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.
Grimaldi group takes delivery of the Eco Valencia and Grande Florida
Naples, 20 October 2020: Great news for the Grimaldi Group fleet. On 16 October, the Neapolitan company took delivery of the Eco Valencia, the first of 12...
Gruppo FS Italiane and Snam collaborate to promote study in hydrogen rail transport
Rome, 21 October 2020 – FS Italiane and Snam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility and...
Guidelines on enforcement of obligations under EU Ship Recycling Regulation relating to the inventory of hazardous materials of vessels operating in European waters
Guidelines on the enforcement of obligations under the EU Ship Recycling Regulation relating to the Inventory of Hazardous Materials of vessels operating in...
Port of Barcelona reduces its carbon footprint by 20%
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) October 20, 2020 – The Port of Barcelona has reduced its CO2 emissions by 20% and has become the first port of the world...
ESPO highlights “the impressive work of Valenciaport with the environment”
The European Organization of Maritime Ports (ESPO) congratulates Valenciaport for the sixth PERS environmental management certification, a European recognition...
CIRCLE: Connecting EU Insights event, Green Deal – Oct 26
CIRCLE: on October, 26th Connecting EU Insights, the 4 day virtual event dedicated to the shipping industry and its transition towards the Green New Deal, is...
La Spezia port to handle first LNG bunkering operation
La Spezia, Italy (PortSEurope) October 20, 2020 – In the coming weeks, La Spezia port will carry out its first liquified natural gas (LNG) bunker...
Drones keep an eye on Ukraine’s Olbia port
Olbia, Ukraine (PortSEurope) October 19, 2020 – As part of a Green Port project, Olbia port is to utilise drones to monitor the port in order to generate...
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...