World’s largest port operators join forces for the environment

Joined by the Port of Rotterdam Authority (PRA), the marine terminal operators DP World, Hutchison Port Holdings Limited (HPH), APM Terminals, PSA International and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) – five of the world’s largest port operators – have launched the first ever joint industry initiative of this magnitude to promote environmental awareness and make a sustainable difference in the communities in which they operate.
The campaign will take place between 14 – 21 September this year with focus on three main themes: re-use and recycling, climate change and the communities in which the industry giants operate. A range of activities covering all three themes will be organised by the participating port operators’ local business units to tackle and raise awareness globally.
The campaign will also identify local partners in the effort to improve the environment. Creating and upgrading local green spaces, launching educational programmes, adopting waste recycling measures and community engagement are some of the activities that will take place.
APM Terminals operates a Global Terminal Network of 62 operating port and terminal facilities in 38 countries, and 135 Inland Services operations in 39 countries, as well as providing independent Crane Engineering Services to the global port industry.
DP World has a portfolio of more than 65 marine terminals across six continents, including new developments underway in India, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
The HPH network of port operations comprises 319 berths in 52 ports, spanning 26 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia.
PSA participates in around 40 terminals in 16 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas with flagship operations in PSA Singapore Terminals and PSA Antwerp.
SIPG serves 281 container shipping routes covering major ports globally and accommodates over 2;700 monthly calls. SIPG has recorded the container throughput of 35,28 Mio. TEU, ranking No.1 for the fifth consecutive year in terms of container volume in the year of 2014.
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