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Port of Tanjung Pelepas dredging pays off
Despite global economic uncertainties and health pandemic, the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) registered a strong terminal growth in 2020. The Malaysia’s largest container terminal said in their latest release that they accomplished record-breaking 9.8 million TEUs (Twenty Equivalent Units) total thr
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Spoilbank Marina project – Tender update
Pilbara Ports Authority has released an important update for the tender for dredging and reclamation works for the Spoilbank Marina project. According to the authority, the Spoilbank Marina – Stage 2 Package 2b – ‘Dredging and Reclamation works’ tender will now close at 4:00pm WST on Wednesday, 17 F
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Jacksonville Port Authority raises the bar
Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) contractors have completed the latest phase in a total of $104 million in berth enhancements at the existing SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal at Blount Island. This work added an additional 700 linear feet of newly rebuilt deepwater berthing space. The final
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Poplar Island project – huge win for Baltimore’s economy
Maryland Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen yesterday announced the inclusion of key priorities for Maryland within the Army Corps FY2021 Work Plan that will direct significant federal funding to dredging, beach re-nourishment, oyster restoration and critical environmental remediation througho
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Government launches Lake Victoria dredging project
The Government of the Republic of Kenya has launched the Lake Victoria dredging program to revive maritime trade and open up the lake for other economic activities, Kenya News Agency reports. The contractor, Mango Tree Marine Limited, is expected to dredge a stretch of 61.3 kilometers starting from
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2021 Midwest Chapter Virtual Meeting
WEDA’s Midwest Chapter Board has decided to go virtual for the 2021 Meeting and postpone the Green Bay in-person meeting until March 22-24, 2022, due to the continuing pandemic. Now, the 2021 Virtual Meeting is taking place Thursday, March 18th 2021 from 1 to 5:00 PM CST. The 2021 virtual meeting ag
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USACE FY 2021 Work Plan: $24.9M for Freeport Harbor
The recently announced USACE Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan includes $24.9 million in funding for the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project (FHCIP). To date, Port Freeport has received $43.9 million in federal funding for the project. Mobilization and preparation for dredging the first component o
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Rubio: Florida wins big in USACE FY 2021 Work Plan
Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott said in their latest release that they applauded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for supporting Florida’s priorities in their Fiscal Year 2021 work plan. The work plan includes funding for water resource and navigation projects that are of importance to c
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Gothenburg: Using DOP200 to empty barges
At present, a mayor port expansion project is undertaken at the Swedish Port of Gothenburg. The expansion will result in an additional 220.000 m2 of terminal surface and 460 m more quay length. The project has been divided in various stages: a Damen DOP200 has proven its worth in the later stages of
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New Terra et Aqua magazine out now
The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has just presented the latest issue of Terra et Aqua magazine. This latest issue features articles covering dredging projects as well as the topics of safety, socio-economics, technical innovations and the environment. The magazine also expl
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Balzano Becomes New DCA CEO and Executive Director
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) recently announced that Richard A. Balzano has been named their new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. For more than 30 years Mr. Balzano has served the maritime trades in both the private and U.S government sectors. He recently served for three
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Preferred tenderer announced for Spoilbank Marina works
Major works on the McGowan Government’s Spoilbank Marina project will kick off as soon as next month after MGN Civil Pty Ltd was today unveiled as the preferred tenderer for the bulk earthworks package. The commencement of Stage 2 works is a significant milestone in the delivery of the McGowan Gover
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Two important milestones for Island of Brienenoord
Last month, two beautiful milestones were reached at the work Island of Brienenoord in Rotterdam. The dredging work and ground move is finished, ‘the last ship’ has departed. The 68 meter long movable bridge has also been installed. By order of the municipality of Rotterdam, the Island of Brienenoor
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Centerm expansion project – January update
The Port of Vancouver (BC) yesterday released the January update about the Centerm Expansion Project and the ongoing works. As reported, this month, work in the water, on the terminal, and on the south shore continues. The port said that the northeast perimeter dyke is now complete and infilling is