World – Page 81
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NewsTransport, logistics and environment: strategic allies
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).
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NewsSchneider Electric to acquire Invensys plc
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.
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NewsBlueprint for Africa
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.
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NewsDamen wins prize for ‘green’ tug
Damen Shipyards Group has won third prize at a competition for the Top 100 Dutch ‘green’ companies for its ASD Tug 2810 Hybrid.
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NewsHelsinki: The pull between challenge and opportunity
The Port of Helsinki is attempting to find pragmatic answers to challenges many urban ports will understand - including the tension between costs and environmental strategies, writes Stevie Knight
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NewsFrom Marseille to Antwerp
It will be a difficult task to surpass last year’s GreenPort Congress in Marseille. In terms of content, the numerous visitors were offered an extensive overview of sustainable solutions regarding port-related operations and management. But Marseille also demonstrated its plans and assets during those early October days, not to forget ...
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NewsRotterdam bans shipping of whale meat
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has requested shipping companies and terminal operators to stop transporting whale meat from Iceland to Japan via Rotterdam.
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NewsWärtsilä and CEVA receive Dutch green award
Wärtsilä and CEVA Logistics have been announced as the winners of the Lean & Green Star Award 2013.
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NewsEU Commission first step to reduce emissions from shipping
The European Commission has adopted a Communication setting out a strategy for progressively including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maritime transport in the EU''s policy for reducing its overall GHG emissions.
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NewsEnvironmental excellence award
Grup TCB’s Terminal de Contenedores de Gijón (TCG) has been awarded for environmental excellence following an independent audit.
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NewsBio-lubricants: Safeguarding Ports and Harbours
Greater responsibility for the environment drives innovation and demand for new solutions that enable ships to maintain and improve delivery of daily operations is growing. Port and harbour areas in particular are subject to the industry’s most stringent regulations and here; environmental protection is considered an absolute priority, says Serge ...
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NewsMumbai to host 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference
Following a very successful first event held in Mumbai in March 2013, the 2nd GreenPort South Asia Conference will again be held in Mumbai, India on 26-27 February 2014.
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Preventing light pollution
Preventing light pollution and saving money are top considerations for a new lighting policy to include DC power technology ahead of the construction of India’s first green port, Vizhinjam.
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NewsPort development threat to Great Barrier Reef
The development of ports and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in and around Australia are apparently threatening the fragile ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsContargo networks with Rotterdam
Container hinterland terminal operator, Contargo, has affiliated its terminal network with the Port of Rotterdam through online platform, InlandLinks.
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NewsFelixstowe doubles rail capacity
The UK’s Port of Felixstowe has opened a new rail terminal which will sees the container port’s rail capacity double and help the port get better with emissions.
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NewsPort of Grangemouth CHP plant
The Scottish Government has approved plans made by Forth Energy – a joint venture between multimodal port owner, Forth Ports Limited and electricity and gas supplier, SSE plc – to develop a wood fuelled renewable combined heat and power (CHP) plant at the Port of Grangemouth.
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NewsAntwerp wins environment award
The Port of Antwerp has won another award for its efforts in sustainability – it was presented with the bronze Environment Award during the annual meeting of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).
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NewsUpgrading EU seaports
Siim Kallas, European Commissioner for mobility and transport, has announced a new initiative to improve port operations and transport connections at 319 key EU seaports.
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NewsMaasvlakte 2 opens
The Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Environment opened the port expansion project Maasvlakte 2 this week - phase 1 of the project has worked out €150m cheaper than estimated.
