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.
Valencia port seeks environmental support for expansion
Aurelio Martínez is very satisfied with the responses received to the north extension project and says says he would like the environmental groups to support...
Gandía port to open south access to port, improving the environment
On January 31, the South access to the Port of Gandía will be finally opened, freeing heavy vehicles from transit to the Grau neighbourhood and surroundings...
UK Shipping Minister highlights importance of ports and shipping
Shipping Minister highlights importance of ports and shipping during decarbonisation conference – January 14, 2020 The shipping and maritime minister Nus...
Leading shipping companies set to sign Livorno Blu Agreement next week
Livorno, Italy (Ports Europe) January 15, 2020 – The main shipping companies operating at Livorno port, including CIN, Forship, Grimaldi, Moby and...
Emanuele Grimaldi praises contribution of ICS to establishment of the International Maritime Research Fund
News release – Grimaldi Group – January 8, 2020 It is an unprecedented landmark decision, the one made by world shipping to fight global warming....
Cádiz port to improve environmental quality of La Cabezuela-Puerto Real dock
Cádiz, Spain (Ports Europe) January 10, 2020 – Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Cádiz (APBC – Port Authority of Cadiz) plans invest almost...
Valencia port: “No plastic” campaign is about the elimination of one million bottles a year
The “No plastic” campaign is about the elimination of one million bottles a year. The Valencian port sector has among its purposes for 2020 to completely...
IMO 2020 – cleaner shipping for cleaner air
Global limit on sulphur in ships’ fuel oil reduced from 01 January 2020 – December 20, 2019 A global regulation that will substantially reduce...
A shift to rail is vital for delivering the European Green Deal
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) welcomes the European Green Deal, which recognises the role of rail in delivering the...
2020: Sustainability to overtake Brexit as main focus for ports industry?
The British Ports Association (BPA) outlines key priorities for 2020: Sustainability, energy transition, regional growth, connectivity, innovation, safety,...
Assoporti promotes sustainability
Rome, Italy (Ports Europe) December 23, 2019 – “The password is to simplify.” With this statement, Assoporti President Daniele Rossi has...
Port Authority of Cadiz to invest almost €2 million in environmental improvements in Cabezuela-Puerto Real
Cádiz, Spain (Ports Europe) December 20, 2019 – Autoridad Portuaria de la Bahía de Cádiz (APBC – Port Authority of Cadiz) will invest almost...
FEPORT welcomes Green Deal for Europe
FEPORT welcomes the Green Deal for Europe and its potential to mainstream sustainability into all EU policies – December 16, 2019 As promised in her...
Valencia port plans new passenger terminal
Valencia, Spain (Ports Europe) December 16, 2019 – Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV – Valenciaport, Port Authority of Valencia) plans to...
European shipping industry welcomes the European Green Deal
The European shipping industry fully welcomes the unveiling of the European Green Deal by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the...
European ECCLIPSE project to help ports in SUDOE region to minimise the effects of climate change
Valencia – 05.12.19. The European project ECCLIPSE – Assessment of climate change in ports in Southwestern Europe, led by the Fundación...
Chinese company registers interest in Valencia port wind project
Second global wind turbine production firm is interested in the future Valenciaport wind farm – December 3, 2019 The Chinese company Xinjiang Golwind...
Valencia port joins transport conference of Waterborne technology platform
Valenciaport – November 29, 2019 Today, Juan Manuel Díez, Corporate Planning & Control Manager of Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia (APV –...
Malta Freeport Terminals participates in EWWR 2019 – change your ways, reduce your waste
Malta Freeport Terminals – November 19, 2019 Malta Freeport Terminals is participating once again in European Week for Waste Reduction being held between...
New acoustic signaling devices for LSCT yard vehicles and cranes
The new acoustic signaling devices for yard vehicles and cranes have been presented at La Spezia Container Terminal: increased safety for yard workers and...