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Stories about: Rotterdam

New Cargo Ships Float on Air, Not Water The maritime industry is one of the most oil-consuming in the world today, as well as one of its largest polluters, emitting nearly 800 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. In its attempt to reduce these numbers, the Rotterdam-based company DK Group created a new type of ship, one that incorporates air cush... 5 January 2009 11:40 GMT Greenpeace Blocked Rotterdam Dock This Weekend Rotterdam's Mississippi harbor was completely blocked during this weekend, as two Greenpeace ships, the Rainbow Warrior and the Beluga II, prevented coal shipments on their way to the Netherlands from reaching their destination. The move was saluted by other environmental organizations as well. They said that th... 17 November 2008 02:34 GMT