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.
Area of interest: Environmental care
Ports of Stockholm – Carbon footprint, energy optimization and sustainability reporting
With high ambition and by being transparent, Ports of Stockholm believe that the motivation to take action and reduce climate impact can be increased.
CLINSH project
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.
IAPH – Environmental Ship Index
ESI identifies seagoing ships that perform better in reducing air emissions than required by the current emission standards of the International Maritime Organization.
PIANC – Working with Nature
WwN is an integrated process which involves working to identify and exploit win-win solutions which respect nature and are acceptable to both project proponents and environmental stakeholders.
Port of Guangzhou – Onshore Power Supply Project
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).
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach – Clean Air Action Plan 2017
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.
Port of Le Havre – SAFE SECA project
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.
Port of Barcelona – Air Quality Improvement Plan
The port of Barcelona is firmly committed to sustainability as one of the strategic pillars of its development over the coming years.