Dredging
CEDA Webinar on Climate Change Adaptation Set for October
The Central Dredging Association webinar, named Climate Change Adaptation as it Affects the Dredging Community, is scheduled for 2 October 2013, 2:00 pm Europe D.T (GMT +02:00). The main presenter will be Pol Hakstege, Technical Manager, Rijkswaterstaat, Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment, t
VIDEO: Newpriok Port Development (Indonesia)
Newpriok Terminal aims to build a more efficient and sophisticated national logistics network that will attract more investment into Indonesia and the region. It will boost productivity levels comparable to major ports worldwide. The initial development phase for the port expansion at Newpriok Termi
India: DCI Celebrates Independence Day
Independence Day was celebrated at Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCI) corporate office on Thursday with great enthusiasm. Capt.D.K.Mohanthy, Chairman and Managing Director, Dredging Corporation of India Ltd unfurled the National Flag and conveyed the Independence Day greetings to all the office
France: Officials Announce Tender for Dunkirk Beach Replenishment
Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque has invited bids for the Dunkirk beach replenishment program. This beach replenishment will be undertaken by using dredged sand that should be placed onto the shoreline in front of the Allies Dyke at Dunkirk. The sand will be sourced from the areas located in the nor
Portugal: Bids Invited for Sines Dredging Project
PSA Sines Terminais de Contentores, SA, has invited bidders to submit their offers for the Sines XXI terminal expansion project. This development program includes dredging works and construction of 216 feet of waterfront on poles of reinforced concrete, 130 metres in diameter and 25 feet tall. The S
APM Terminals: Interim Report Q2 2013 (The Netherlands)
APM Terminals has delivered a good operational result for the second quarter and made a strong and consistent progress regaining industry’s leading position in terms of profitability. The profit for 02 2013 of USD 179m was an improvement of USD 19m compared to Q2 2012. The volumes were at the same l
Murray, Cantwell Unveil Legislation to Support American Ports
Yesterday, August 15th, U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani, and Port of Tacoma CEO John Wolfe held a press conference at the Bell Harbor Conference Center rooftop deck to announce new legislation that will significantly strengthen American ports, includi
The Netherlands: Port of Rotterdam Hosts Largest Vessels in the World
Thanks to its unique depth, the largest vessels in the world will be moored in the Port of Rotterdam this week. On Friday 16 August, all attention will focus on the first visit of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller. With a capacity of 18,000 TEU (twenty-foot containers), a length of 399 metres and a width
Greens Launch USD 176 M GBR Rescue Package (Australia)
The Australian Greens have launched a $176 million rescue package to protect the Great Barrier Reef from mining. “The Great Barrier Reef is under pressure like never before with UNESCO warning the reef could be added to the international list of World Heritage sites in danger by next year,” Greens L
USA: Green Island Dredging Program About to Begin
A large-scale channel maintenance project will soon be underway at Green Island Wildlife Management Area, in Jackson County, to remove silt from the water delivery channel that runs from the Blake’s Lake boat ramp to the outlet structure on the Mississippi River, also known as the 5th Channel. The p
LLX: Competitive Advantages of Acu Superport (Brazil)
Yesterday, during a conference call with market analyst, the CEO of LLX, Marcus Berto, stated that the signing of the Commitment with EIG Group confirms the competitive advantages offered by Açu Superport and the venture’s capacity to attract global investors interested in infrastructure ventures. T
Gabon: Cofra Applies CDC Compaction Method in Port Gentil
In week 28 Cofra started the compaction at the Gabon Fertilizer Project in Port Gentil as a subcontractor for a joint venture between Boskalis and Van Oord. The compaction is executed using three 16 tonne Cofra Dynamic Compaction (CDC) hammers that are operational day and night, seven days a week. T
Corps Awards USD 26.4 M Second Sand Pumping Contract (USA)
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, New York City , New York state and community partners came together to announce both the beginning of sand pumping on Rockaway Beach and the award of a $26.4 million contract for the placement of even more sand to aid post-San
QRC: Another Policy Fly-Over from Greens (Australia)
Today’s ‘fly-over’ of Abbot Point coal terminal by the Greens leader is symptomatic of a party blissfully remote from north Queenslanders and the reality of working alongside the Great Barrier Reef, according to Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive Michael Roche. ‘Senator Milne’s choice of A