Two seaports in Davao del Norte are being expanded to serve as alternative ports to complement existing ones in Davao City. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao del Norte Field Office has monitored the investment plans of Hijo Resources in Tagum City and San Vicente Terminal and Brokerag
A Rs 23 crore project that entails dredging and diversion of sewerage to clean up and revive the Karala has been prepared by… (telegraphindia) [mappress] Source: telegraphindia, February 13, 2012
Kerry Logistics has broken ground on the expansion of Kerry Siam Seaport (KSSP), one of the leading multipurpose ports in Asia. Construction started on the third phase of its facility at Laem Chabang in Thailand. Completion is due in the fourth quarter of 2012. Growing demand at KSSP bulk and contai
Congressman Mike Thompson announced that Humboldt Harbor and Bay would receive an additional $450,000 for dredging. The funds come from the Army Corps of Engineers’ discretionary account, and were awarded in order to address the operation and maintenance needs of Humboldt Bay. “Humboldt Bay is a lyn
Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) announced that the United States Army Corps of Engineers will fund several important projects in the Central Valley this year. $800,000 was awarded for the San Francisco Bay to Stockton project. Additionally, $4,491,720 was awarded for operations and maintenance dr
Executives from Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.Ş., Petlim Limancılık A.Ş. which is 100% owned by Petkim and APM Terminals signed a Heads of Terms agreement which outlines key terms of a definitive agreement to be negotiated and signed between Petkim, Petlim and a to be incorporated Turkish affiliate of
National Shipping Board (NSB) Member Sandeep Chandra on Saturday said Visakhapatnam Port had a bright future with massive plans for… (thehindu) [mappress] Source: thehindu, February 13, 2012
The Hillsboro Beach ad hoc committee is hosting a symposium on beach renourishment issues at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Opal Towers East, 1149 Hillsboro Mile. “You’ve got to get the people to understand what’s going on,” said Rene Males, one of the meeting organizers. “Every time we’ve gone through renou
The Musa Aman-led government’s decision to grant Sabah Economic Development Corporation (Sedco) the exclusive right to manage… (freemalaysiatoday) [mappress] Source: freemalaysiatoday, February 13, 2012
An expert in the area of physical geography says dredging of rivers will not necessarily solve flood problems in Fiji… By Tevita Vuibau (fijitimes) [mappress] Source: fijitimes, February 13, 2012
Suriname’s Port Authority needs an additional US$ 30 million to consolidate its leading position in the region, stated director John Defares. The port has just finished five years of expansion and modernization costing US$ 100 million. “The additional investment will be good for the next 20 years. A
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking comments on a permit application from the U.S. Navy to construct and operate a second Explosives Handling Wharf (EHW-2) at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor (Bangor) in support of its submarine fleet. The proposed project involves construction of a pile-supported w
Delaware lawmakers announced last week that nearly $1.9 million had been secured for the Nanticoke River dredging. However, some Seaford area residents say they are concerned about environmental repercussions which this project could cause. “It’s pristine, I don’t want to see it spoiled,” Bunnie Wil
The Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded two more contracts to repair flood damage to levees along the Missouri River. A contract was awarded to Cajun Constructors, Inc. of Baton Rouge, La., on Feb. 9 for approximately $1.9 million to repair the Missouri River Levee S