______2015/TPTMM/010 Agenda Item: Session 2-3
Promoting Green Ports and the European Sea Ports Organization EcoPort Certification in Chinese Taipei
Purpose: Information Submitted by: Chinese Taipei
9th Transportation Ministerial Meeting Cebu, Philippines 8-10 October 2015
14/10/2015
Promoting Green Ports and the ESPO EcoPort Certification in Chinese Taipei Mr. CHEN Jian-Yu Minister of Transportation and Communications Chinese Taipei
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Sea Shipping Industry- Partner of International Trade
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Greening the Ports Action Plan
Cargo Port City Tourism Operation Environment Development
Vessels Environ. City-Port Cruises Quality Interface Facilities Passenger Sustainable Local Terminals Land transp. development development
•Improve port environmental quality to enhance ppl/goods transport and port image •Upgrade port facilities to increase operational efficiency and minimize pollution •Integrate green port policies with local development to strengthen living quality
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Applications for the EcoPort Certification Taipei Keelung
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Port of Kaohsiung SDM PERS Certification Renew
Port of Taichung SDM PERS Certification
Port of Keelung SDM PERS Certification
Port of Hualien SDM PERS Certification
Port of Taipei SDM PERS Certification4
SDM (Self-Diagnosis Method) PERS (Port Environmental Review System)
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Applications for the EcoPort Certification
Certified Ports: Compliance with laws/ legislations Clear authority and liability Supervision of tenants and vessels
Reduce risks Foster business continuity
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From Policy to Action: Port of Keelung Port area noise monitoring
Action Plan • Established 24‐hr noise monitoring stations: At the East n.4 wharf, East no.9, East no.16, West no.28, and West no.30 and the monitoring center to screen port area noise at all times Best Practice • 24‐hr automatic environmental surveillance system
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From Policy to Action: Port of Taichung Hazardous goods management Action Plan • Hazardous goods inspec on at least 50 times/yr • Response drill at least 1 time/yr • jointly supervised drills at least 2 times/yr • Business operators at the West Terminal to establish regional response organizations Best Practice • Trees are cultivated into forest to relieve negative effects of windblown and drifting sands.
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From Policy to Action: Port of Kaohsiung Emission management Action Plan • Promote usage of shore power • Promote usage of low‐emission fuels or biodiesel • Establish vessel speed restriction monitoring system Best Practice • Automation system at the Sixth Container Terminal essential to increasing efficiency and mitigating environmental impacts
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Vision of Green Port Policy
Accumulate experiences and ideas for better port environment
Collaborate with more liners, agencies, terminal operators and ports
Create a green sea transportation network and economy
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THANK YOU
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