A team of archaeological specialists is carrying out investigations in the Yangtzehaven. They hope to find traces of human habitation there from 12,000 years ago. The current Yangtzehaven will become the entrance for shipping to Maasvlakte 2. At the end of 2012, the Yangtzehaven will therefore be du
The Philippine Port Authority (PPA) officers and officials of its consulting firm Science and Vision recently met with Sulu Gov. Abdusakur M. Tan and provincial government officials to start the process of rehabilitating the port of Jolo. Engr. Jameson Lee, Principal Engineer, PPA, PDO-SOMIN, said t
Fährhafen Sassnitz GmbH has announced tender for the expansion works on the Port of Sassnitz in Berths 3 and 4 under the first construction phase of the South port extension area. As part of the plan, the existing sheet piling boxes are provided with a concrete beam, the basin area filled with more
Port autonome de Paris has announced tender for dredging work in the district of Port of Paris (Region Ile-de-France). Work Includes: Dredging work with elimination of non-hazardous inert sediments; Dredging unpolluted (inert) and polluted (non inert) materials; Riprap dredging and specialist works;
The good news — the state plans on applying for more federal money to cover the costs of repairing Vermont’s municipal roads and bridges… By Cristina Kumka (rutlandherald) [mappress] Source: rutlandherald, October 7, 2011;
Better dredging is on the way to Gloucester Docks, to the delight of campaigners. After fears the future of the historic area was in … (thisisgloucestershire) [mappress] Source: thisisgloucestershire, October 7, 2011;
Though the proposal was firmed up relatively late as compared with similar projects that have been pending for long, Ponnani has become the… By Mony K. Mathew (thehindubusinessline) [mappress] Source: thehindubusinessline, October 7, 2011;
The work on the dune viaduct is approaching completion. This link connecting the existing port area and Maasvlakte 2 will be delivered by the contractor to the Port Authority in December 2011. The last activities involve setting up the traffic management and installing public lighting. Road traffic
The Queensland Greens’ Senator says a State Government report on water quality levels in the Gladstone Harbour in central Queensland is … By Megan Hendry (abc) [mappress] Source: abc, October 7, 2011;
The Rotterdam artists Frans Bianchi and Harry van der Woerd followed the construction of Maasvlakte 2 for eighteen months. Now FutureLand is displaying their work. Armed with sketchbooks and paint, the artists regularly spent time on the 40-metre high radar mast and captured a number of panoramic vi
The group “Support Our Port” hosted a rally Thursday evening, trying to raise awareness for a JAXPORT expansion plan they said would bring… By Jeff Marcu (firstcoastnews) [mappress] Source: firstcoastnews, October 7, 2011;
It’s one of the most polluted waterways in all of the Pacific Northwest. The lower five miles of Seattle’s Duwamish River were listed as a… By Bellamy Pailthorp (kplu) [mappress] Source: kplu, October 7, 2011;
Likely launching the harbor’s first significant dredging since its inception, the Newport Beach City Council is planning to approve an … By Mike Reicher (dailypilot) [mappress] Source: dailypilot, October 7, 2011;
The Far North is one of the key itineraries of Australia’s largest cruise liner operator which has released its record summer schedule… By Nick Dalton (cairns) [mappress] Source: cairns, October 7, 2011;
