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JAXPORT volumes rebound in first quarter of FY2021
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) said in their latest announcement that they saw vehicle and container volumes rebound during the first quarter of the port’s new fiscal year, which began on October 1. JAXPORT’s container volumes are also rebounding, up 5% year-to-date in FY21. Nearly 353,40
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Sohar, Hutchison Ports ink port expansion deal
Sohar Port and Freezone has inked a development agreement with Hutchison Ports Sohar which will see a joint feasibility study for the expansion of Sohar Port, Oman. Also, the addition of a new container terminal capable of receiving mega-vessels is included within this feasibility study. The study w
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CEDA Dredging Days 2021 set for Fall
CEDA Dredging Days 2021, the flagship conference of the Central Dredging Association (CEDA), will take place next Fall, according to the news release. “We have listened carefully to feedback gathered from our members and other stakeholders in the world of dredging,” said CEDA. “We are now ready and
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DSC Dredge: Adapting business to new reality
As the world was reshaped by Covid-19, it is safe to say that 2020 was “one for the history books.” Like most companies around the world, DSC Dredge, LLC (DSC) had to quickly adapt their business to a new reality. This family-owned international dredging company found itself constantly assessing how
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Ahtna – J.F. Brennan joint venture announced
Ahtna Marine & Construction Company, LLC (AMCC) has formally announced their Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certified joint venture with J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan). Publicly titled the “Ahtna – J.F. Brennan JV”, the partnership establishes a mentor protégé relationship between Alaska N
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Additional online platform for the 4th Dredging Congress in Moscow
The 4th International Congress “Hydraulic Engineering Structures and Dredging” will be held in mixed in-person/online format on 10-11 March 2021. The participants will gather at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (Moscow). The congress annually gathers over 250 industry e
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Nonius supports the Hydraulic Engineering Structures and Dredging congress in Moscow
Nonius Engineering Company is joining the list of sponsors for the annual “Hydraulic Engineering Structures and Dredging” congress in Moscow. According to the organizers, maritime media group PortNews, Nonius will support the 4th international congress that is taking place at the Chamber of Commerce
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Port of Gothenburg: Higher container volumes, despite Covid-19
At the Port of Gothenburg, container volumes in 2020 showed no sign of being affected by Covid-19. On the contrary, volumes have increased. “2020 posed major challenges for everyone in and around the Port of Gothenburg and our flexibility and capacity to adapt have been put to the test. In the light
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Construction works kick off on the world’s longest immersed tunnel
The Femern Link Contractors joint venture began work on the world’s longest immersed tunnel last month. Up to 9 metres high and 43 metres wide, the 18 km long combined road and rail tunnel linking Germany and Denmark will foster trade and tourism in Northern Europe. Works have started on the Danish
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SCA invests big in Tunadal Port
Swedish forest products company SCA has introduced plans to invest approximately SEK 460 million ($54.7 million) in Tunadal Port between 2021 and 2024. As reported, the investment will encompass a new container port and new cargo handling areas. SCA’s investments in Östrand pulp mill, in addition to
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Houston Ship Channel Expansion project starting soon
The Port of Houston recently received notification from the Army Corps that it was awarded a “new start” designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin construction of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion Channel Improvement Project. That project was authorized in the Water Resources and Deve
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IHC Training to hold Introduction in Dredging course online
IHC Training Institute, part of the Royal IHC, will next month hold their Introduction in Dredging course online. According to the company, their trainers have developed an online programme to accommodate this biannual dredging training via Microsoft Teams on 2-3 March 2021. During this two-day intr
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Autonomous dredgers on the horizon
Royal IHC is actively contributing to the development of autonomy within the maritime industry. This is explained in the latest blog about the development of autonomous trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) by Jeroen van Stappen. In his blog he explains Royal IHC’s aims to create a system that in
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Cashman, Dutra complete Boston Harbor Phase II dredging
New England’s busiest port moves closer to welcoming larger containerships and growing the regional economy thanks to Cashman Dredging and JV Partner The Dutra Group completing Phase II of III of the U.S. Army Corps’ Boston Harbor Navigation Improvement Project last month, nearly one year ahead of s