Dredging
China: Xiangyu Dredging Purchases New Dredger
Xiangyu Dredging Holdings Limited has announced that the wholly owned subsidiaries Xiangyu PRC and Jiangsu Xingyu have entered into a purchase agreement with Zhongchuan Transport. Pursuant to the Contract, Xiangyu Dredging agreed to purchase Zhongchuan No. 9, a 2713 tons cutter suction dredger, at t
China: Xiangyu Dredging Introduces Plan for Hunan Venture
Xiangyu Dredging Holdings has introduced plan to set up a joint venture with a state-owned enterprise in Hunan to move on projects worth up to 2 billion yuan (HK$2.5 billion), reports thestandard.com. The Jiangsu-based firm announced yesterday that it had signed a deal with Zhuzhou Cyclic Economy In
USA: Wachapreague Channel Dredging Set for 2013
According to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the dredging project to restore navigation in the Wachapreague Channel will likely not begin until spring 2013. Col. Paul B. Olsen of the Norfolk District Corps of Engineers gave the new date in an Oct. 2 reply to a September letter sent by Accomack Co
Dredged Materials Management Method Keeps Economy Afloat (USA)
Summer has come and gone, but boaters are still making their way in and out of the Robbins Reef Yacht Club in New Jersey’s Newark Bay within the Port of New York/New Jersey. “We saw a significant increase in boating activity this summer and it’s continuing this fall and this is because our members a
USA: Channel Islands Harbor Dredging Plan Unveiled
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced plan for the maintenance dredging project at the Channel Islands Harbor federal navigation channel. This project consists of biennial maintenance dredging of the Channel Islands Harbor federal navigation channel and sand trap, and maintenance dredging of P
Singapore LNG Project Nears Completion
Singapore LNG Corporation announced in a project update published on its website that the overall project construction is 95% completed. Construction of the LNG Storage Tanks continues well, with Tanks 1 and 2 hydrotested and the temporary wall openings closed. Installation of the perlite insulation
UK: Liverpool Wins Port Authority of the Year Award
The Port of Liverpool was awarded Port Authority of the Year at the global Containerisation International Awards held in central London. The Port beat highly commended entries from other global ports including Los Angeles, Antwerp and Charleston. The Port of Liverpool’s Managing Director Gary Hodgso
Mexico: Lazaro Cardenas Port Project on Hold
APM Terminals announced that the construction works on the second container terminal at the Lázaro Cárdenas port will be delayed until mid-November. The main reason for this delay is Hutchison Port Holdings’ opposition to the project, according to portstrategy.com. Originally, this $900 million proj
“India Maritime 2012” Conference Kicks Off
On October 17th, an International Exhibition and Conference “India Maritime 2012” has officially commenced. This International Exhibition and conference is a joint initiative taken by the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India and Federation od Indian Chambers of commerce and Industry (FICCI) to
Indonesia: Konecranes Delivers RTGs to BICT
Ten Konecranes Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes delivered in June are now all running smoothly at Belawan International Container Terminal (BICT) at the port of Belawan, Indonesia. BICT is managed by Indonesia Port Corporation I (Pelindo I), one of four state-owned Indonesian terminal operators. Hav
Dredging – One of JAXPORT’s Major Business Obligations (USA)
JAXPORT handled 8.1 million tons of cargo last year, generating more than $19 billion in economic activity for Northeast Florida and providing jobs for 65,000 citizens. The port is a significant part of the region’s economy, creating opportunity for numerous related industries and positively impacti
Sri Lanka: Government Approves Colombo Flood Mitigation Project
The Cabinet has granted approval to allocate Rs.1000 million to proceed with the special flood control work program for the year 2012 initiated by the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & Development Corporation under the direction of Secretary Defence & Urban Development,. The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL
Port of Vicksburg Dredging to Get Boost (USA)
The dredging project on the Yazoo Diversion Canal at the Port of Vicksburg will get a boost in a couple of days. The dredger Iowa (32 feet wide and 130 feet long vessel), assigned to do this work, should arrive next week at the Port, reports therepublic.com. The Iowa is a better solution for this [&
Indonesia: North Jakarta Dredging Underway
The dredging project on the rivers in the North Jakarta is currently underway. During his visit to the Pademangantimur recently, the Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo has ordered Jakarta Public Works Department to undertake a dredging program on the waterways in that area. Ery Basworo, the Head of Jakart