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.
Port of Tarragona and the port community meet in the ‘Environment Group’ to work on a green and sustainable transition
It is made up of companies that carry out their activity in the Tarragona port area and by representatives of the ‘Directorate of Corporate Development...
ECSA welcomes the adoption of Delli Report on more efficient and cleaner maritime transport
The Plenary of the European Parliament adopted this week the Delli Report on more efficient and cleaner maritime transport. The Report underlines the...
Newly built green ship stops in Ferrol port to stock up on LNG on its way to Norway
Ferrol, Spain (Ports Europe) April 28, 2021 – The port of Ferrol has hosted its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply operation to a large live fish...
AdSP proceeds with innovative environmental sustainability projects at port of La Spezia
La Spezia, Italy (Ports Europe) April 28, 2021 – Autorita’di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Orientale (AdSP – Eastern Ligurian Sea Port...
Genoa Blue Agreement renewed to reduce emissions
Genoa, Italy (Ports Europe) April 27, 2021 – The Genoa Blue Agreement has been renewed, a voluntary agreement promoted by the Port Authority of Genoa...
Port of Leixões will become the first port with zero emissions by 2035
The plan, which will be detailed this year, foresees decarbonisation and energy self-sufficiency, 15 years before the deadline set by the EU – April 26,...
Port Authority of Valencia will reduce the energy consumption of its buildings by 23%
The PAV has put out to tender the project to improve the energy efficiency of the air conditioning plant at the offices of the Port of Valencia – April...
Brittany Ferries continues its tests in the Port of Bilbao for the docking of the Salamanca ship with LNG fuel
The new ferry that will serve the service with the United Kingdom will be more efficient and ecological, will save 46% of CO2 per passenger, improve passenger...
Sapio and the Port of Venice to create a ‘hydrogen valley’ in Marghera
Venice, Italy (Ports Europe) April 20, 2021 – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Sapio group, Autorita’ di Sistema...
Port of Bilbao: Energy transition plan
Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao proceeds with energy transition – March 31, 2021 Autoridad Portuaria de Bilbao (APB – Port Authority of Bilbao)...
Hutchison Ports BEST terminal welcomes first LNG-powered vessel
Barcelona, Spain (Ports Europe) April 15, 2021 – The Hutchison Ports BEST terminal at Barcelona port has handled the first ship powered by liquefied...
Delo Group and Rosatom State Corporation transferring port terminals in Novorossiysk to use green wind energy
Delo Group, the largest transport and logistics holding in Russia, and Atomenergoprom, have signed an agreement on the implementation of joint measures aimed...
Balearia and Port of Motril start working with LNG
Motril, Spain (Ports Europe) April 14, 2021 – The Port of Motril continues to work to reduce the carbon footprint of its industrial activity, as...
Valenciaport enables a link on its website to check air quality in real time
On the Valenciaport website you can already check in real time the air quality of the environmental control cabin located on the esplanade of the old Turia...
CMA CGM launches the first low-carbon shipping offer by choosing biomethane
April 8, 2021 With biomethane, a non-fossil energy, CMA CGM provides customers with a new and immediately available solution, bringing the Group a step...
Port of València reduces its carbon footprint by 30%
Between 2008 and 2019, Valenciaport’s activity has grown by 42%, while CO2 emissions per tonne managed have been reduced by 30% The Port Authority of...
Valencia: New North Terminal does not require new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
The Port Authority of Valencia expresses its gratitude and satisfaction for the conclusions of the State Ports report and ratifies its environmental commitment...
Grimaldi Group strengthens its presence in Malta
Naples, 6th of April 2021 In recent months, the Naples-based Grimaldi Group has proceeded to significantly strengthen its presence in Malta through various...
Further reports criticise Saros FSRU project
Istanbul, Turkey (Ports Europe) April 6, 2021 – The construction of the FSRU Port and Pipeline Project of BOTAŞ between Gökçetepe and Sazlıdere...
Reduce air pollution in the Mediterranean – the objective of the LIFE4MEDECA project
The LIFE4MEDECA project, funded within the LIFE 2020 CALL for Preparatory Projects, aims to build consensus and awareness about the creation of an Emission...