World – Page 66
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NewsShips go green with e-certs
The Danish, Norwegian and Singapore maritime authorities have agreed to champion the use of e-certificates (e-certs) for the shipping community as part of a drive to digitalise the shipping industry, reduce administrative manpower and costs and become more efficient.
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NewsHueneme wins environmental award
California''s Port of Hueneme has been recognised for its environmental projects with a state award.
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NewsLondon’s getting greener
The UK’s Port of London Authority (PLA) says that there’s been a positive early uptake of its green discount on port charges.
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NewsVisedo focuses on Asia
Finnish manufacturer of heavy duty electric drivetrains, Visedo, is focusing on hastening the transition to hybrid and electric marine vessels across Asia.
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NewsInfrastructure project recognition
ICTSI’s Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) in Melbourne has been recognised for its smart infrastructure which may just help to ramp up commercial interest in automated terminals.
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NewsRoyal HaskoningDHV reclamation project
Royal HaskoningDHV has been awarded a major design project for reclamation and shore protection in Angola’s capital city.
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NewsJapan demonstrates its green commitment
The Port of Yokohama has joined the Green Award Scheme in a bid to continually improve environmental protection and safety at the port.
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NewsA holistic solution to cut emissions
To reduce the carbon emissions in Indian ports, the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India initiated ‘Project Green Ports’, factoring in the environmental perspective for sustained growth, writes S M Arun, Corporate Relations Manager, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust.
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NewsVAHLE electrifies Mexican terminal
VAHLE, the mobile power and data solutions company, has completed the electrification of the intermodal area at the Lázaro Cárdenas Terminal (LCT) in Mexico.
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NewsSustainable bulk container supply
In late 2014, MMG issued a tender for the supply of 1,200 specialised containers to move copper from its flagship Las Bambas mine to the Port of Matarani on the west coast of Peru.
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NewsSignificant progress for Bremenports
Bremenports has published its fourth GRI report which shows significant progress in the area of sustainability.
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NewsZero emissions equipment grant
The Port of Long Beach is set to receive a major grant which will fund a demonstration project for zero-emissions cargo-handling equipment.
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NewsEnergy innovation at Marseille Fos
Marseille Fos released its 2016 results which show a total cargo of 81m tonnes and a spike in passenger numbers with 2.7m visitors overall and 1.6m cruise visitors.
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NewsLED lighting for Auckland
The Ports of Auckland is installing LED floodlighting as a part of its efforts to become one of the most sustainable ports in New Zealand.
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NewsA greener more competitive edge
APM Terminals is investing USD$200m in new efficiency technology at its US Port Elizabeth terminal to allow for it to receive ultra large container ships.
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NewsBalancing business with the environment
The Port of London Authority (PLA) unveiled its vision to increase freight and passenger transport on the Thames while making the river cleaner at its recent environmental conference.
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NewsGetting boxes off the roads
India’s transport authority is looking to inland waterways to ease the country’s road and rail traffic, with a little help from the Germans.
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NewsValencia expansion plans
The Port Authority of Valencia Is planning a major investment to expand its port facilities to better accommodate LNG at its three harbours in Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia.
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NewsCongress call for papers
GreenPort Cruise and Conference and GreenPort Congress are inviting papers entitled ‘Creating partnerships for sustainable development’.
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NewsVancouver noise mitigation efforts
Canada''s Port of Vancouver is home to a stunning coastline and waterways rich with pristine water and dramatic shorelines shared with more than 20 species of marine mammals. But ambient noise from storms, waves and currents together with sounds of vessels moving through the ocean are heard by whales, cetaceans ...
