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 will be a pioneer in Europe in introducing hydrogen energy into maritime machinery
Aurelio Martínez: “Valencia is a leading container port and we aspire to be in innovation, sustainability and environmental actions” – September 26,...
Palma de Mallorca tenders for dockside electricity supply infrastructure
Mallorca, Spain (PortSEurope) September 23, 2019 – The port of Palma de Mallorca is set to be the first Spanish port to have a medium voltage electrical...
Civitavecchia port receives Remtech Expo 2019 award
Civitavecchia, Italy (PortSEurope) September 19, 2019 – During the 2019 edition of RemTech Expo event, Civitavecchia port received recognition for the...
IAPH and IMO leaders discuss sustainability in London
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) September 17, 2019 – The deputy director general of Strategy and Commercial of the port of Barcelona and president of the...
Zero smoke target for ships in Marseille, Toulon and Nice
Marseille, France (PortSEurope) September 12, 2019 – France’s Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is planning to invest 25% of its regional...
CLIA Releases 2019 Environmental Technologies and Practices Report
Third annual report confirms the commitment and leadership of the cruise industry in environmental stewardship – September 11, 2019 The cruise industry...
AdSP del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale (Livorno) to present carbon footprint report
Livorno, Italy (PortSEurope) September 11, 2019 – Tomorrow, Autorita’ di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale (AdSP – North Tyrrhenian...
Marseille looks to be first electric Mediterranean port
Marseille, France (PortSEurope) September 8, 2019 – Marseille Fos Port Authority plans to invest $22 million in its attempt to become the first fully...
Tarragona port reduces CO2 emissions of car parks by 34%
Tarragona, Spain (PortSEurope) September 8, 2019 – During this year, the Port of Tarragona will incorporate eight new cars, following criteria of...
Marseille Fos – Recycling project reveals energy potential from waste gas
September 2, 2019 A three-year research programme involving the Marseille Fos port authority and 12 partners has confirmed the commercial potential of...
Grimaldi Group adheres to the Sails Charter
The Grimaldi Group has confirmed, once again, its willingness to contribute to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment by adhering to the...
Valenciaport wants to reach its energy self-sufficiency from 2025
News – APV will build an electrical substation in the port of Valencia for ships to stop their engines during their stops at the site – August 13,...
Ukraine will monitor the seawater status every week in ports
Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) August 17, 2019 – Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority (USPA) will now monitor the quality of seawater at its ports on a daily...
Barcelona port leads actions of WPCAP to promote the electrification of quays
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) August 14, 2019 – The Port of Barcelona is leading the Power-to-Ship working group of the World Ports...
Barcelona cruises: balancing business opportunities & environmental concerns
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) August 13, 2019 – Last week, the Italian government decided to limit cruise ships from passing by Giudecca and San Marco,...
Barcelona port joins Lean & Green initiative
Barcelona, Spain (PortSEurope) August 8, 2019 – Barcelona port is to operate the “Lean & Green” initiative, promoted by l’Associació...
BERGÉ GEFCO joins AECOC’s LEAN&GREEN initiative to reduce CO2 emissions in logistics and transport
News – BERGÉ GEFCO joins AECOC’s LEAN&GREEN initiative to reduce CO2 emissions in logistics and transport – July 30, 2019 BERGÉ GEFCO, the...