© Matt Wright and Wayne Houston
Location: Australia
Collaborative project – Arrival optimization through elimination of Sail Fast Then Wait
The Blue Visby Solution (“BVS”) represents a novel approach to the largest systemic carbon inefficiency in shipping, the operational practice of Sail Fast Then Wait (SFTW), which is responsible for about 20% of the carbon footprint…
Ports Australia – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Guidance for Ports
Ports Australia’s Climate Change and Decarbonisation sub-committee identified an important understanding gap within Australia’s port sector: the absence of national, port-specific guidance on GHG emissions inventories. Recognising the need for a unified approach, Ports Australia engaged…
Fremantle Ports – Maximising resource recovery from cruise ships in Australia
Fremantle Ports was concerned that visiting cruise ships had advanced onboard recycling systems, but once offloaded in Australia, their carefully sorted recyclables were sent to landfill due to biosecurity regulations. Investigations revealed that this issue was…
Port of Brisbane – Green Button Trials
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) is committed to reducing its scope 3 carbon emissions, which comprise 98% of its total emissions. Trial technology developed by PBPL and our digital partner, Seaport OPX, has provided exciting…
Gladstone Ports Corporation – Seawall habitat enhancement
Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) and CQUniversity are undertaking a project within the Port of Gladstone, investigating the creation of new intertidal sediment habitat adjacent to reclamation areas. This project and partnership is currently being driven via…
Port of Brisbane – Net Zero Emissions (Scope 1 & 2)
Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) is manager of the Port of Brisbane – the third largest and one of the most diverse multi-cargo ports in Australia, driving Queensland and Australia’s trade growth. Utilising a landlord…
NSW Ports – Investing in Community
One of four strategic priorities in our 2022 Sustainability Strategy is to ‘Support Thriving Communities’. We understand that our ability to create value over the long term is predicated on our social license to operate and…
NSW Ports – Offshore wind energy hub
In 2023 NSW Ports released concept plans for a large-scale port facility at the Port Kembla Outer Harbour which demonstrate how the port can be used to support the rapidly emerging offshore wind industry over the…