The expanded Panama Canal will be a game changer for container trade when it opens in August 2014. America’s trade with East Asia is expected to undergo an increased shift from Pacific ports to Atlantic ports. As the closest U.S. port to the Panama Canal, the Port of Miami expects to be the first po
The quay at the Autrichehaven near Westdorpe had been extended from 225 to 855 meters… [mappress] Source: shortsea, October 4, 2010
As beach nourishment efforts turn south to Plum Island, officials here voiced satisfaction with the results of the project. Great Lakes … By Victor Tine (newburyportnews) [mappress] Source: newburyportnews, October 4, 2010;
With local matching funds still not committed to the $1.4 million dredging project, some are concerned the project may be delayed. A project… By Peter Hall (phillyburbs) [mappress] Source: phillyburbs, October 4, 2010;
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it has dredged more than 70 percent of its annual target for waterways in the metropolis as of last month, although it admitted it could have done more if the agency is not hamstrung by budgetary constraint, limited manpower and heavy equipme
In the past few weeks visitors to the website www.debestetraineeships.nl have cast their vote for their favourite traineeship. As in 2007 Van Oord has won the title in the category Technique. Together with the other winners Van Oord will compete for the overall title, which will be awarded during th
Infrastructure construction company China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd is aiming to take equity stakes in more projects to garner a greater… (chinadaily) [mappress] Source: chinadaily, October 4, 2010;
Agreement will strengthen co-operation promoting maritime environment protection and conducting maritime training and research… By Tony Chua (sbr) [mappress] Source: sbr, October 4, 2010;
Dredging International Marine & Waterway Contractors, Belgium owned Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) was allocated emergency drydock space at extremely short notice proving Colombo’s ability serve the demanding needs of her callers. Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) provided the required emergency
The existence of waterway covers scattered along Jl Raya Daan Mogot, Cengkarengtimur, Cengkareng, has raised concerns from West Jakarta … (beritajakarta) [mappress] Source: beritajakarta, October 4, 2010;
DP World has announced the inauguration of a new $500 million port in Peru, which is set to be one the biggest ports on South America’s … (constructionweekonline) [mappress] Source: constructionweekonline, October 4, 2010;
The government-led project to clean up and beautify four major rivers is 28 percent completed as of September, making progress five percent… By By Cho Ji-hyun (koreaherald) [mappress] Source: koreaherald, October 4, 2010;
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will go forward with a feasibility study of a “one-lake” flood-control plan along the Pearl River… By Jeff Ayres (clarionledger) [mappress] Source: clarionledger, October 2, 2010;
Local business leaders and others in the maritime transportation industry fear that a potential $22 million cut in federal spending on … By Richard Thompson (fwix) [mappress] Source: fwix, October 2, 2010;
