Port of Tallinn wins the Green Port / Terminal Award
The Port of Tallinn in Estonia has been awarded the Green Port/Terminal of the Year Award by the DPC Innovation Awards 2017. The award spotlights a port or terminal that has demonstrated an active and innovative response to the preservation and promotion of wildlife, reduction in air emissions, water quality, treatment of soils & sediments, community engagement and sustainability.
The port, which houses a range of bulk liquid storage facilities, won the award for developing a sustainable cruise terminal to Old City Harbour.
The five shortlisted projects for the Green Port / Terminal Award were:
- DP World Nhava Sheva – Nhava Sheva (India) Gateway Terminal
- Faxafloahafnir sf – ISO 14001 Certified harbor
- Gothenburg Port Authority – “Sustainable Port” – Sustainability Report of Gothenburg Port Authority 2016
- Port of Melbourne – sustainable Mirrat project
- Port of Tallinn – sustainable cruise terminal
The Innovation Awards 2017 was organised by the Dredging and Port Construction Magazine.
For more info visit www.portoftallinn.com
11th Dec 2017