Jobs at Stake as California Port Terminal Upgrades to Green Technology
those new tractors will labor alongside more than 100 automated vehicles and 70 driverless container-stacking cranes at America's most automated port terminal, which aims to be emissions free by 2030.The U.S. transportation sector is the nation's largest contributor of climate changing greenhouse gas emissions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As seaports race to swap out diesel equipment like tractors, trucks and cranes for cleaner electric models, they're also eyeing new automation technology to help process more cargo. More automation means fewer jobs, in
Port of Oakland Collaborates with West Oakland to Create Green Jobs
;I am excited to collaborate with the Port of Oakland and its business partners on this exciting new grant for green technologies in the transportation and logistics industry,” said WOJRC Executive Director Joyce Guy.The transportation and logistics industry has historically contributed to greenhouse gas emissions that affect climate change. This grant led by WOJRC will build upon the organization’s existing job training programs to upskill and train workers in zero emissions technologies.The project’s goal is to create pathways for long-lasting, quality jobs, providing family-sustaining
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Names New Chief Executive
agenda. To support and accelerate maritime decarbonization, Quah worked with the Singapore Maritime Foundation to establish the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) with private sector partners in August 2021. The GCMD has been collaborating with the industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. In March 2022, MPA launched the Maritime Singapore Decarbonization Blueprint which charts ambitious and concrete long-term strategies to support the maritime industry’s decarbonization.Maritime Singapore took significant steps forward in digital maturity during Quah&rsquo
AkzoNobel Appoints Global HullCare Manager
a 10-year period. Ultimately this means that the main opportunity we have is to really reduce the environmental impacts we have on the planet, through lowering VOC use due to lower paint consumptions, zero biocides leaching in our oceans, industry-leading speed loss guarantees resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions and being a driving force in setting industry standards.“Having dedicated the past two decades to delivering AkzoNobel sustainability goals through multiple business units I am eager to help deliver greater performance and sustainability returns for our customers by providing them
David Roodenburg Takes Over as Huisman CEO
;Huisman is a very precious team of skilled people that, together with loyal clients, can make audacious ideas come true. Huisman’s reputation has been built by decennia of hard work and enormous trust from our clients. The company is fortunate to use its reputation to, for instance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping accelerate the transition to renewables, as well as significantly reducing fossil fuel extraction emissions. I am very proud to take this position and to fulfil my grandfathers’ wish to succeed Joop as the company's end responsible. Also, I would like to thank Theo for
WMU: Maritime Energy Postgraduate Diploma
a new Postgraduate Diploma program on Maritime Energy via distance learning. The new program is designed to take a holistic approach from ships to ports and shipyards, combining technical solutions with a socio-economic-environmental perspective.“The 2015 Paris Agreement and new IMO greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) Strategy require a significant reduction in GHG to be achieved over the coming decades, reaching zero emissions of CO2 before the end of this century,” said Dr Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, WMU’s President. “The University takes very seriously our commitment to do all
What does Trump's Presidency Mean for the Power Industry?
which should benefit the power generation space. How do you feel it will affect the power market across the globe? Again, there is some uncertainty given the amount of time that President Trump has held office, but aside from hearing concerns from environmentalists around increases in greenhouse gas emissions, one positive for the US market would be Trump’s plans to increase natural gas exports to places like Europe (where certain areas depend on natural gas from Russia) and China (who deal with air pollution issues from over-dependency on coal). More natural gas exports should allow a
BHP Bullish on Caval Ridge's Prospects
. “Energy efficiency is a key focus for the mine and was built into its design and management system. This includes the use of highly efficient equipment and the optimisation of truck, shovel and dragline movements. This improves the efficiency of our energy use and helps minimise our greenhouse gas emissions. “Since commencing operation, the Caval Ridge team has already achieved an Australian record for the amount of overburden moved by a shovel in one week.” Mr Dalla Valle noted that recently BHP Billiton’s Coal business has needed to make some difficult decisions to
US: $4B in Loan Aid for Renewable Energy
for up to $4 billion in loan aid for renewable energy companies to help rejuvenate a program that faced harsh political attacks over past failures of federally subsidized projects. The Obama administration's draft plan would provide loan guarantees for innovative projects that limit or avoid greenhouse gas emissions. It will specifically focus on advanced electric grid technology and storage, biofuels for conventional vehicles, energy from waste products and energy efficiency. "We're back in business," Peter Davidson, executive director of the department's loan programs office, told
