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Jul 02, 2009
Solar ship docks at Port of Long Beach
The Port of Long Beach on Wednesday, July 1st, welcomed the Auriga Leader, a car carrier ship partly powered by solar energy. It is a first-of-its kind green technology application on a car carrier.
The Auriga Leader is outfitted with 328 solar panels that can generate up to 40 kilowatts, decreasing demand on the ship's diesel-powered auxiliary engines for electricity thus cutting down pollution.
The Port is working on several fronts to decrease pollution from ships, including the EPA-award winning Green Flag Program, encouraging the use of cleaner-burning low sulfur fuels, and outfitting container terminals with shore side plug-in power. The Auriga Leader's photovoltaic panels are part of a technology demonstration project by Toyota Motor Corporation, a customer of the Port of Long Beach, and NYK Line, the ship's owner and operator. The 656-foot, 60,000-ton vessel can carry up to 6,200 cars and is used to transport Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles from Toyota Motor Corporation factories in Japan to the Port of Long Beach. The solar panels made their debut at Kobe port in Japan last December. Wednesday was the Auriga Leader’s first call at the Port of Long Beach. "The Auriga Leader is a perfect example of how the maritime industry is voluntarily finding new and innovative ways to be responsible stewards of the environment," said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Richard D. Steinke. "Our Port is a regional economic engine and in order to stay competitive, we must ensure that our growth is sustainable. That means minimizing the impact of shipping operations on the environment."
 
Intermodal transportation: The next wave?
 Holidays are almost over, for those lucky enough to go on vacation. I spent my time away from the sea, and well above sea level. Just for reassurance. As you might know, the majority of Dutch grounds are below sea level (about 65%), and we keep dry feet by pumping water. Without that, we would build our sandcastle around "Amersfoort at the Sea" (a city some 80km inland).
However, spending time in the Alps, some 800m above sea level, my rectangular box driven mind did not come to a complete standstill, wondering about hinterland transportation.
New Strategy & Development Director appointed at Dunkerque Port
 Jean-Frédéric Laurent has just been appointed Strategy and Development Director of Dunkerque Port, replacing Pierre Joly on his retirement. He is 41. |
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