World – Page 38
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NewsEcoport first for Australasian ports
Australia’s Port of Newcastle has become the first port in Australia and New Zealand to attain EcoPorts certification demonstrating its high environmental standards.
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NewsCO2 emissions data dismissed
A Spanish port has rubbished a claim that it creates millions of tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.
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NewsTug tackles NOx port closer to zero-emissions
A new tug with Tier 3 technology to cut emissions will be based at a California port intent on strengthening its commitment to environmentally friendly operations.
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NewsDredging for sand threatens coastal ecosystems in Kenya
Concerns have been raised about the impact of sand harvesting on Kenya coastal beaches and marine ecosystems.
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NewsEastland Port’s stormwater is clean enough to drink
How a New Zealand port is treating its stormwater runoff to produce clean results, even after heavy rain.
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NewsJapan: A potential LNG bunkering hub
A recent report from the International Transport Forum (ITF) suggests that Japan has the potential to become a major international LNG bunkering hub. Nicholas Newman reports.
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NewsPorts and shipping key to decarbonisation
The UK’s Shipping Minister has highlighted the importance of ports and shipping during a decarbonisation conference.
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NewsTackling road emissions with rail
A new daily rail service at a UK port will strengthen existing rail operations set up to make cargo transportation more efficient while reducing transit time and emissions.
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NewsUS$1.8m grant to invest in eco equipment
A port on the east coast of the US has secured a US$1.8m grant to replace diesel-powered equipment with more environmentally friendly versions to reduce emissions.
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NewsDriverless vehicles help port go green
A Russian port is enhancing its green credentials by adding fully electric, autonomous vehicles to its fleet.
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NewsVLSFO sales are growing
The new low-sulphur bunker oil VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil with a maximum 0.5% sulphur) has become extremely popular in Europe’s largest bunker port.
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NewsShore power leader emerges in South China
A container terminal facility has become the first in South China to offer shore power at all berths.
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NewsSafe sanctuary for birds opens
Australian fairy terns will have a safe sanctuary at a port in western Australia this summer breeding season.
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NewsSwedish terminal to be fossil-free by 2020
A newly launched environmental strategy aims to make a Swedish container terminal fossil-free by 2020.
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NewsNZ commits to reducing ship emissions
New Zealand plans to sign up to new international maritime regulations to reduce ship emissions and lift air quality around ports and harbours, associate transport minister Julie Anne Genter has announced.
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NewsTerminal operator aims to be climate neutral
A German terminal operator aims to become a climate neutral company by 2040.
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NewsUS$500,000 port body grant for eco project
A 16-acre county park is gearing up for environmental improvements with the support of a US$500,000 grant from a US port administration.
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NewsBattery recycling comes to Rotterdam
A new factory for the recycling and re-use of batteries will be built in the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsFirst Ecoports PERS award for Caribbean port
A Caribbean-located port has achieved Ecoports’ Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certificate for the first time.
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NewsUS port is one step closer to sustainability
A port in California has purchased seven vehicles for its work fleet that will run on renewable diesel fuel.
