Busan is making progress in becoming a green port
South Korea’s Busan port is making progress in becoming a green port as part of the government’s effort to drive the economy towards low-carbon and environmentally friendly growth.
Under a plan to reduce greenhouse gas from Busan port by 30% to 385,000 tonnes by 2020, the Busan Port Authority (BPA) will incorporate alternative maritime power and change yard tractors into ones using changeable batteries or hybrid engines.
In addition, e-RYGC powered by electricity will be expanded to all terminals and the lighting equipment of the port will be changed to LED-based, the port authority said.
“Besides the air quality management efforts, BPA will try to improve water and noise (pollution) by introducing comprehensive monitoring system,” BPA said.
Source: Seatrade Asia
