World – Page 81
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NewsOz dredge dumping given green light
The green light has been given to North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation to dump millions of cubic metres of dredged material near Australia’s fragile Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsAiming for better communication and cooperation
Last October, Mercator Media organised the 8th GreenPort Congress. The event was hosted by the Port of Antwerp, which also hosted the very first GreenPort Congress in 2006. The 2013 Congress included interactive sessions focussing on the themes of the ESPO Green Guide. 04 Feb 2014 - GreenPort
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NewsBringing shoreside power to Charleston
Politicians in South Carolina, USA, have called for state funding to bring shore side power to the Port of Charleston.
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NewsReduced harbour dues for efficient shippers
Canada’s Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has jumped on the band wagon to offer financial incentives to shippers based on the A to G Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) rating, following in the footsteps of Port Metro Vancouver.
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NewsABP works to protect goods
ABP has taken the unusual step of tasking a 10-year-old Harris Hawk named Hope with keeping the Port of Southampton free from "nuisance" birds that are damaging imported and exported vehicles.
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NewsMississippi goes ‘green’
Mississippi State Port Authority has joined the Green marine sustainability programme with the hope of improving its environmental performance.
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NewsGeorgia’s efforts pay off
Georgia Ports Authority’s (GPA) efforts in reducing carbon emissions have been recognised by the Southeast Diesel Collaborative (SEDC) with a ‘Community Leadership’ award.
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NewsDurban Container Terminal development still on
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says that the plan to lengthen and deepen Durban harbour is still on, despite media reports that it has come under fire from environmental organisations.
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Gladstone Ports wildlife initiative
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) in Australia has developed its own Biodiversity Offset Strategy (BOS) to provide for the long-term conservation of threatened marine species in the Western Basin area.
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NewsDate change: 2-3 September 2014!
With the proximity of the general elections and the likely unavailability of government and ministry employees, the 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference has been postponed until 2-3 September 2014.
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NewsGo ahead for expansion Gorgon gas development
Australia’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted conditional approval to Chevron Australia’s proposal to increase the footprint of its Gorgon Gas development.
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NewsMangalore port makes ‘eco-friendly’ list
New Mangalore Port, one of the major ports in Karnataka, India, has been named as an eco-friendly port thanks to a number of ongoing initiatives.
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NewsWishing you a Merry Christmas
All the very best wishes for a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year from everyone at GreenPort.
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NewsWärtsilä solution in demand
Wärtsilä is to supply a full propulsion package and LNG equipment for a new passenger ferry being built for Germany’s Reederei Cassen Eils GmbH.
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NewsProvisional programme released for GPSA 2014
The programme of the second GreenPort South Asia (GPSA) Conference will focus on the sustainable development of ports and terminals, infrastrucutre development and investment and finance options and initiatives.
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NewsOakland plugs in to being green
The Port of Oakland is set to meet the new OGV Fuel Regulation and Northern American Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements with its shore power plan.
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NewsEmission regulations at Californian ports
Californian ports are doing their best to ensure that vessel operators are ready for the new OGV Fuel Regulation and Northern American Emission Control Area (ECA) requirements coming into force in January 2014.
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NewsGladstone dredging woes
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) in Australia is once again bearing the brunt of the restrictions that come with being located in the vicinity of the World Heritage Site of the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsA ‘window of opportunity’ for Beira
The port city of Beira holds a good spot as it sits where the Pungue River meets the Indian Ocean, but growth and climate change issues are having an impact, writes Stevie Knight.
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NewsHong Kong clean air plan could backfire
The Port of Hong Kong could struggle to stay competitive after the introduction of a new law for cleaner marine fuel next year, local media reports.
