Topic: Emissions

Heerema’s crane vessels to switch to wind power in port of Rotterdam

Heerema’s mighty crane vessels will soon be powered by wind energy when moored in the port of Rotterdam. By switching off the diesel generators, the vessels will reduce their emissions by the equivalent of what...Read more

04-11-2019|Comment|author: Tobias Pieffers

Liebherr statisfied with modal shift for mining equipment

PRESS RELEASE – Liebherr is very satisfied with the results of a modal shift trial in which mining equipment is transported to major seaports by barge instead of trucks. After three months of testing, the...Read more

28-10-2019|Comment|author: Tobias Pieffers

UECC orders third battery hybrid LNG car carrier

PRESS RELEASE – Close on the heels of their call for two new battery hybrid LNG Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTC), UECC has confirmed an option with China Ship Building Trading and Jiangnan Shipyard...Read more

07-10-2019|Comment|author: Tobias Pieffers

Intercargo concerned about lack of testing of low sulphur fuels

With less than six months to go until the new sulphur regulations come into force, Intercargo says it is “extremely worried” about the safety of ships, crew and environment as both the fuel suppliers and...Read more

23-07-2019|Comment|author: Tobias Pieffers