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.
LED lighting in port terminals
London, United Kingdom (PortSEurope) February 15, 2021 – In spite of the financial repercussions of COVID-19, we are still seeing substantial investment...
The Port of Barcelona to improve waste management thanks to the CLEVER-volume project
The CLEVER-volume project, a solution from the startup 3D Modelling Studio, will allow the Port of Barcelona to optimise the management of solid waste (Annex V...
UfM Ministers commit to strengthen the blue economy sector and promote sustainable growth in the Mediterranean
Brussels, 2 February 2021 – Ministers from the 42 Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) countries have agreed to intensify their efforts towards a sustainable...
Freeport selected for prestigious super containership route powered by LNG
Malta Freeport Terminals has been selected to be among the weekly ports of call for CMA CGM’s super containerships powered by Liquefied Natural Gas, which...
Uniper and Port of Rotterdam Authority start feasibility study for green hydrogen plant at Maasvlakte
Uniper and the Port of Rotterdam Authority are investigating the possibilities of large-scale production of green hydrogen at the Maasvlakte area in Rotterdam....
Port of València to restore the dune system of La Creu de El Saler beach
Valenciaport will prepare an area of 800 meters between the old Plexi factory, the sports facilities already dismantled and the restored part near the El...
WPCAP’s Power2ship working group presents an interactive tool to learn about dock electrification projects around the world
The Power2ship working group of the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPCAP), led by the Port of Barcelona, has created an interactive tool, through Google...
WPCAP ports take new series of climate change actions
“A force for good, paving the way for building sustainable port operations”. Allard Castelein, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, used a concise...
Port of Huelva to install a solar plant in service area
The project will create 500 jobs and reduce the carbon footprint of the port and the city by more than 130,000 mt of CO2 per year –...
Port of Barcelona approves extraordinary review of the rates for the Marpol V waste collection service
The Board of Directors of the Port of Barcelona held today approved the extraordinary revision of the rates for the collection service for waste from ships...
Alicante PortLab, an open innovation laboratory in collaboration with the port-logistics cluster
Within the framework of its commitment to promote the competitiveness, attractiveness and sustainability of the province of Alicante, the Port Authority...
Port of Barcelona and its terminals jointly preparing for the energy transition
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) January 21, 2021 – The port and kits terminals are firmly committed to the energy transition, a strategy in whichPort go...
Most South European ports are already late with the Onshore Power Supply via the EALING project
Valencia, Spain (PortSEurope) January 20, 2020 – Over 20 European ports are participating in the Global EALING project (European flagship Action for cold...
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry offers environmental incentives to support ship owners on pathway to decarbonisation
Tonnage Tax Reductions of up to 30% with new Cyprus Green Incentives Programme – January 19, 2021 The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has...
Gas storage facility at port: Feasibility study and EIA procedure is needed
Brindisi, Italy (PortSEurope) January 15, 2021 – Environmental organisations have requested the execution of a feasibility study and an environmental...
Asian Development Bank and EIB join forces to support the sustainable blue economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an agreement for a new partnership to support clean and sustainable ocean...
4th Strategic Plan of the Port of Barcelona sets out labour and emissions objectives
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) January 14, 2021 – The Port of Barcelona places society and people at the centre of its 4th Strategic Plan 2021-2025,...
A.P. Moller-Maersk increases sustainable rail transport alternatives
Maersk has extended its sustainability support of German rail customers with a new CapO2 free intermodal transports solution, which is now available on 85% of...
Luka Koper details strategy of social responsibility and sustainable development
Luke Koper, operator of Koper port, has published details of activities for environmental care, employee health and satisfaction, business performance and...
Port of Huelva makes progress in contribution to sustainable development goals
The Port Authority of Huelva continues to advance in its actions related to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations...