Bridgetown Port upgrades cargo handling fleet
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The Port of Bridgetown is leading the charge towards the reduction of carbon emissions and environmental sustainability in maritime operations in the region.
The Port recently welcomed two new diesel-electric hybrid Straddle Carriers, the first ever in the Caribbean.
Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, in commenting on the new acquisitions, hailed the Port of Bridgetown as a leading light in the maritime industry’s push for a greener, cleaner future.
“This is precisely the sort of clean growth and transition to a zero-emission industry, business and operation that we have been focusing on. The Port, having embarked on an eco-efficiency journey since 2019, is committed to replacing its ageing cargo handling fleet with equipment powered by electricity or alternative fuels which will not only reduce its carbon footprint, but also usher in fuel cost savin
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Two new diesel-electric hybrid Straddle Carriers at the Port of Bridgetown are expected to help improve operations in terms of environmental sustainability, savings on fuel and wait times.
The Port of Bridgetown is working towards the reduction of carbon emissions and environmental sustainability and sourced the equipment via the Miami-based Oceanland Equipment LLC, from manufacturers, Kalmar.
The equipment came from Poland and was received on Friday, February 5.
In a media statement from the Port, Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey said: “This is precisely the sort of clean growth and transition to a zero-emission industry, business and operation that we have been focusing on. The Port, having embarked on an eco-efficiency journey since 2019, is committed to replacing its ageing cargo handling fleet with equipment powered by electricity or alternative fuels which will not only reduce its carbon footprint, but also ush
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All fish markets, fish landing sites, sheds and Government-run locations used to supply or trade in fish, will be closed February 3 to February 17 as a result of the “national pause” to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, in a statement today, advised operators of fishing vessels to return to port as soon as possible before the national pause to facilitate the sale of their catch.
“Vessel owners and operators are asked to note that no personnel will be at the markets to receive, purchase or process fish from February 3 to February 17,” the statement noted.
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The Government of Barbados is asking operators of minimarts, village shops, rum shops and vendors to register with the Ministry of Commerce so they can receive “financial assistance” during the two-week shutdown next month.
Addressing the nation in Thursday’s COVID-19 management update from Ilaro Court, Minister of Small Business, Kerrie Symmonds, said they heard the cry from this sector after Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced on Wednesday that village shops would be closed from February 3 to 17.
Government will be imposing new restrictions during that 15-day window to fight the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 which is now classified as community spread.