Dredging
Port of Beira Dredging About to Begin (Mozambique)
During the next few days the 2500 m3 TSHD turn-key dredger “Macuti” is expected to commence a dredging program in the Port of Beira, Mozambique. This dredging project will ensure a depth of at least 8 metres in the so-called Macuti bend, an area in the Beira Port where a high concentration of silt t
Australia: Maroochydore Beach Renourishment Kicks Off
Sand renourishment work at Maroochydore Beach is on track to be completed before the summer storm season, with sand pumping starting today. The extra sand will widen the beach, help prevent severe erosion and protect public facilities and infrastructure along Alexandra Parade and Aerodrome Road. The
Singapore to Host IADC Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation
For (future) decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbour authorities, off-shore companies and other organisations that have to execute dredging projects, the International Association of Dredging Companies organises the International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation. The I
The Netherlands: Bright Future for APM Terminals Facility at Maasvlakte 2
The APM Terminals facility at Rotterdam’s new Maasvlakte 2 will probably become the world’s most automated facility: unmanned (remote‐controlled) Ship‐to‐Shore 25‐wide container gantries and Automatic Guided Vehicles/AGV communicating between the StS gantries and the fully automated stacking cranes.
Forth Ports, Port of Zeebrugge Join Forces in Strategic Agreement
Forth Ports Limited and Port of Zeebrugge / MBZ signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which marks the start of a strategic agreement between the Port companies with the aim of the exploring mutual opportunities to attract new container cargo volumes. Both ports have complementary assets both in
USA: Commission Approves USD 1 Billion Port of Long Beach Budget
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has approved a $1.02 billion budget for fiscal year 2014 that includes the Port of Long Beach’s largest-ever capital improvement spending plan. A total of $788 million in capital spending is 6 percent more than last year and leads the planned expenses in
USA: Corps to Invite Bids for Wells Harbor Dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, plans to issue an invitation for bids for maintenance dredging of the Wells Harbor Federal Navigation Project, and maintenance dredging by the Town of Wells. The proposed work consists of maintenance dredging of the 8-foot entrance channel, 6-f
Port of Bellingham to Advance Cleanup Project (USA)
The Port of Bellingham is proposing to divide the 74-acre Georgia Pacific West cleanup site on the Bellingham waterfront into two separate cleanup areas, so the northern half of the site can be cleaned, opened to the community and redeveloped sooner. An in-depth environmental investigation shows tha
Ecology: Lake Sediments Safe in Kenmore Area (USA)
Public areas along Lake Washington’s northern tip are safe for swimming and other in-water recreation, according to assessments of lake sediments and water quality. Findings will be presented at a public meeting set for July 11 at Kenmore City Hall, 18120 68th Ave. N. E., beginning at 5:30 p.m. with
USA: Officials Recommend USD 1 Billion for FY2014 Maintenance Dredging
For the second year in a row, the U.S. House Energy & Water Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), has approved a $1 billion draw from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. The money is for maintaining America’s deep-draft navigation channels and harbors and is as part of the U.S. A
Australia: Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland to Get New Sand
The Sunshine Coast Council announced a plan to test a new sand-pumping dredger which will add sand on the heavily eroded beaches at Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland, according to abc.net.au. During this three-month program, the $1.2 million pipeline will pump more than 100,000 cubic metres of san
India: JNPT, DP World to Build New Container Terminal in Navi Mumbai
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and Dubai-based DP World inked an agreement for development of the new container terminal in Navi Mumbai. Regarding this contract, N.N. Kumar, JNPT Chairman, stated: “JNPT has signed a concession agreement with Nhava Sheva Gateway Terminal, a subsidiary of DP World of Dub
“Ports: Success Through Diversification” Approaches (USA)
Continuing a long tradition of excellence, PORTS ’13 “Ports: Success through Diversification” (August 25-29, 2013, Seattle, Washington) is the thirteenth in a series of international port and harbor development specialty conferences held on a tri-annual basis since 1977. This conference’s theme was
“African Ports Evolution” Set for August (South Africa)
African Ports Evolution (26-28 August 2013, Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa) will address the readiness of African ports to receive the newer and bigger vessels, developing, improving and protecting port facilities; securing financing for marine infrastructure; managing conge