Dredging
The Netherlands: Boskalis Update on Purchase of Dockwise Shares
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (“Boskalis”) announces that it has acquired 3,390 ordinary shares in Dockwise (the Shares) in the course of trading yesterday. All these Shares were acquired through Euronext Amsterdam and were purchased at an average price of EUR 18.50 per Share with a maximum price
USA: Caterpillar Introduces New Cat 318D L Series 2 Excavator
The new 318D L Series 2 hydraulic excavator features an economical Tier 2/Stage II compliant engine, a powerful hydraulic system, ground-level service access and world class comfort levels with a highly efficient hydraulic system and exceptionally robust major structures to provide a durable, easy-t
USA: New Bills Offer Hope for Lakes Dredging Crisis
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate have taken up legislation that could end the dredging crisis on the Great Lakes. H.R. 335 and S. 218 would require the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (“HMTF”) to spend what it takes in each year for dredging on dredging. Currently, the HMTF spends only
Corps Awards Mississippi River Islands Contract (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $4 million contract to McHugh Excavating and Plumbing, Inc., of Onalaska, Wis., Feb. 5 to begin construction on the second and final stage of its Capoli Slough Islands habitat restoration project, taking place five miles south of Lansing
USA: Bipartisan Bill to Fund Critical Repairs at Conneaut Harbor
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) reintroduced legislation that would ensure increased funding for maintenance and operations of federal ports—including Conneaut’s. The Harbor Maintenance Act would ensure that funds deposited in the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund go toward maintenance, operations, and c
Romania: Van Oord Confirms Port of Constanta Dredging Deal
The Romanian Ministry of Transport has awarded Van Oord the contract to extend the jetty in the Port of Constanta. The project will commence in May 2013, with completion planned for April 2015. Constanta is the largest Romanian port on the Black Sea. Van Oord will be extending the jetty by 1,100 met
VIDEO: Overview of Mile Point Project (USA)
After Gov. Rick Scott’s January 2013 announcement of state and local funding to complete the Mile Point project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), JAXPORT and the St. Johns Bar Pilot Association hosted media aboard a pilot boat to view the Mile Point project area. https://www.youtube.com/wat
France: International Scientific Congress GESeD Set for April
The scientific congress GESeD will be held in Caen on 10th, 11th and 12th April 2013. The main theme of the event is the Environmental Management of Dredged Sediments. This international scientific meeting is organized by the ERPBC UCBN (Equipe de recherche en Physico Chimie et Biotechnologie de l’U
Belgium: WODCON XX Approaches
WODCON XX (be held in the Square-Brussels Meeting Centre, Brussels, Belgium from 3-7 June 2013) is now announced the registration opening on its website. CEDA/WEDA/EADA Members will be honoured a special member fee. Early bird registrations are available until 15th March 2013. Experts representing m
ICTSI Bags Puerto Cortes Expansion Bid (Honduras)
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) won the International Public Bidding Process for the Design, Financing, Construction, Maintenance, Operation and Exploitation of the Specialized Container and General Cargo Terminal of Puerto Cortes in Honduras. The announcement was made during
UAE: Abu Dhabi Hosts Port Management Strategy Summit
Port authorities worldwide have to adapt the strategies according to changing industry dynamics. In order to increase productivity, stakeholders must enhance their infrastructure and use of advanced technologies. Port Management Strategy Summit organized by Fleming Gulf commenced today in Abu Dhabi
The Netherlands: Ports, Terminals & Intermodal Transport 2013 Begins Tomorrow
Ports, Terminals & Intermodal Transport 2013 will commence tomorrow in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This event is designed to get the industry and the policy makers on one platform to discuss the importance of ports & terminals development, intermodal transport and to share opinions as to the future
UAE: Unique System FZE Establishes Permanent Tide Station in Dubai
Unique System FZE, a Unique Maritime Group Company, which is one of the world’s leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution provider, along with The Geodesy and Hydrographic Survey Section of Dubai Municipality established a permanent tidal station at Al Mamzaar. Dubai Municipality’s Geo
Van Oord Wins Constanta Port Breakwater Deal (Romania)
Rotterdam based dredging and marine construction contractor Van Oord and the Romanian Transports Ministry have signed the contract for the completion of the offshore breakwater in the Port of Constanta. Regarding this deal, Minister of Transports Relu Fenechiu, said: “This action complies with the m