The port authority said that emissions need to fall by 95% by 2050 to ensure adherence to the Paris Climate Agreement. Rotterdam’s marine transport contributes 21.5m tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions each year, that’s according to figures presented at the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s Energy in Transition Summit 2018. The summit revealed that marine… Read more »
Able to handle all types of cargo including break bulk, the new LPS 420 E is equipped with two winches, each with a 190 kW electric motor for up to 30 cycles per hour, and a maximum outreach of up to 48m meaning ships with a size of up to Panamax class can be served…. Read more »
DocksTheFuture took part at the European Forum “Shaping the Port of the Future | The societal, economic and management challenges” (Civitavecchia, 10th April), organized by On the MoS Way, in cooperation with The MediTelegraph and Centre-North Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority System. The conference, among the other themes, analyzed how the legal framework will impact in the definition… Read more »
A Port of Rotterdam event saw discussion on the benefits of LNG as a safe and attractive fuel for meeting IMO regulations. ‘Fuelling the Future: LNG’, saw over 50 representatives from several shipping companies and terminals informed about the benefits of LNG and the possibilities available at the Port of Rotterdam. “Our shared goal is… Read more »
A very successful and well-planned kick off meeting took place in Genoa on 15thand 16th January 2018. DocksTheFuture, which is co-funded by the Horizon 2020 Programme, consists of defining the Port of the Future, meant as a near future (2030) which should face challenges related to simplification and digitalization of processes, dredging, emission reduction, energy transition, electrification,… Read more »
