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Improving global road safety

21 Oct 2015 | Briefing note

During the Seventieth session of United Nations, the Secretary-General presented the report on improving global road safety, prepared by the World Health Organization in consultation with the United Nations regional commissions and other partners of the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration, it provides an update on the implementation of the recommendations contained in General Assembly resolutions 58/289, 60/5, 62/244, 64/255, 66/260 and 68/269. It also provides a description of activities and achievements by the global road safety community in pursuance of the objectives of the …

Invitation Green Aruba VI 27 & 28 October, 2015

1 Sep 2015 | Briefing note

Good day and welcome to Green Aruba VI! Over the past six years Green Aruba conference has evolved into an excellent platform for the exchange of information and knowledge of sustainable and best practices for the desired transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, more environmentally friendly energy sources and resources. Besides showcasing Aruba´s progress and challenges in regard to the accelerated penetration of renewables in the total energy mix, we would also like to exhibit the experiences and knowledge of other institutions and island nations in this field. Sharing the achievements on th…

Latin American and the Caribbean Container Port throughput, Ranking 2014

29 Jul 2015 | Briefing note

ECLAC updates every year its ranking of container port throughput, which shows the cargo volume in containers in 120 ports of the region, based on data obtained directly from port authorities and terminal operators. In 2014 this activity grew 1.3%, with a total volume of approximately 47 million TEU. This infographic displays the first 20 ports of the ranking.…

Maritime bulletin Energy consumption container terminals

29 Jul 2015 | Briefing note

This document synthesizes the most pertinent findings of a survey of over 41 container terminals around the world of which 30 are located in Latin America and the Caribbean and represent 1/3 of the regional annual container throughput in 2014. The results are part of a global study on energy consumption in terminals and ports of all kinds. Follow ‐ up publications including a larger set of countries as well as with specifications for bulk cargo, liquids and gas are under way. Furthermore, sub ‐ regional and national seminars are envisaged over the course of the year to present the study’s resu…

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