Europe
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Better accessibility for Rotterdam
The Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment is expanding the Maasgeul to prevent waiting times for ships entering the Port of Rotterdam improving efficiency. 20 Feb 2012 - GreenPort
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Hamburg banks on liquefied gas
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and The Linde Group have joined together to advance the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the port of Hamburg. 15 Feb 2012 - GreenPort
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First sustainability report for Antwerp
The Port of Antwerp has released its first sustainability report – part of its “Total Plan for a More Competitive Port”, first launched in 2010 in response to the global financial crisis. 07 Feb 2012 - GreenPort
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Gas powered ferries look to the future
A new, LNG powered ferry has started services in Western Norway – and the both the builders and designers believe that these ferries are “the future”. 02 Feb 2012 - GreenPort
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Cleaner shipping for Maersk and Broström
The world's largest container carrier, Maersk Line, and Broström, part of Maersk Tankers, have joined the Port of Gothenburg campaign for cleaner shipping. 01 Feb 2012 - GreenPort
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Shipping refutes “delaying tactics” allegation
The UK Chamber of Shipping has rebuffed the idea that the shipping industry is trying employ “delaying tactics” around the introduction of further emissions regulation. 31 Jan 2012 - GreenPort
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Proposal to reduce water pollution risks
Improvements in water quality in the EU could be at risk from new forms of chemical pollution. The Commission is proposing to add 15 chemicals to the list of 33 pollutants that are monitored and controlled in EU surface waters. 31 Jan 2012 - GreenPort
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EU consultation on ship emissions
On 19 January the European Commission launched an on-line public consultation on possible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. All interested stakeholders can send their contributions until 12 April 2012. 19 Jan 2012 - GreenPort
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Mojo Maritime wins tidal energy awards
For the second year running, British offshore renewable energy specialist, Mojo Maritime, has won the Tidal Energy Engineering Company of the Year award at the annual International Tide Energy Summit. 18 Jan 2012 - GreenPort
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Italy risks environmental disaster if liner leaks
Since capsizing, the Costa Concordia has been shifting dangerously. Italy's environment minister has raised the prospect of an environmental disaster if the 2,300 tonnes of fuel on the half-submerged cruise ship leaks. 18 Jan 2012 - GreenPort
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Electric vehicles at Harwich Port
On 17th January, the Mayor of Harwich officially ‘plugged-in’ a new electric vehicle charging point at the UK's Harwich International Port - the first port to be included in the Source East Electric Vehicle Recharging Network. 17 Jan 2012 - GreenPort
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Officials seek bids for Port of Diélette dredging
Communauté de Communes des Pieux has announced tender for dredging works at the Port of Diélette. 16 Jan 2012 - GreenPort
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Portugal to invest in ports development
Portugal’s government has set aside €103 million for port development in the Algarve in 2012, however this is at the expense of several other key projects in the region. 06 Jan 2012 - GreenPort
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Le Havre incentivise green shipping
From 1 January 2012, Grand Port Maritime du Havre (GPMH) will be rewarding shipping companies which practice green shipping at the port. 21 Dec 2011 - GreenPort
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Port of Amsterdam plans biomassive growth
The Port of Amsterdam is gearing up for a boom in biomass volumes as a result of an increasing focus on renewable energy and new Dutch Government proposals. 20 Dec 2011 - GreenPort
