Environment/Green Issues
News associated with environmental, green and reneable energy issues linked to ports. Includes efforts to reduces port and ship emissions such as cold ironing. Application of national and European Union environmental and renewable energy policies. This includes new facilities for the production of ammonia, biofuels, hydrogen and vegetable oils.
Volvo, Grupo Torres start using electric truck in Port of València
València, Spain (Ports Europe) February 13, 2023 – Auto manufacturer Volvo has supplied an FH Electrix vehicle to Grupo Torres for use in the Port of...
CMA CGM launches call to drive decarbonization of the French shipping industry
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) January 30, 2023 – The CMA CGM Group has launched a call for projects targeted at startups and businesses working on...
Analysis: Sanctions busting Caspian Sea is drying up, new ships needed
Aktau, Kazakhstan (Ports Europe) January 26, 2023 – Recently, the lowering water level in the Caspian Sea has accelerated so much that it is jeopardising...
Port of Barcelona attributes 40% of growth to digitisation
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) January 12, 2023 – The Port Community of Barcelona has said that the digitalisation – by freight forwarders,...
Port of València joins EU ECCLIPSE project
València, Spain (Ports Europe) January 10, 2023 – The port facilities managed by the Port Authority of València (APV) are preparing for the...
Enel and Costa Crociere to cooperate on sustainable maritime mobility
Genoa, Italy (Ports Europe) January 6, 2023 – Enel and Costa Crociere are to cooperate to promote sustainable maritime mobility for cruises. A Memorandum...
First hydrogen test for the refuelling station in Valencia port
Valencia, Spain (Ports Europe) January 2, 2023 – In January, the first hydrogen loading tests will be carried out at the Port of Valencia’s Hydrogen...
Spinelli invests in new Gottwald crane in Port of Genoa
Genoa, Italy (PortSEurope) December 21, 2022 – The Spinelli group has announced the arrival of the new Konecranes Gottwald crane of sixth generation...
Koper port to have second largest solar plant in Slovenia
Koper, Slovenia (PortSEurope) December 16, 2022 – The second largest solar power plant in Slovenia with a total power of 3 megawatts will be built in the...
PAVASAL-PAVENER awarded solar contract at Port of Valencia
València, Spain (PortSEurope) December 14, 2022 – PAVASAL–PAVENER has been awarded a solar contract by the Port of Valencia (PAV) for the...
Port of Livorno presents plan for dock electrification
Livorno, Italy (PortSEurope) December 13, 2022 – The Port of Livorno has presented its plan for dock electrification which will also include the port of...
Voltalia, TAQA Arabia plan green energy cluster in Egypt
Port Said, Egypt (PortSEurope) December 8, 2022 – France’s Voltalia SA and Egyptian energy company TAQA Arabia have signed a memorandum of...
EU Emission Trading System maritime outcome must be measured against carbon and business leakage – ESPO
Brussels, Belgium (PortSEurope) December 5, 2022 – For the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) maritime outcome...
Dutch delegation visits hydrogen facilities in Port of València
València, Spain (PortSEurope) December 1, 2022 – A delegation from the Dutch Ministry of Climate and Energy has visited the hydrogen generation...
Ports of Genoa to provide dockside electricity
Genoa, Italy (PortSEurope) November 25, 2022 – Ports of Genoa has announced plans to provide six berths for cruise ships and ferries with dockside...
Hutchison Ports BEST terminal has installed 1,832 solar panels
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 24, 2022 – Hutchison Ports BEST terminal has installed 1,832 solar panels on its buildings in the port of...
Damietta Port Authority signs agreement to promote sustainable technology
Damietta, Egypt (PortSEurope) November 22, 2022 – Damietta Port Authority has signed an agreement to promote sustainable technology at the port. A...
A well-designed maritime EU Emission Trading System with dedicated funding will accelerate the greening of the shipping sector
Brussels, Belgium (PortSEurope) November 22, 2022 – Europe’s ports continue to support the extension of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) to the...
Atlantic Council consults with Valenciaport on the environment
València, Spain (PortSEurope) November 21, 2022 – The Atlantic Council has consulted with Valenciaport on issues concerning the environment including...
Port of Barcelona’s PIF Area installs solar power plant
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 21, 2022 – The Port of Barcelona‘s PIF Area has installed a photovoltaic power plant that produces...