World – Page 46
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NewsElectric vehicles tackle CO2 emissions
A US port has made an eco-investment in five electric vehicles and three charging stations in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsHybrid-electric American ferries
The newest additions to the Washington State ferry fleet will be powered by ABB hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage systems.
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NewsMitigating against climate change
The Port of Valencia says it’s at the frontline of investment against climate change committing to produce zero emissions by 2030.
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NewsAutonomous transport service tender
A Dutch port authority has published a request for tenders (RFT) for the provision of a new transport service that will incorporate autonomous vehicles and reduce congestion while improving container handling efficiency.
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NewsEmissions-free barge concept
A consortium is working on making Dutch inland waterway shipping more sustainable in line with Paris Climate Agreement goals.
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NewsSmart port city champion gets smarter
France’s largest port has secured funding to develop digital solutions for increased efficiency and environmental performance.
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NewsShore power uptake solutions
New research addressing barriers to shore power in UK ports has proposed a green maritime fund, the removal of shoreside electricity taxes and a goal-based approach to help the industry meet emissions reductions targets.
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NewsGreen Maritime Fund proposed for UK recovery
A new COVID-19 economic recovery plan for the UK proposes a Green Maritime Fund to drive sustainable development and help stimulate growth consistent with net zero aims.
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NewsElectric cars support sustainable operations
Four new electric cars have arrived at an Australian port as part of sustainability plans to transition to an all-electric fleet and cut emissions.
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NewsGreater terminal efficiency in Florida
A stevedoring company has implemented a cloud based terminal operating system to give it greater operational efficiency.
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NewsMicrogrid project will cut port energy costs
An American port is embracing the benefits of microgrids – a greener way of fulfilling a portion of the operation’s power needs.
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NewsOffshore wind investment
Up to one billion Danish kroner will be invested into new infrastructure facilities at a Danish port to support the wind turbine industry.
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NewsOperational boost for Romanian terminal
The goal of increasing operational efficiency is the reason behind one terminal’s investment in a new terminal operating system.
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NewsAsia makes efficiency gains with e-clearance
One South Asian terminal has introduced an e-clearance system for containers in response to social distancing requirements introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsSouth Africa’s drive to control ship emissions
South Africa’s ports operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has hinted at the possibility of re-introducing in-water cleaning for all vessels calling at its eight ports.
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NewsBergen targets sustainable cruise
The Port of Bergen has established a strategy for reducing the environmental impact from cruiseships, writes Susan Parker
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Grant funding for wildlife care
A wildlife organisation is among the latest recipients of an annual community support grant funded by an Australian port authority.
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NewsCentrePort Goes Electric
CentrePort, the port gateway for New Zealand’s capital city Wellington, is to become the first in the country to go 100% electric with its on-port container transfer vehicles.
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NewsMajor CO2 emissions reduction
A German port management company has reduced C02 emissions by 70% over five years in line with its sustainability strategy.
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NewsTaking major action on climate change
One US port has a major ambition, to be the greenest and most energy efficient port in North America.
