Iraq’s main port will lose 60 per cent of its business and major new port plans will be scuppered if Kuwait goes ahead with plans to develop… By Raber Y. Aziz and Patrick Smith (zawya) [mappress] Source: zawya, May 16, 2011;
Prince Edward Island lobster fishermen are hoping the weather will finally take a turn for the better this week. Fishermen across the provin… More info: theguardian By Mitch MacDonald [mappress] Source: theguardian, May 16, 2011;
Industry giants have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) on a project dubbed as “Adopt-a-River”, a priority venture under the River Rehabilitation Program of LLDA. The program is geared towards the rehabilitation, protection and conservation of the
For China’s port marine sector, the largest projects were planned in the four years from 2006 to 2010, and while China will continue to be the world’s largest port developer the pace of development will be slowing down a little. With the port infrastructure sector set to slow down, what does this me
A controversial project to expand the Port of Anchorage and replace its old docks may be abandoned as its costs continue to escalate. At May… More info: adn By LISA DEMER [mappress] Source: adn, May 16, 2011;
The State Government has revived plans for a $600 million deepwater port at Port Bonython. The Government has asked Spencer Gulf Ports Links… By Russell Emmerson (adelaidenow) [mappress] Source: adelaidenow, May 16, 2011;
The Colombo South Harbour development work is expected to commence construction by July/August this year, government sources indicated. The… By Sunimalee Dias (sundaytimes) [mappress] Source: sundaytimes, May 16, 2011;
Plans to transform the entrance to Aberdeen harbour have taken a major step forward after bosses moved to appoint contractors for the multim… BY RYAN CRIGHTON (pressandjournal) [mappress] Source: pressandjournal, May 16, 2011;
DP World, UAE Region has won the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award for outstanding contribution to community welfare at the 5th annual Supply Chain Transport (SCATA) Awards 2011. The prestigious CSR award recognises DP World, UAE Region’s efforts to operate in a responsible manner in all a
The Vizag Port Trust will award contracts worth Rs 2,000 crore in the current fiscal for mechanisation and dredging to help augment the capa… (indiatimes) [mappress] Source: indiatimes, May 16, 2011;
Coochiemudlo Island resident Joseph Dillon is sick of being left high and dry at Victoria Point waiting for the tide to turn so the barge ca… BY JUDITH KERR (baysidebulletin) [mappress] Source: baysidebulletin, May 16, 2011;
The United States could get a major trade boost from the soon-to-be-finished expansion of the Panama Canal, but experts worry poor infrastr… (breitbart) [mappress] Source: breitbart, May 16, 2011
Coastal Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Nagaraj Shetty said that the CDA is planning to organise an Investors and NRI meet in the month… (deccanherald) [mappress] Source: deccanherald, May 16, 2011;
“One boat which got stuck last year told the fish plant they are not coming back until… By Sharon Montgomery-Dupe (capebretonpost) [mappress] Source: capebretonpost, May 16, 2011;