Environmental assessment of a high speed river freighter

The demand for freight transportation has increased enormously throughout Europe and is expected to keep growing for the foreseeable future. With roads becoming ever more congested, numerous new concepts of transportation are being developed, designed to create a shift from road transportation to other forms of transport.

Baltimore: Still number one for Ro/Ro in the United States

It’s no accident that Maryland’s Port of Baltimore is the nation’s leader in Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) cargo. The combination of geography, intermodal services, space and quality handling has kept the Port holding the number-one ranking for years. Nearly 50 percent of all the Ro/Ro cargo handled on the East Coast is transported through the waters of the Chesapeake Bay; this number is more than double the next largest port.

ICE Ports and the Offshore Wind Industry 2012

ICE Ports and the Offshore Wind Industry 2012: Challenges and Opportunities for the Supply Chain

29 February 2012, Liverpool, UK

Construction, storage, operation and maintenance: Understanding the vital role of UK ports in supporting the offshore wind industry

In order to harness the energy from offshore wind, ports need to prepare to meet the challenges that the marriage of these two industries present. Along with these challenges a number of exciting opportunities also present themselves.

The Institution of Civil Engineers’ inaugural Ports and the Offshore Wind Industry conference will bring together 150 senior decision makers from across the supply chain to discuss the current state of the industry, the progress that has been made and what needs to happen going forward.

Featuring expert speakers from: European Investment Bank, The Crown Estate, Scottish Enterprise, Marine Maritime Organisation, Cuxport GmbH and Peel Ports. To view the full programme and for more information visit ice-portsoffshorewind.com