World – Page 47
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NewsSwedish port set for rail cargo
A new Swedish port is now set to handle rail cargo to help meet the demand for sustainable transport.
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NewsUS$14.5m grant for rail project
A US port has been awarded a US$14.5m grant to help fund a rail project designed to improve rail efficiency throughout the port complex.
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NewsConcern over eco impact of terminal project
A Canadian port authority has defended its plan to build a new container terminal following an environmental impact assessment which concluded that the project would have a significant impact on wildlife habitats, wetlands and indigenous communities.
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NewsFirst electric RTGs for UK port operator
A UK port operator has made a key step towards sustainability by investing in its first three zero-emission, electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes to help to cut air pollution at one of its sites.
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NewsNew deal for first electric tug project
A new supply deal has been struck to further the development of the first fully-electric ship-handling tug.
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NewsMussels help marine ecosystem health analysis
A port authority in Australia has completed its annual marine quality monitoring programme field sampling with mussels playing an important role helping it understand the health of the marine ecosystem and protect it.
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NewsRussian port increases green financing
A Russian port has said it has increased financing of its environmental programme 1.7 times.
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NewsTOC Europe postponed
TOC Europe has been postponed as coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in Europe.
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NewsFinnish port applies for green funding
A Finnish port has made a funding application to the EU to help realise its ambition of 100% carbon-neutral operations by 2035.
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NewsDebris-collecting vessel cleans up UK port
A UK port has taken delivery of a new debris-collecting vessel to remove waste material such as wood, metal and hard plastics from its waters.
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NewsUK port marks charity climate initiative
A UK port will mark WWF’s Earth Hour with an ''All Electric Day'', dedicated to promoting ways to reduce carbon emissions.
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NewsUS port supports clean fuels standard
A port in Washington, US, has called for continued progress toward a statewide Clean Fuels Standard in a bid to aid its sustainability goals.
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NewsDriving down handling emissions dockside
A Californian port is testing the ability of electric top handlers to reduce emissions and handle the rigors of operating in a real-world environment.
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NewsPush for energy efficiency in Indian ports
The Indian government has urged action to make ports more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
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NewsEnvironmental monitoring helps African ports
OceanWise has installed an environmental monitoring system at two African ports to help them make smart operational decisions and investments.
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NewsKorean port embodies good port city relations
A Korean port is receiving high praise for its community outreach programme which aims to bring the port closer to the city and foster better community relations.
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NewsUS emission-reduction initiatives at risk
Environmental emissions-reduction initiatives at US ports could suffer as a result of a reduced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget in 2021.
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NewsSwedish ports get behind inland shipping
Two Swedish ports have joined forces to set up a green inland shipping route between their respective operations.
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NewsWildlife conservation taken seriously
A Philippines operator is taking its social responsibility goals seriously by setting up a partnership with a foundation that works to conserve wildlife.
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NewsTrain service cuts carbon footprint of cargo
CMA CGM has launched a new train service which will connect a European port with a logistics hub in line with its strategy to offer reliable, intermodal, end-to-end eco-friendly solutions.
