Fuel
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The ongoing process towards the reduction of ship's air emissions
The shipping industry has taken a variety of measures to reduce air emissions from ships during the last decennium. 21 Mar 2011 - GreenPort
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At the pump
Current developments indicate that LNG will be soon coming on stream. However, bunkering of these vessels could become the key issue. 26 Jan 2011 - GreenPort
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Interest in the market
A port study by Rotterdam concluded that an LNG facility could possibly be of interest to a group of around 100 ships that visit the port at least once every two weeks. 26 Jan 2011 - GreenPort
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Gas fuelled growth
Many container ports around the world are using or evaluating the use of alternative power – but James Cannon and Jeffrey Seisler ask if are they are getting to grips with the biggest polluters... 19 Jan 2011 - GreenPort
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An expanding industry
The market is expanding rapidly, for example, the latest Rolls-Royce natural gas marine engine is being installed in two LNG powered ships now under construction in India. 19 Jan 2011 - GreenPort
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US container ports and air pollution: the IMO challenge
As the shipping industry responds to new IMO fuel regulations, it should be looking to work more closely with the port sector to introduce alternative, environmentally-friendly, fuels. James S. Cannon, President, Energy Futures Inc, analyses some of the available options. 20 Dec 2010 - GreenPort
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All together now
Air pollution from the international shipping industry takes a huge toll on public health and the climate. It causes tens of thousands of premature deaths each year in coastal port cities 28 Nov 2010 - GreenPort
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Ready for biofuels?
Richard Sadler, CEO of Lloyd’s Register, analyses the effect of biofuels on the shipping industry. 20 Jun 2010 - GreenPort
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Lower sulphur levels in north Europe “are not sustainable”
The Swedish Forest Industries Federation argues that the stringent regional sulphur rules of the SECA (the Sulphur Emissions Control Area, comprising the English Channel, North Sea and the Baltic Sea) was a decision “made in the dark with no impact assessment conducted prior to the decision”. The SFIF’s Karolina Boholm gives their view 06 Nov 2009 - GreenPort
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North Carolina Ports demonstrate greener port operations
The NC State Ports Authority showcased its commitment to environmental stewardship, and greener and more environmentally-friendly operations at the North Carolina Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, and for the NC International Terminal. 22 Sep 2009 - GreenPort
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Container ship speed matters when it comes to fuel
High or volatile oil prices and environmental concerns, point to the need for new designs capable of operating efficiently at different speeds. Lloyd’s Register warns that care needs to be taken when running at reduced power outputs. Most container ships trading today, and on order, were designed for a world of relatively low energy prices. 18 Oct 2008 - GreenPort
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Bio-fuel centre
The Port of Rotterdam has set itself the target of becoming the European centre for the production of bio-diesel and bio-ethanol fuels. 24 Mar 2008 - GreenPort
