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.
Hutchison Ports BEST steps up “green” activities
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) December 16, 2021 – Hutchison Ports BEST container terminal in the port of Barcelona has signed an agreement with Endesa...
‘Decarbonizing port logistics – the time is now!’ – by COO, Keith Svendsen, APM Terminals
Fighting climate change has become an imperative for all of us as individuals and as companies, and in APM Terminals we are fully committed to address this...
The Green Port project will make Port of Coruña as the first carbon neutral port in Spain
Coruña, Spain (PortSEurope) December 13, 2021 – The projects that are underway in the A Coruña Green Port” will make the Outer Harbour the first...
Valenciaport recognizes the work of the port community for decarbonization
The green ship of the Grimaldi Eco Valencia company, which makes the route between Livorno and València, has been chosen ship of the year at the Ferry...
Spain approves the roadmap for offshore wind and marine energy
Madrid, Spain (PortSEurope) December 13, 2021 – Spain’s Council of Ministers, at the proposal of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the...
Valenciaport: “We want to be a leading port in decarbonization”
The president of the Valencia Port Authority (APV), Aurelio Martínez, has pointed out that “Valenciaport wants to be a leading port in decarbonisation and...
Boskalis consortium receives $27.02m to support green shipping
Papendrecht, 6 December 2021 A broader maritime consortium in which Boskalis is participant has been awarded a EUR 24 million grant to conduct research into...
Port of Elefsina: Next port to become a Green Award Incentive Provider
Elefsina, Greece (PortSEurope) December 8, 2021 – The Port of Elefsina has become the next port named as a Green Award Incentive Provider, the second...
Valenciaport’s commitment to hydrogen, reference for the European Commission
València, December 2, 2021 – The use of hydrogen in the Port of Valencia to reduce the environmental impact of machinery operations in a terminal that...
AIVP & MedCruise held the kick-off meeting of the new Working Group on Cruises and Port Cities
AIVP-MedCruise new joint Working Group (WG) focused on sustainable port-city relationships and cruise was launched on 27 October 2021 The kick-off meeting held...
Valenciaport is playing a proactive role with facts and results in the fight against climate change
The president of the Valencia Port Authority (APV), Aurelio Martínez, has indicated that “ports must mitigate the effects of climate change by playing a...
UK ambassador to Spain visits the port of Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain (PortSEurope) November 19, 2021 – The United Kingdom’s ambassador to Spain, Hugh Elliott, has visited the Northern Spanish port of...
22 countries sign Clydebank Declaration to boost green shipping
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) November 18, 2021 – Over 20 countries have signed the Clydebank Declaration to develop at least six green shipping...
Port Authority of Bilbao revamps its vehicle fleet with a focus on greater sustainability
The Port Authority of Bilbao has replaced the vehicles that make up its fleet, 71% of which are now powered by alternative fuels – November 16, 2021 The...
CMA CGM and ENGIE: a strategic and industrial partnership to decarbonize shipping
The CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, and ENGIE, global player in the field of renewables and energy solutions, have committed to...
The conversion of a straddle carrier from diesel to natural gas at the Port of Barcelona will help reduce emissions
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) November 14, 2021 – The Port of Barcelona, APM Terminals Barcelona, Applus IDIADA, HAM and Naturgy have concluded a pilot...
The Port of Barcelona is part of the IAPH-WPSP Cruise project to standardise the collection of cruise ship emissions data
The Port of Barcelona is participating as a partner in the IAPH-WPSP Cruise project, promoted by the International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) as...
Port of Algeciras presents allegations to the European initiative Emissions Trading System
The Port Authority of Algeciras (APBA), business associations of the Port Community, trade unions and institutions of the sector have completed the delivery of...
Container terminals of the Port of València move towards the elimination of plastic in the docks
València, November 10, 2021 – The three container terminals of the Port of València continue to make progress in the elimination of plastic in the...
Valenciaport to develop wave prediction modules inside its ports
València, November 9, 2021 – The Valencia Port Authority (APV) has started the process of awarding the service to develop a module for predicting...