World – Page 77

  • Having a perfect knowledge of the wind conditions can help us to use wind energy conversion systems appropriately, says Mansoureh Hasanzadeh
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    The importance of wind farms while developing green ports

    2013-10-22T20:30:00Z

    The current development of ports and the rate of international product transmission entail huge pressure on ports'' operations. Certain maritime activities such as the reception and export of goods and the common performance and maintenance operations at ports are considered as the most power consuming in the industry, says Mansoureh ...

  • GreenPort Congress saw nearly 200 delegates from over 30 countries come together in Antwerp to discuss and debate in a series of working groups and plenary sessions
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    8th GreenPort Congress shows how ports can exemplify, encourage, enable, engage and enforce

    2013-10-15T20:30:00Z

    Last week, Mercator Media organised the 8th GreenPort Congress in Antwerp. The event was hosted by the Port of Antwerp, which also hosted the very first GreenPort Congress held in 2006.

  • ABB provides a green solution to Pipavav shipyard
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    First Indian “green shipyard” uses ABB solution

    2013-10-15T16:05:00Z

    ABB, the global leader in power and automation technologies has delivered “green” Static Frequency Converters (SFCs) to the first and only “green shipyard” in India at Pipavav Shipyard Limited (PSL).

  • Eddy Bruyninckx, CEO, Port of Antwerp, speaking at the eighth GreenPort Congress
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    LNG ships welcome at Antwerp

    2013-10-14T17:09:00Z

    In his keynote address at the 2013 GreenPort Congress, the CEO of the Port of Antwerp, Eddy Bruyninckx, said that environmental management should go hand in hand with port management.

  • The 'Sustainable Enterprise Guide' will help companies in their sustianable efforts
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    Antwerp Sustainability Report

    2013-10-10T12:51:00Z

    The second Antwerp Sustainability Report was released earlier this week, along with a new digital platform to help companies in their sustainability efforts.

  • The 2013 Welcome Reception was opened by Marc Van Peel, president of Antwerp Port Authority
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    2013 Welcome Reception

    2013-10-09T09:50:00Z

    The Welcome Reception of this year’s GreenPort Congress was opened last night by Marc Van Peel, vice mayor of Antwerp and president of the Antwerp Port Authority.

  • 'Hansa Brandenburg' is thought to contain a significant amount of hazardous materials
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    South Asia to stop toxic import

    2013-10-08T16:40:00Z

    The NGO Shipbreaking Platform is calling on India, Pakistan and Bangladesh to stop the import of the damaged and presumably toxic vessel, ‘Hansa Brandenburg’.

  • The European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) is the official voice of nearly 200 inland ports in 18 countries of the European Union, maritime transport.
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    Kathrin Obst is New EFIP Director

    2013-09-20T11:30:00Z

    Kathrin Obst has been appointed as the new Director of the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP). She succeeds Isabelle Ryckbost, who took on the position of Secretary General at ESPO this summer.

  • The B2MOS project paves the path for Businesses to connect to the Motorways of the Sea
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    Paving the way to Motorways of the Sea

    2013-09-17T20:30:00Z

    22 partners and 5 implementing bodies from Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Greece, Germany and United Kingdom have joined together under a common cause to develop the Business to Motorways of the Sea (B2MOS) project.

  • The port of Antwerp and EXMAR have announced a strategic alliance for LNG bunkering in Antwerp
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    New strategic alliance for LNG bunkering in Antwerp

    2013-09-17T15:06:00Z

    As a result of a European public tender, the Antwerp Port Authority appointed ship owning company EXMAR as its strategic partner for LNG bunkering in the port of Antwerp.

  • The NAIADES II programme will facilitate long-term structural changes in the inland waterway transport sector. (photo: Port de Liège)
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    EU Commission adopts NAIADES II

    2013-09-10T20:30:00Z

    The European Commission has adopted a programme of measures called Naiades II "Towards quality inland waterway transport".

  • The proposed port will be located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Photo: Binoyjsdk
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    Kerala waits for green light

    2013-09-09T15:52:00Z

    The Indian state of Kerala is waiting for clearance from the central government for a proposed international deep water seaport, local media reports.

  • The 2013 Gas Fuelled Ships conference, to be held onboard the ‘Viking Grace’, will include live ship-to-ship bunkering
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    Gas Fuelled Ships Conference draws near

    2013-09-02T13:02:00Z

    The 4th Motorship Gas Fuelled Ships Concerence is drawing closer. The conference will take place from 11-12 September 2013 onboard the LNG-fuelled cruise ferry, ‘Viking Grace’, as it sails between Stockholm and Turku.

  • IBIA calls on South Africa to develop its bunker market
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    South African bunkering market

    2013-08-29T09:44:00Z

    The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has called on the South African government to realise the potential of the ship refuelling market to help support regeneration in the industry.

  • The second GPSA is set to take place following a successful first event
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    GreenPort South Asia call for papers

    2013-08-27T13:09:00Z

    The second GreenPort South Asia Conference (GPSA) is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 26 to 27 February 2014, following a successful first event. The call for papers for next year’s conference have now been released.

  • Report marks 6th consecutive year of air quality improvements in the Port of Long Beach
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    PoLB improves air quality

    2013-08-20T20:30:00Z

    The Port of Long Beach (PoLB) has cut diesel particulates by 81% since 2005, according to an analysis reviewed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

  • Frederico Bussinger, IDELT consultant at the São Paulo Metropolitan Planning Agency (EMPLASA)
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    Transport, logistics and environment: strategic allies

    2013-08-13T16:47:00Z

    The transport sector is said to be responsible for around 13% of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This is almost twice as high (42%) in Brazil and contines to rise, says Frederico Bussinger, IDELT consultant at the São Paulo Metropolitan Planning Agency (EMPLASA).

  • Schneider Electric distributes energy to a wide range of markets
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    Schneider Electric to acquire Invensys plc

    2013-08-01T17:32:00Z

    Schneider Electric has reached an agreement to acquire Invensys plc for £3.4bn, a move that it says will boost its position in industrial automation and electro-intensive segments.

  • Apapa – creating a sustainability blueprint for Africa
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    Blueprint for Africa

    2013-07-29T10:48:00Z

    Five new eco-friendly rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) will be delivered to APM Terminals Apapa as part of a US$135m terminal upgrade within a month.

  • Damen won third prize in the Top 100 'greenest' companies competition
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    Damen wins prize for ‘green’ tug

    2013-07-26T15:07:00Z

    Damen Shipyards Group has won third prize at a competition for the Top 100 Dutch ‘green’ companies for its ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid.