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Another busy year for the Roberts Bank Terminal team
It has been another busy and exciting year for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, as they work to advance Roberts Bank Terminal 2 in support of Canada’s future trade needs. In 2024, port authority submitted the first annual compliance report to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, which shows t
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Miri Port dredging project progressing along smoothly
Sarawak government officials recently visited the work site near Miri Port to inspect dredging works in the Kuala Baram Delta. The Rimbun Prima Sendirian Berhad (RPSB) and China Communications Construction Company Sendirian Berhad (CCC) joint venture is undertaking the Kuala Baram Delta dredging pro
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Canada to build new harbor in Natashquan
As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to grow the economy, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, has announced an investment of $27 million for the fishing harbors of Natashquan, Kegaska and Baie-Trinité, on Quebec’s North Shore. Among the pr
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Lowestoft development project completed and handed over
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced the successful completion of the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF) project. The transformative £35 million infrastructure project, supported by the Town’s Fund, has officially been handed over by contractors McLaughlin & Harvey, marking a new era f
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Land reclamation in the Port of Rotterdam by Boskalis (VIDEO)
Boskalis has presented a short video of the land reclamation work being carried out in the Port of Rotterdam. Last year, the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a contract with Boskalis for the construction of around 40 hectares of new land in the northwest corner of Prinses Alexiahaven. Beside this,
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Boskalis improving infrastructure of the Scandinavian and Baltic countries
Working towards the new year in relative calm is not an option for Boskalis Terramare. Two projects were recently awarded to the company’s Finland-based subsidiary. One of these projects will be carried out in Finland itself. In southern Turku, Boskalis is working on the development and construction
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One week to go: 400+ exhibitors from offshore energy industry to gather in Amsterdam
The following is a press release from Navingo BV, the owner of Dredging Today and organizer of the annual Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC). More than 400 exhibitors and co-exhibitors booked their spots at OEEC 2024 Businesses and organizations from across the offshore energy sector and
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Kiewit making good progress on the KCT project in Hawaii
Kiewit continues to make good progress on the the Kapalama Container Terminal Wharf and Dredging Project. The project is the largest capital improvement project in Hawaii harbors history and will deliver increased efficiency and operability to harbor users and the public. Currently, the company is w
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Van Oord wraps up another major dredging project in Egypt
Van Oord has completed dredging works at two new port basins in Ain Sokhna Port, Egypt. The successful project forms a major part of a port expansion program meant to improve and develop the Suez Canal Economic Zone and harness the enormous potential of the Suez Canal. “After our involvement in the
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Major milestone for the Port of Roenne development project
MT Højgaard Denmark has just completed the third phase of future-proofing the Port of Roenne. With an expanded project area of 100,000m², this phase contributes to strengthening the harbor’s unique position in the Baltic Sea as the central hub for wind turbine shipments. The third phase included ext
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Elizabeth Harbour redevelopment project gets approval
In November 2024, plans were approved by the Planning Committee’s for the redevelopment of Elizabeth Harbour, St Helier, Jersey. “This marks a significant milestone for the island, reflecting our commitment to enhancing our maritime infrastructure, supporting economic growth and improving passenger
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Etermar wins another contract in the Azores
Etermar – Engenharia S.A.’s consortium has won a contract for the reconstruction of the Port of Lajes das Flores in the Azores. Valued at €194.8 million, this is the largest single marine tender ever in Portugal. Financed by the República Portuguesa – XXIV Governo and the Cohesion Fund of the Europe
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Permit application submitted for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has submitted permit application to Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, a future marine container terminal in Delta, B.C. As part of the application the port authority completed a comprehensive assessment of potential impacts on fi
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Smooth Point Pier extension officially opened
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has officially opened the Smooth Point Pier Extension at Killybegs Fishery Harbor Center. This major project, delivered over the past 10 years, was funded through the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Fishery Harbo