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    Cleaner diesel technology for Oakland

    2015-10-05T14:19:00Z

    The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the Port of Oakland US$277,885 to upgrade cargo-handling equipment and reduce exhaust emissions on the waterfront.

  • Follow all the action from this year’s GreenPort Congress in our live blog
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    LIVE BLOG: GreenPort Cruise

    2015-10-05T11:19:00Z

    The first day of the live blog kicks off from the GreenPort Cruise exhibition taking place in Copenhagen on 6 October 2015 so make sure you don''t miss any of the action.

  • News

    Preparing for the ‘Port of the Future’

    2015-10-01T17:22:00Z

    A new section, ‘Port of the Future’, has been added to the European Commission’s final draft Horizon 2020 Transport Work Programme 2016/2017 meaning that future calls will have a specific sub-session dedicated to ports.

  • CMP says it's "ready for the future"
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    Copenhagen Malmö named ‘Port of the Month’

    2015-09-30T15:57:00Z

    The Port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) has been named ‘Port of the Month’ this September by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) for its unique cross-border alliance and ‘green’ plans for the future.

  • Congress 2014
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    Countdown to the 10th GreenPort Congress

    2015-09-30T14:20:00Z

    Environmental professionals from maritime ports and terminals will meet in Copenhagen next week to discuss the latest practical solutions to environmental and sustainability issues at the 2015 Greenport Congress.

  • News

    GreenPort LIVE

    2015-09-30T11:08:00Z

    Welcome to the live blog from GreenPort Congress & Cruise 2015, offering up-to-the-minute coverage from this year''s event, held on 6-9 October in Copenhagen.

  • POLA and POLB have spearheaded environmental regulation for ports in the US
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    Planning for even tighter environmental regs

    2015-09-29T14:45:00Z

    Environmental teams from the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach are planning ahead for even stricter environmental regulation coming into force under the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP).

  • Follow all the action from this year’s GreenPort Congress in our live blog
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    Live Blog: GreenPort Congress and Cruise 2015

    2015-09-29T14:36:00Z

    Don’t miss the live blog from the GreenPort Congress and Cruise exhibition which will take place in Copenhagen from 6 to 9 October 2015.

  • Stena Line was the first shipping company in the world to put a methanol ship into operation Photo: Stena Line
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    Sustainable shipping at Kiel

    2015-09-28T13:33:00Z

    This year’s Port of Kiel prize for sustainability has gone to Niclas Mårtensson, the chief operating officer (COO) of the Stena Line Group.

  • The Eco-Materials Centre is the first of its kind in the Mediterranean
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    Eco-Materials Centre open for business

    2015-09-24T15:26:00Z

    Envisan, the environmental subsidiary of Jan De Nul Group, has inaugurated its Eco-Materials Production Centre – the first of its kind in the Mediterranean.

  • StormwaterItalia provides emergency management systems for ports including the Port of Venice
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    Helping ports weather the storm

    2015-09-16T16:43:00Z

    Italy-based StormwaterItalia is gearing up for this year’s GreenPort Congress where it will discuss the growing problem of pollution from stormwater and the treatment and management of water quality and spillage.

  • The new Venice Masterplan's goals will focus on developing a sustainable, competitive port
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    Venice issues tender to build “port of tomorrow”

    2015-09-16T12:41:00Z

    Venice Port Authority has released the tender notice to draft its new masterplan, which will set the basis for the developing a sustainable "port of tomorrow" through mid and long term (2030-2050) strategic objectives.

  • OOCL was awarded for its green’ operations and initiatives
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    OOCL awarded for ‘green’ thinking

    2015-09-01T10:50:00Z

    Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has been awarded the 2015 ‘Singapore Environmental Achievement Award’ (SEAA) for its commitment to environmental sustainability.

  • Shipping lines, environmental organisations, trucking companies, terminal operators and a railroad were honoured at the 2015 awards
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    Long Beach honours green industry players

    2015-08-13T16:32:00Z

    Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) has been awarded the first ‘Mayor’s Green Port Award’ at the Port of Long Beach’s annual Environmental Achievement Awards.

  • Just 2.2% of Australian infrastructure projects have been rejected since the EPBC Act came into force
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    Renewed calls for environmental reform

    2015-08-13T16:05:00Z

    There are renewed calls for a new generation of environmental laws in Australia following the news that 96.2% of mining, ports and other infrastructure projects have been approved since the year 2000.

  • Oakland is working to speed up cargo throughput
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    Speeding up cargo efficiency

    2015-08-11T10:19:00Z

    The Port of Oakland has created a task force to help it become more efficient and get cargo moving more quickly.

  • A fully laden rake from CITPL can reach ICD TNPM within five hours compared to around three to 10 hours taken by around 40 trucks previously
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    PSA clears trucks at Chennai

    2015-08-03T15:42:00Z

    PSA International has added a new train shuttle service for import containers at its Chennai International Terminals Pvt Ltd (CITPL) that is expected to significantly reduce road congestion and emissions.

  • Going electric: The reduction of fuel demand and maintenance should mean significant savings for SSAM
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    Electric terminal partnership

    2015-07-30T10:14:00Z

    Conductix-Wampfler and SSA México (SSAM) have successfully completed a full-scale electrification project at the Manzanillo Mexico Terminal, apparently the first container terminal in the Americas to operate on 100% electric power.

  • This year’s GreenPort Congress will take place at Copenhagen Malmo Port
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    Greening the role of ports in the logistics chain

    2015-07-20T13:55:00Z

    The programme for this year’s GreenPort Congress hosted by Copenhagen Malmo Port from 7 to 9 October, will centre on greening the role of ports in the logistics chain.

  • Zero emissions port: LA has a five year plan
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    LA’s zero emissions plan

    2015-07-16T14:50:00Z

    The Port of LA has released a draft five-year action plan in which it details a steady move towards becoming a zero emissions port and how it will tackle technical and economic challenges to getting greener along the way.