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DCT Gdansk selects contractors for T3
DCT Gdańsk has signed a contract for the construction of the third deep-water terminal known as T3 with a consortium of Budimex S.A. and Dredging International NV. The works are to start in September. T3 project will include a deep-water quay of 717m long and 17.5m deep, and a yard area of 36.5ha. I
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Louisiana CPRA introduces Master Plan for sustainable coast
CPRA’s Annual Plan provides an update on the state’s efforts to protect and restore its coast and describes the short-term and long-term results that Louisiana can expect to see as the state progresses toward a sustainable coast. Also, it outlines a $1.35 billion investment toward 142 active project
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New GTLK dredger hits the water
A launching ceremony of the new self-propelled dredger of Project 93.159 – ordered by State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) – took place yesterday at Arkhangelsk Region based Lotos Shipyard. According to the company’s official press release, the ceremony was attended by GTLK General Director Yevgen
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The Philippines’ most sophisticated airport: Construction progress in photos
The land reclamation operations for the New Manila International Airport (MIA) are moving forward. For this capital development program, Boskalis deployed a number of trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) including its largest mega hopper dredgers and a large cutter suction dredger (CSD). Dredgin
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J.F. Brennan crews busy on St. Louis River
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. has been busy lately working on the sediment cleanup projects in Minnesota. “Last week, I was able to visit four different projects we have going or will be starting in the St. Louis River in Minnesota,” said Andrew Timmis, J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. Director of Business D
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Fehmarnbelt tunnel gets EUR 540M in EU funding
At a meeting on 21 June 2022, the EU member states approved the European Commission’s proposal for the allocation of funding for European infrastructure projects. The construction of the Fehmarnbelt tunnel between Denmark and Germany will receive EUR 540 million (DKK 4 billion) from the fund. During
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Delphinidae contract for Siport21
The Port Authority of Castellon, Spain, has awarded Siport21 the impact evaluation study of the “Delphinidae” project. With a budget of 325.000 euros and six-month execution period, this is one of the major entity real-time ship manoeuvring studies requested by a Spanish Port Authority. The study wi
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Charlotte Amalie, Gallows Bay dredging plans on display
Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Albert Bryan Jr., met with the leadership of both the West Indian Company Limited (WICO) and Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) last week to discuss plans for moving forward with the harbor dredging projects in Charlotte Amalie and Gallows Bay. At the meeting,
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President Marcos vetoes Bulacan Airport special ecozone bill
The Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vetoed a measure establishing a special economic zone and freeport adjacent to the proposed airport city in Bulacan province. In his veto message, Marcos rejected the House Bill (HB) 7575, which seeks the establishment of the Bulacan Airport City S
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Work on Lekki Port project nears end
Construction operations on the Lekki Port project in Nigeria are nearing its completion. “We are pleased to announce that the construction of Lekki Port is now at 94.3% completion,” Lekki Deep Sea Port said. “Clearly, we remain on track for the projected start of port operations thanks to the contin
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DEME lists on Euronext Brussels
DEME Group got listed today on Euronext Brussels. On this important occasion, an iconic bell ringing ceremony will be held at Euronext Brussels to mark DEME’s first day of trading on the stock exchange. Commenting the latest news, Luc Vandenbulcke, CEO DEME Group, said: “The listing on Euronext Brus
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Reducing carbon footprint of coastal engineering
A new white paper from Wetlands International, released on June 21, 2022, reveals the critical need to restore wetlands – with urgency and at scale. The report, developed in cooperation with Witteveen+Bos and Deltares, outlines a simplified methodology for quantifying the ecosystem-based carbon foo
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EPA OKs five-year extension for Albany Port expansion
The Environmental Protection Authority has approved a second five-year extension for the Southern Ports Authority to start its expansion of the Albany Port. In a report published this month, the Environmental Protection Authority approved a request to extend the timeframe in which Southern Ports was
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Muskegon Harbor dredging in full swing
The Muskegon Harbor dredging work commenced June 19 and is scheduled to be complete on July 20. Under the project, King Company will dredge 126,500 cubic yards of material, beneficially reusing it as nearshore nourishment material in the area. “The public should remain clear of placement area beginn