World – Page 55
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NewsBlue economy is focus for Baltic ports
Topics essential to the concept of the Blue Economy have been discussed at a conference focused on development of a sustainable maritime economy in the Baltic region.
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NewsEPA grant for New Orleans retrofit
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a National Clean Diesel Funding grant to the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and project partner, the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB) to help retrofit the engine of a conventional diesel locomotive for a low-emission output beyond current requirements.
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NewsWater quality monitoring for dredging project
Real-time monitoring of water quality will be used to help protect the environment during essential maintenance dredging at the Port of Hay Point in Queensland, Australia.
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NewsRail freight app improves efficiency
Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched an application offering real-time insight into rail freight flows to improve planning efficiency for operations and anticipate schedule deviations more effectively.
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NewsMore solar power for Southampton
A GB£12m upgrade to ABP Port of Southampton’s Ocean Cruise Terminal will include 2,000 roof-mounted solar panels to boost its status as the UK’s first carbon neutral cruise terminal and increase its existing solar energy production.
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NewsCorvus Energy cuts Chinese port emissions
Corvus Energy will supply the energy storage system (ESS) for 20 battery-hybrid RTG cranes designed by CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering (CCCCSEE) and to be used in Chinese ports.
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NewsMontreal investing in electrification
The Port of Montreal’s Viau Terminal will explore equipment and infrastructure electrification to improve its efficiency and reduce emissions.
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NewsMasses of sea debris recycled
Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary Safeen collected over 120t of floating sea debris in Abu Dhabi waters last year and recycled more than ten tons of the collected material.
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NewsContender for first UK zero emission port
Portsmouth International Port (PIP) is keen to become the first UK port to have zero-emission operations, as outlined in the UK government’s Maritime 2050 report.
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NewsArctic oil vs sustainability in northern Norway
The impact of the Norwegian port of Tromsø''s recent oil drilling license award is of concern to environmentalists. Chloé Farand investigates
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NewsLong Beach gives back to community
The Port of Long Beach is hosting a Community Grants Program workshop this month for North Long Beach groups interested in applying for grants for park space, air filtration and energy efficiency projects.
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NewsPort of Tyne to lead cleanup project
The Port of Tyne has secured the future of a project which enables the removal of around 400t of debris from the River Tyne every year.
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NewsCoastal research to further ecology knowledge
The Government of Canada is investing CAD$710,000 in coastal research initiatives in Canada’s Port Saint John to enable a greater understanding of ecology in the port and its environmental impacts.
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NewsPort marine biosecurity programme wins award
A marine biosecurity surveillance programme that helps protect the natural environment and flora and fauna at ports in Australia has received an Australian Biosecurity Award.
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NewsGrey water system meets EU law
Marina operator MDL Marinas has installed Wave International’s Wavebrite grey water system in its new floating office in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, to process overboard waste water and protect the marina environment from pollution.
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NewsLA offers US$1m in community grants
Sustainability projects will be considered for the Port of Los Angeles’ US$1m Community Investment Grant Program for 2019-20.
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NewsTaiwan ports group sets tough eco targets
Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) is one of Asia’s port sustainability front-runners. Sam Whelan finds out what’s behind its success
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NewsEmissions-reduction funding for Alabama
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a US$400,000 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program grant to the Alabama State Port Authority, to enable the replacement of one 1982 locomotive with a Tier IV locomotive engine at the Port of Mobile.
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NewsEcological monitoring for Thames project
Thomson Environmental Consultants has been contracted by London Gateway Logistics Park Development Ltd (DP World London Gateway) to undertake ecological monitoring surveys.
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NewsTackling Air Quality Strategy planning
A recent webinar has offered advice and solutions for UK ports developing Air Quality Strategies ahead of the UK government''s December deadline for ports to produce individual strategies.
