Dredging
Mauritius: MPA Introduces Port Louis Harbour Dredging Plan
The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) is moving forward with the plans for the extension and strengthening of the Mauritius Container Terminal (MCT) Quay Project at Port Louis Harbour. This development program will include dredging works to deepen the existing navigational channel leading to the Mauri
Swan River Dredging Starts Next Week (Australia)
A pedestrian bridge that spans the entrance of the Elizabeth Quay inlet will be a unique addition to Perth’s skyline and a distinctive architectural feature for the waterfront precinct. Planning Minister John Day unveiled the bridge design, adding that it was an important link between the cafes and
USA: Infrastructure Improvements to Keep Port of Long Beach Competitive
“High-tech cranes, bigger ships, cleaner skies and more jobs?” That’s the way Al Moro, Acting Executive Director of the City of Long Beach Harbor Department, summed up the Port of Long Beach’s 2013 and the expectations for the year just started, at Thursday morning’s biggest-ever State of the Port a
Environmental Sampling Underway at Port of Hastings (Australia)
The Port of Hastings Development Authority has hit the ground running this year with summer seagrass, water quality and water bird sampling underway, announced Minister for Ports David Hodgett. “We have got a busy year head for the Port of Hastings container expansion project and we are getting on w
Himmelheber Publishes Chapter on Contaminated Sediments (USA)
Dave Himmelheber, Ph.D., a Geosyntec environmental engineer based in New Jersey, has published a chapter on contaminated sediments in a monograph issued by the environmental research arms of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Dr. Himmelheber’s chapter, “In Situ Biotransformation of Contaminants i
USA: Piedroba to Present at 2014 Dredging & Reclamation Summit
Piedroba Consulting Group has announced that it will be presenting at the 2014 Dredging & Reclamation Summit in Miami, Florida. Mr. Luis Prieto y Munoz M.A., the president of the firm, will share his thoughts on the new Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) and its affect on the dredging industry.
Fangchenggang Hydraulic Projects Awarded (China)
CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. has won the consecutive bids for the hydraulic works of the 513-516 terminal berth project in the 5th operation zone of Yuwan port area and the hydraulic works of No.1 and No.2 tourist terminals in Maanling, Fangchenggang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regio
China: CCCC Third Harbor Nabs Taicang Port EPC Contract
CCCC Third Harbor Consultants Co., Ltd. has recently won the bid for Lot XXMT of the EPC contract for Xiexin terminal of Taicang Port in Jiangsu Province, with a construction period of 18 months. The project involves construction of a 50,000t bulk cargo handling berth and related auxiliary facilitie
Vitter: GAO Provided Helpful Study (USA)
U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), top Republican on the Environment and Public Works Committee, made the following statement regarding a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the project delivery and communication shortfalls of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ flood contr
USA: Port of San Diego to Host Community Engagement Events
The Port of San Diego will host two community workshops as part of its effort to gather input for its Integrated Port Master Plan Update process. The Port of San Diego, the fourth largest port in California, is in the midst of developing a 50-Year Vision Plan as part of the Port Master Plan Update [
Obama Visits Vacon, Sees IHC Merwede’s MV Drive (USA)
On Wednesday 15 January, US President Barack Obama made a visit to Vacon’s Research and Development Centre in Durham, North Carolina, where he came into contact with an example of IHC Merwede’s advanced equipment. During his tour of the impressive facility, the President was shown a pilot version of
Nigeria: “3rd Maximising African Port Capacity” Set for June
ACI’s 3rd Maximising African Port Capacity conference (4th and 5th June, 2014, Lagos, Nigeria) will address the key challenges faced by African ports when faced with operational change and site expansion. “This will include issues in construction, infrastructure, access, hinterland and storage. Hear
USA: Commissions Complete Land Transfer for Allegheny River Island
The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission have announced completion of a land-transfer agreement with Hanson Aggregates BMC Inc. that secures the long-term preservation of Cogley Island, a 10-acre property in the Allegheny River in Armstrong County. Under the agreeme
USA: Inland Waterways Conference to Take Place in New Orleans
The 2014 Inland Waterways Conference (March 5 – 7, 2014, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans) is the only maritime industry event aimed squarely at the Inland Rivers of the United States and involves all segments of the maritime community in important deliberations and sessions. The 2014 Inland Waterways