Dredging
Mott MacDonald Improves Water Sector in Bangladesh
Mott MacDonald is providing consultancy services for a project that will improve flood defences and drainage in coastal areas in Bangladesh, benefiting 150,000 households (1 million people). The project is being funded by the Dutch government as part of the Netherlands Development Cooperation. Over
USA: Governor Scott Visits Port of Palm Beach
The Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners Chairman, George E. Mastics, and the Port’s Executive Director, Manuel Almira, were honored by Governor Rick Scott during the Governor’s visit to the Port of Palm Beach, Thursday, March 21, 2013. “For your commitment to making sure Florida is a
USA: MPC Applauds State Emergency Dredge Action
The Michigan Port Collaborative (MPC) applauded timely action by Governor Snyder, key agencies in his administration and legislators to secure critically needed emergency dredging funds for Great Lakes harbors. New legislation – requested by the Governor and now enroute to his desk for signature – w
USA: Long Island Beaches to Get New Sand
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that a $32.2 million project to restore Ocean Parkway on Long Island is reaching a milestone this week with the start of pavement reconstruction only four months after Superstorm Sandy devastated the oceanfront roadway and miles of beaches along it. “Ocean Parkway
India: DP World’s Vallarpadam Terminal on Right Track
In a major milestone, DP World’s Vallarpadam terminal today received its first transhipment mainline service, becoming India’s first and only transhipment hub. This follows the Indian government waiving cabotage regulations for the terminal, which until now have prevented mainline services transhipp
Permit Sought for Conway Dredging Work (USA)
Conway Community Swimming Pool, Inc. is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with maintaining a pool facility and doing other work in Conway, Mass. Conway Community Swimming Pool, Inc. is proposing
Bourne Leisure Supports Battle for Beach at Hopton (UK)
A major battle to save one of the most popular beaches on the East Coast of England has been launched by Bourne Leisure Ltd – the owner of Hopton-on-Sea holiday park. The company is appealing to the Government, various statutory bodies and the people of Norfolk to assist in its efforts to reverse ho
The Netherlands: APM Terminals Maasvlakte II Achieves Another Milestone
The first two of a total of 26 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes (ARMGs) have been delivered to the APM Terminals new Maasvlakte II terminal site. The first part of civil construction has been completed paving the way for the installation of the ultra-modern, highly automated equipment. “The engi
China Communications Construction Company Posts 2012 Results
The Board of Directors of China Communications Construction Company Limited has announced the consolidated results of the Company and its subsidiaries prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the year ended 31 December 2012. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – Revenue of
USA: Shareholders Foundation Files Lawsuit Against GLDD
The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announces that a lawsuit was filed on behalf of certain purchasers of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) common stock over alleged violations of Federal Securities Laws by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation in connection with certain allegedly false and
UAE: President of Mozambique Visits Jebel Ali Port
The President of Mozambique, HE Armando Emilio Guebuza recently visited DP World flagship Jebel Ali Port where he was received by Chairman HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and briefed on the supply chain capabilities that have made the port the premier gateway to the entire region and a reliable contribu
Fort Pierce Dredging Project Progresses Well (USA)
The Fort Pierce marina dredging project is about 70 percent complete and is proceeding on schedule and within budget, according to tcpalm.com. Regarding this great success, Edward Seissiger, the project coordinator, stated; “We are looking for substantial completion at the end of May.” An important
China: CCCC Third Harbor Wins Maozhuwei Levee Contract
Recently, CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. has won the bid for Lot 2 of the beach protection project in the comprehensive function zone of Hengsha Fishing Port, Maozhuwei Levee, Changxing Island, Shanghai, with a contract value of 121 million yuan and a construction period of 8 months. Locate
USA: Public Call on Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Set for April
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an evening public call in April regarding harbor deepening in response to requests from interested citizens. Since August 2012, project leadership has invited the public to participate in bi-monthly phone updates regarding the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening