All Sustainability articles – Page 13
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NewsA new era of green shipping
In 2017, new environmental regulations for the shipping industry came into force or were finalised, and progress was made on the future regulatory landscape for the sector. This year has already continued the development of a greener shipping industry.
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NewsMood is upbeat, but challenges to overcome
At this week's Breakbulk Europe event, during a discussion session on ocean-going issues, participants heard that companies on all sides of the supply chain still face many challenges.
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LNG first for Van Oord
March 10 - Van Oord has ordered its first LNG-powered crane vessel, named Werkendam, to be deployed to its subsidiary Paans Van Oord for Netherlands-based projects.
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Forwarders criticise protectionism
February 16 - The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), the umbrella organisation for global freight forwarder associations, has commented on the value of free trade, trade facilitation, and trade development in the wake of
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Veolia and Peterson win decommissioning contract
January 13 - A partnership between Paris-based Veolia and Netherlands-based logistics firm Peterson has been awarded two platform decommissioning contracts for recycling at their facility in Great Yarmouth.
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Safer sulphur levels for WWL
May 17 - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has launched a new company policy which states that all vessels are to operate using fuel containing sulphur levels of less than 0.1 percent, or equivalent at berth, in all ports across the globe.
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Cargolux makes deal with unions
December 2 - Cargolux has announced that a major breakthrough has been reached between the all-cargo carrier and two of the unions representing its crews - OGBL and LCGB - possibly ending a 15-month-long dispute that appeared to be headed toward a strike.
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American ports go green
July 7 - The US ports of Tacoma, Seattle and New Orleans have all recently received recognition for their efforts towards being more environmentally friendly organisations, writes Isabel Freedman.
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Long Beach budget approved
June 3 - The Long Beach Board of Harbor (sic.) Commissioners has approved a USD829 million budget for the harbour department's next fiscal year, including USD555 million for capital improvements at the Port of Long Beach.
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AAL opens Japanese division
January 28 - Breakbulk and heavy lift shipping line, Austral Asia Line (AAL), has established a new division in Tokyo, Japan.
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LO-PINOD sees regional port plus
August 28 - The LO-PINOD conference: 'the role of regional ports: transforming sustainable freight movement', will see stakeholders from the shipping, transport and logistics industries gather to discuss the how regional ports are optimising their operati
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Hamburg expects record 2014
August 18 - The Port of Hamburg handled a total of 72.6 million tonnes of cargo in the first six months of 2014, a 6.6 percent rise on the same period of 2013.
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ICS concerned by regulatory reform
June 16 - The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) - the principal global trade association for shipowners representing over 80 percent of the world merchant fleet - met in Limassol, Cyprus last week for its annual general meeting (AGM).
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DNV GL opens new Vietnam office
March 21 - DNV GL - a ship classification society and risk and sustainability service provider - has moved into a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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New Singapore HQ for DNV GL
February 27 - Ship classification society and risk and sustainability service provider, DNV GL, has consolidate operations in its new Singapore headquarters to meet the growing demand for its services in the region.
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Everything is possible says Antwerp
October 3 - Belgium's port of Antwerp has launched a new international branding campaign: Everything is possible in the port of Antwerp.
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Strike action threat at Cargolux
May 23 - A number of media outlets have reported that staff at Cargolux Airlines International have encouraged their unions to enter into a conciliation process - the first step towards full-scale industrial action.
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Market Development Manager - The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
LOCATION: St. Catharines, Ontario, CanadaABOUT: The St Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation opened to navigation in 1959. The Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway System has been a vital link in moving goods between the heartland of North America and international markets. The Seaway System, 3,700 kilometers in length, encompasses the St. ...
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Antwerp recognised for environmental achievements
March 28 - For the second year in succession the Port of Antwerp has been awarded the Environmental World Ports Award - during the World Ports and Trade Summit (WPTS) in Abu Dhabi.
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Van der Vlist hosts sustainability day
March 13 - Van der Vlist teamed up with a number of logistics companies to hold a sustainability day in three locations around Groot Ammers, Holland.