conference
242 participants from all over the world gathered in Copenhagen 23-25 April for the 29th International Bunker Conference. Upcoming emissions regulations are one the biggest challenges facing the shipping and marine fuels industries and they dominated the opening session of the event.
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NewsHouston welcomes EPA’s new diesel emissions rules
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Stephen L. Johnson announced new diesel emission standards, requiring new and existing locomotive and marine diesel engines to significantly reduce air pollution.
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NewsClean sediments and the EU Waste Directive
On 8 April 2008 the Environment Committee of the European Parliament adopted in second reading again the amendment on the proposal for a Waste Framework Directive which foresees exclusion of nonhazardous sediments.
