World – Page 47
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NewsValencia renews EcoPorts management standard
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has congratulated the Port of Valencia for successfully renewing the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS), the sixth such time for Valencia.
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NewsABP wins prestigious environment award
Associated British Ports (ABP) has won the prestigious ‘Environment’ category at the 2020 Heavy Lift Awards, recognising its investments in sustainability within the day-to-day running of operations and the long-term strategy of the organisation.
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NewsBritish port gears up to support green growth
Ports are gearing up to take advantage of the UK’s plans for green growth and Great Yarmouth is no exception.
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NewsSpanish port renews EcoPorts PERS Certification
A Spanish port has successfully renewed its EcoPorts environmental management standard (PERS) certification.
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NewsScrubber waste collection at French port
A French port has established a local service for the treatment of scrubber residues to align with the IMO sulphur cap.
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NewsProtecting the whales and air quality
Protecting the whales and local air quality has not only become a top priority for one American port, but also its ocean carriers.
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NewsEmissions cut at California port
One Californian port has significantly reduced emissions but challenges in adopting clean technology still remain.
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NewsSustainability strategy guide for ports
A Port Sustainability Strategy Development Guide has been launched to provide Australian ports with a systematic and robust approach to sustainability.
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NewsLED lighting lowers terminal emissions
An Australian terminal has lowered its power consumption and carbon emissions by installing LED lighting on its automated quay cranes.
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NewsHabitat project reduces eco impact of port
A project to relocate insect habitats is being undertaken as part of a new UK port development in a bid to reduce its ecological impact.
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NewsRail link takes polluting trucks off roads
A new weekly rail shuttle service has commenced, providing Oslo and Norway with a rapid, dependable and climate-smart link to the largest port in Scandinavia.
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NewsSmart container to cut emissions by half
A Middle East port operator is to house its digital solutions in a solar-panelled steel and aluminium smart container powered by clean energy.
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NewsFirst shore power operation in Estonia
The first shore power operation in Estonia has taken place following a €3.5m shore power investment to cut air pollution and reduce noise.
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NewsHHLA on the way to climate neutrality
Green energy charging stations and battery-powered AGVs will help bring a German terminal closer to its sustainability goals.
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NewsInland shipping partnership cuts emissions
Sweden’s environmentally friendly transport plans have been boosted with the launch of an inland shipping initiative to take high emissions trucks off the road.
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NewsPartnership aids smart emissions management
One Danish port aims to better manage its emissions using electrification and digitalisation in a new technology partnership.
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NewsSmart RTGs chosen for Cambodian port
A Cambodian port will benefit from emissions saving RTG cranes as part of its project to expand capacity.
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NewsRotterdam renews its commitment as an EcoPort
The Port of Rotterdam has renewed its EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS) keeping sustainability at the forefront of its agenda.
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NewsHydrogen car production to begin in Oz
A hydrogen car manufacturer looks set to start producing vehicles from a new plant at Australia’s Port Kembla by 2025.
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NewsSeattle gets behind the blue economy
The Port of Seattle has committed two year funding to a non-profit strategic alliance which fosters maritime innovation and sustainability.
