Onshore Power Supply (OPS) is part of the solution to greening the shipping sector. It is an important tool for reducing CO2 emissions and air pollution at berth and in ports.
‘Circular Economy’ Proposed As Best Short-Term Solution To Boost Sustainability Of European Ports
The LOOP-Ports circular economy project, coordinated by Fundación Valenciaport and co-financed by EIT Climate-KIC, held its final conference yesterday in which the partners presented the main results of this initiative to an audience of more than 75 people.
Wärtsilä To Supply Europe’s Most Modern Simulator For Inland Shipping Training
Wärtsilä has been contracted by the City of Duisburg, Germany, to provide the latest in simulator technology for inland waterway navigation.
ECSA-ETF Project On Mapping Of European Maritime Professionals
ETF and ECSA, are looking for (an) external expert(s) who will develop proposals for new methodologies to better and more coherently collect data about maritime professionals on a European level.
Green Light For Construction Of Europe’s First LNG Bunkering Station
PitPoint.LNG received the official permit for the construction of Europe’s first shore-to-ship bunkering station for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the Port of Cologne.
European Shipowners Support Proposal For Better Waste Handling Port Reception Facilities
The recently published proposal for a new Directive on Port Reception Facilities is welcomed by ECSA, as it addresses major issues with the current system in place.
Dutch Public Prosecutors Press Criminal Charges Against Seatrade – Shipbreaking Platform
For the first time in Europe, Public Prosecutors are bringing criminal charges against a shipowner – Seatrade – for having sold vessels to scrap yards in countries.
Helsinki Becomes The Busiest Passenger Port In Europe In 2017
In 2017, Helsinki grew to become the busiest passenger port in Europe and possibly the entire world with 12.3 million passengers.
APL Expands Coverage In The Trans-Atlantic With New North Atlantic Service
APL announced the launch of the North Atlantic Service (NAS), expanding its offerings in the Trans-Atlantic trade.