Dredging
Astika Shows Interest in China Dredging Sector
Astika Holdings Inc. plans to enter the growing China dredging sector as part of the strategy through the acquisition of service, agriculture and industrial companies with Nantong Dredging Machinery Co. Ltd. “The growth of shipping commerce in conjunction with the population increasing throughout th
USA: Savannah Harbor Expansion Project Nears Final Approval
The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project is close to getting the final approval, says U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. The project will include harbor deepening, as well as improvements to increase the efficiency and safety of cargo vessel operations. The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP), a major proj
GLDD Report: Dredging Segment Delivered Strong Performance in 2013
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of environmental and remediation services, today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter ended December 31, 2013, Great Lake
CLRA Reclamation Management Conference Begins Tomorrow
The Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA) will be hosting their annual general meeting and conference named “Back to the Future: Adaptive Reclamation Management”, from February 26 to 28, 2014 at the Sheraton in Red Deer, Alberta. “As reclamation practitioners across all
UK: Repair of the Nation’s Canals Underway
As water levels begin to recede, Canal and River Trust is preparing to get the nation’s canal network repaired and fully open. Across large parts of the country the remarkable resilience of the two centuries old canal system has again been proven and it remains open for people to use. Nevertheless,
UAE: DP World Chairman Meets Ecuadorian Trade Minister
His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, DP World Chairman, today met with His Excellency Francisco Rivadeneira, Ecuadorian Minister of International Trade, and his accompanying high-level delegation. His Excellency was also welcomed by DP World Group CEO Mohammed Sharaf and other senior DP World of
The Philippines: Discussions Over “Black Sand Mining” Issue Continue
The lone special investigator of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Negros Oriental said that his office will not entertain any complaints in relation to the impasse at the controversial alleged “black sand mining” operation in Tambacan, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental. Dr. Jesus Cañete, Ph.D., ex
Russia: Kronshtadt Channel Requires Dredging Services
North West Basin Branch of FSUE Rosmorport has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Kronshtadt channel dredging project. The total cost of this deepening program, located at Kotlin Island, 30 kilometers west of St. Petersburg, is RUB 4,000,000 (around USD 100,000). The source of financing
Wood Mackenzie: Panama Canal Expansion Delays Pose Global Trade Risks
Wood Mackenzie, a global leader in commercial intelligence for the energy, metals and mining industries, is expecting the recent cost overrun disputes around the Panama Canal expansion to be resolved with limited disruption due to the significance of the Canal to global trade. Significant disruption
Argentina: DP World’s TRP Moves from Navis SPARCS Express to Navis N4
Navis, the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, announced that DP World’s Terminales Rio de la Plata (TRP), the largest container facility in Argentina, successfully went live on the Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS). “In order to take our operation
Keansburg Beach Replenishment Project Ready to Start (USA)
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. and Colonel Paul Owen, Commander of the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced that work will begin on the Keansburg beach replenishment project that will be completed to restore damage to the Jersey Shore caused by Superstorm Sandy. The work
France: Alliés Breakwater Area to Receive New Sand
The second phase of beach replenishment in front of the Alliés breakwater at Dunkerque Port has just begun. The contractor SODRACO was selected to complete this program, which will involve placement of nearly 1,200,000 m3 of sand. It will be accompanied by: • the installation of windbreak nets desig
GBRMPA Faces Crisis of Confidence from Australian Public
The Australian Marine Conservation Society has noted the findings of Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s probity inquiry into the potential conflicts of interest of two members of the board of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). Felicity Wishart, the Great Barrier Reef campaign direc
Pontchartrain Levee District Gets New Member (USA)
Yesterday, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Henry Baptiste to the Pontchartrain Levee District. The Pontchartrain Levee Board is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the levees and maintaining the levee drainage systems within East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, St. Jam