The real estate sector in Maharashtra foresees a loss of Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) due to the ban on extraction of sand by the Bombay… (rediff) [mappress] Source: rediff, October 5, 2010;
Ennore Port is likely to approach the ministry of shipping for its approval for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the end of this month in a move to raise funds for business expansion. The decision was taken at an Ennore Port board meeting last month. The Ennore Port is the only corporatized major
The sheer speed at which the enormous dredging vessel Queen of the Netherlands has been reclaiming land at various islands has left some … By Azra Naseem (minivannews) [mappress] Source: minivannews, October 5, 2010;
The government is going to allow export of sand and soil from Bangladesh. “Sand Quarry and Soil Management Bill-2010”, which will open the… (bdnews24) [mappress] Source: bdnews24, October 5, 2010;
The expanded Panama Canal will be a game changer for container trade when it opens in August 2014. America’s trade with East Asia is expected to undergo an increased shift from Pacific ports to Atlantic ports. As the closest U.S. port to the Panama Canal, the Port of Miami expects to be the first po
The quay at the Autrichehaven near Westdorpe had been extended from 225 to 855 meters… [mappress] Source: shortsea, October 4, 2010
As beach nourishment efforts turn south to Plum Island, officials here voiced satisfaction with the results of the project. Great Lakes … By Victor Tine (newburyportnews) [mappress] Source: newburyportnews, October 4, 2010;
With local matching funds still not committed to the $1.4 million dredging project, some are concerned the project may be delayed. A project… By Peter Hall (phillyburbs) [mappress] Source: phillyburbs, October 4, 2010;
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it has dredged more than 70 percent of its annual target for waterways in the metropolis as of last month, although it admitted it could have done more if the agency is not hamstrung by budgetary constraint, limited manpower and heavy equipme
Infrastructure construction company China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd is aiming to take equity stakes in more projects to garner a greater… (chinadaily) [mappress] Source: chinadaily, October 4, 2010;
Agreement will strengthen co-operation promoting maritime environment protection and conducting maritime training and research… By Tony Chua (sbr) [mappress] Source: sbr, October 4, 2010;
The existence of waterway covers scattered along Jl Raya Daan Mogot, Cengkarengtimur, Cengkareng, has raised concerns from West Jakarta … (beritajakarta) [mappress] Source: beritajakarta, October 4, 2010;
DP World has announced the inauguration of a new $500 million port in Peru, which is set to be one the biggest ports on South America’s … (constructionweekonline) [mappress] Source: constructionweekonline, October 4, 2010;
The government-led project to clean up and beautify four major rivers is 28 percent completed as of September, making progress five percent… By By Cho Ji-hyun (koreaherald) [mappress] Source: koreaherald, October 4, 2010;