Virginia port cited for antipollution efforts

Virginia port cited for antipollution efforts The Elizabeth River Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the environmental quality of a tidal estuary in Hampton Roads, has recognized the Virginia Port Authority by awarding it one of its “River Star” award.
   The port was cited for voluntarily switching to ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel in port-owned cargo handling equipment three years ahead of a federal mandate, for helping reduce emissions by implementing a port-wide chassis pool, and for “mentoring” the A.P. Moller – Maersk affiliate APM on its new Portsmouth container terminal.