Complaints about noise from seagoing vessels at berth are increasingly becoming an environmental issue. To achieve sustainable port development and operations there is a desire to reduce the problem of noise pollution.
The resettlement of Vila da Terra was conceived by Port of Açu, in partnership with the local government, to relocate residents affected by the expropriation procedure undertaken to implement the Industrial District of São João da Barra.
With high ambition and by being transparent, Ports of Stockholm believe that the motivation to take action and reduce climate impact can be increased.
The CLINSH project aims to reduce the impact of inland navigation on air quality (PM and NOx) in urban areas in Northwest Europe by greening the existing fleet.
When the ship shore electricity system is in use, the auxiliary engines can be turned off by ships in port, which can greatly reduce carbon dioxide and exhaust emissions of air pollutants (NOx, SOX, PM).
In September 2016, Antwerp hosted the CIVITAS PORTIS kick-off meeting. The project involves 33 partners from five port cities working together on sustainable mobility in terms of commuter’s and private traffic as well as transport and logistics.
The CAAP 2017 Update contains 14 strategies to reduce emissions from sources in and around the Ports, plan for zero-emissions infrastructure, encourage freight efficiency, and address energy resources.
The aim of the SAFE SECA project was to introduce the conditions for a wider use of ‘greener’ fuels such as LNG (liquefied natural gas) in the French Channel area.