World – Page 31
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NewsGreen hull cleaning firm extends global reach
Environmentally friendly hull cleaning has become more accessible in southern Africa with the launch of a mobile hull cleaning service at a port in the region.
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NewsSustainable growth for UK ports in 2021
A sustainable growth agenda will be a key focus for UK ports in 2021.
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NewsAir quality monitoring boost in India
Emissions control has been stepped up at a major container port in India with the launch of an air quality monitoring station.
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NewsGhana LNG terminal gets off ground
Sub-Saharan Africa’s first LNG import terminal at a port in Ghana has received a floating regasification unit (FRU) unit that will shortly enable it to offer services to LNG carriers.
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NewsSpanish port joins climate action collaborative
The Port Authority of Valencia has joined the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPSP) to add its weight to the sector’s commitment to decarbonisation.
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NewsGreener logistics with Oosterweel Link
A construction contract has been awarded for the Right Bank sub-project of the Oosterweel Link in Antwerp that will help ease port truck congestion and make European logistics greener.
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NewsSustainable development at Le Havre
The French port of Le Havre is forging ahead with its strategy to develop its bulk traffic in a responsible and sustainable manner.
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NewsCarbon dioxide capture solution project
Five Swedish energy companies have joined forces to discover the smartest way to transport up to two million tonnes of captured carbon dioxide annually from facility to quayside.
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NewsNew greener cranes at Jeddah Port
Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) has taken delivery of two remote-controlled Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and ten hybrid-Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs), as part of the expansion of Jeddah Port.
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NewsEmissions monitoring boost in Brazil
Emissions monitoring has been given a boost at a Brazilian port that plans to implement the Environmental Ship Index (ESI).
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News'World’s first' electric tug launches
The ''world’s first'' fully electric ship handling tug has launched at Song Cam Shipyard in Vietnam setting a new cleaner step change for the port industry.
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NewsFirst SAGT sustainability report
Port of Colombo-based South Asia Gateway Terminals’ (SAGT) first sustainability report reveals a challenging battle against carbon emissions.
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NewsEmission-free commuting in Thailand
Thailand''s first emission-free commuter fleet has come into service on 26 November 2020.
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NewsPort of Bergen plans sustainable cargo port
The Port of Bergen is planning a new cargo port with a focus on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.
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NewsElectric cranes increase smart capacity
A Canadian operator has boosted its efficiency and sustainability with the introduction of two new electric ship-to-shore cranes.
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NewsUK port closes in on carbon neutral ambitions
One UK port’s ambitious carbon reduction plan has been approved to enable it to press forward with plans to become the first net carbon neutral UK port by 2030.
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NewsEnvironmental responsibility rewarded
Environmental responsibility at two German ports has been recognised with certification by Lloyds Register in accordance with the PERS (Port Environmental Review System) management standard.
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NewsInnovative maritime emissions portal
Ports can now get hold of a brand new tool to monitor their own emissions data allowing them to take better charge of their environmental impact.
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NewsEco hybrid remote control RTGs
Hybrid remote-controlled rubber tyred gantry cranes will help make operations at a Middle East terminal more efficient.
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NewsBaltimore oxygen project wins award
A project that removes excess nutrient pollution and increases oxygen content in Baltimore Harbour has won an award for its green credentials.
