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.
Valenciaport: the new North Terminal is a clear example of infrastructure that combines sustainability and growth
The president of Autoridad Portuaria de València (APV – Valenciaport, Port Authority of Valencia) has appreciated being able to explain in the Corts...
ASECAM takes the first steps to study a Mobility Plan for Camp de Morvedre, Valencia
The Camp de Morvedre Business Association (ASECAM) and the Valenciaport Foundation have held a Mobility Workshop this Wednesday, October 14, for the associates...
European ports recognize the environmental excellence of Valenciaport
All the investments planned in the coming years in the Valenciaport area entail a series of sustainability commitments to achieve the 2030 goal, zero emissions...
Rotterdam port plans increased shore-based power supply
Rotterdam, Netherlands (PortSEurope) October 15, 2020 – The Municipality of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have announced a jojnt plan to...
Green choices and smart management: recognition for the Ravenna Port Hub project
Ravenna, Italy (PortSEurope) October 8, 2020 – During the fourteenth edition of RemTech Expo fair dedicated to environment and sustainable development,...
Industry giants commit to transparent reporting of shipping emissions
“The Sea Cargo Charter establishes a common baseline to quantitatively assess and disclose whether shipping activities are aligned with adopted climate...
MSC explores use of hydrogen fuels as future power source for container shipping
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in transportation and logistics, said it is further exploring the viability of hydrogen and fuels derived...
DEME joins the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
DEME has joined the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, supporting the EU’s ambitious hydrogen and decarbonisation strategy. With this membership DEME...
Ecoimsa awarded concession at Barcelona port
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 1, 2020 – The Port of Barcelona has awarded a concession to Ecológica Ibérica y Mediterránea, S.A. (Ecoimsa)...
Valenciaport, finalist in the EnerTIC Awards 2020 with the GREEN C PORTS project
The initiative, coordinated by the Valenciaport Foundation, opts for the award in the Intelligent Infraestructures category – September 27, 2020 The...
Shipping does not belong in EU Emission Trading Scheme – ECSA
News Release – ECSA European Community Shipowners’ Associations – September 19, 2020 Members of the European Parliament voted today in plenary...
EU Parliament says shipping industry must contribute to climate neutrality
To decarbonise maritime transport, Parliament voted to include CO2 emissions from the sector in the EU Emissions Trading System – September 19, 2020 On...
MSC publishes fourth annual sustainability report covering 2019
Today MSC publishes its fourth annual Sustainability Report, covering the 2019 period. The report outlines our strategic approach to reduce our impact on the...
Repsol will invest €143 million in a hydrogen plant in the Port of Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain (PortSEurope) September 24, 2020 – Repsol, the Spanish energy company, will operate, through its Basque subsidiary Petronor, a hydrogen...
Fincantieri starts construction of Zeus, a zero-emission experimental ship
Castellammare di Stabia, Italy (PortSEurope) September 24, 2020 – The Fincantieri SpA shipbuilding group has started constructing Zeus, a zero-emissions...
ESPO calls for a FuelEU maritime initiative combining clear goals and support for innovation and investments
ESPO calls for a FuelEU maritime initiative that combines clear goals with support for innovation and investments in the maritime sector – September 22,...
Contship Sustainability Report 2019 is now available
Contship Italia Group is pleased to announce the publication of the new Sustainability Report, which reports the Group’s performance in the area of...
EU Parliament says shipping industry must contribute to climate neutrality
To decarbonise maritime transport, Parliament voted to include CO2 emissions from the sector in the EU Emissions Trading System – September 17, 2020 On...
EU supports monitoring of Black Sea pollution
News Release – The Black Sea is twice as polluted as the Mediterranean – September 10, 2020 The Black Sea is twice as polluted as the Mediterranean...
Climate friendly shipping – EU meeting in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany (PortSEurope) September 7 – The transport ministers of the European Union (EU) member states are invited by the German Ministry of...