The contractor is currently working on the deepsea quay wall of the container terminal for Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) over a length of 1 km. The construction process has taken the form of a ‘train’: at the front of the ‘train’, builders start by digging a slot, while at the other end, the bollard
Grontmij has won a contract with the Port of Hanstholm, Denmark, for a major expansion of the port. The Port of Hanstholm wishes to expand… (hydro-international) [mappress] Source: hydro-international, December 1, 2010;
The federal government has committed $400,000 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs to finish a nine-year study of False River to determine… By Koran Addo (2theadvocate) [mappress] Source: 2theadvocate, December 1, 2010
The Board of County Commissioners were given a comprehensive overview of options and proposed dredging plans for the Longboat Pass at … By Doug Miles (thebradentontimes) [mappress] Source: thebradentontimes, December 1, 2010;
Cancun’s eroding white sand beaches are providing a note of urgency to the climate talks being held just south of this seaside resort famed… (cyprusweekly) [mappress] Source: cyprusweekly, December 1, 2010;
On 17 November, HRM Queen Beatrix paid a working visit to Maasvlakte 2. The Queen allowed experts to tell her about the economic recovery of the port and the construction of the new land reclamation. The working visit started with an interview with Hans Smits, CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority
Blades on motor boats hitting the mud when coming to shore should not be a problem at the Miller Creek Recreation Area this coming summer. A… By LINDA WUEBBEN (norfolkdailynews) [mappress] Source: norfolkdailynews, December 1, 2010;
Dredging is to take place in Auckland harbour to improve access for large container ships… (newstalkzb) [mappress] Source: newstalkzb, December 1, 2010
Protect the newly sprayed-on land against the winter storms. That’s the Blockbuster. After the stormy season, the enormous crane will continue blocks in the new Maasvlakte sea defence. To protect the land from the sea, Maasvlakte 2 will have a hard seawall that stretches over a length of 3.5 km alon
The final assembly for Somerset County Commissioners as an elected board was short and sweet, as supporters praised the majority on the … BY DEBORAH GATES (delmarvanow) [mappress] Source: delmarvanow, December 1, 2010
The contract consists of the delivery, installation and commissioning of the electrical packages for two identical Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers (TSHD), which are being built by IHC Merwede for the Indian dredging company DCI. This major order represents an important milestone for Alewijnse Marin
People on Fort Myers Beach are discussing the best way to keep the beach beautiful. There is an upcoming beach renourishment project from… By Sarah Hollenbeck (nbc-2) [mappress] Source: nbc-2, November 30, 2010;
Duisport (Duisburger Hafen AG) and HOCHTIEF Concessions AG, a subsidiary of the international construction services specialist HOCHTIEF, have founded a joint venture to develop ports and port terminals together worldwide. The focus of the new company will be managing, operating and marketing ports a
Dredging operations switched to high gear as the local public works and highways personnel take advantage of the sunny weather in Irosin … By Jenny Reyes (abs-cbnnews) [mappress] Source: abs-cbnnews, November 30, 2010;