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Bangladeshi Government considering building new deep-sea LNG terminal Mar 10, 2010 Bangladeshi Government considering building new deep-sea LNG terminalThe Bangladeshi Government is contemplating building a deep-sea LNG discharge terminal as the sea draught near the country's shore is not enough to facilitate anchorage of large tankers, officials said Monday. Read more...
Controversy amid $120 million development plans for Subic Port, Philippines Mar 08, 2010 Harbour Centre Port Terminal Inc. plans to spend about US$120 million on developing Subic Bay’s seaport into a major trading hub for agricultural products from Northern and Central Luzon, Philippines. Read more...
Koon wins $160m Vietnam port project Mar 08, 2010 Koon wins $160m Vietnam port projectKoon Holdings has won a US$160.29 million contract for the turnkey design and construction of Sao Bien International Port, Vietnam. Read more...
Second phase of Belgian port project starts in the Port of Hai Phong, Vietnam Mar 05, 2010 Second phase of Belgian port project starts in the Port of Hai Phong, VietnamAn official ceremony was held last night in Hai Phong, north Vietnam, celebrating the commencement of infrastructure works for the second phase of the port construction, which will start later this year. Read more...
Cape Town container terminal expansion off to a good start in third year Mar 04, 2010 Cape Town container terminal expansion off to a good start in third yearTransnet Port Terminal reports that its R5.6 billion, five-year investment plan aimed at increasing the capacity of the Cape Town Container Terminal is progressing according to schedule. Read more...
Georgia mayor talks harbour deepening with Obama Mar 03, 2010 Georgia mayor talks harbour deepening with ObamaThe Mayor of a Georgia town managed to pin down President Barack Obama this week, in which Obama agreed to undertake the deepening of Savannah harbour. Read more...
Bourbon & Schilling launch new ROV design Mar 03, 2010 Bourbon Subsea Services and Schilling Robotics have jointly developed a new ROV design for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of subsea infrastructure. Read more...
Indian company to buy three new dredgers from IHC Netherlands Mar 02, 2010 Three 5000m3-hopper capacity trailer suction hopper dredgers (TSHDs) are to be purchased by the Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL). Read more...
Special Economic Zone planned for Indian port Mar 02, 2010 Special Economic Zone planned for Indian portKrishnapatnam Port, southeast India, is to setup a 12,000 acre special economic zone (SEZ) in its vicinity. Read more...
New deepwater port for Sagar Island, northern India Mar 01, 2010 A new deepwater port is to be built at Sagar Island, near Calcutta, India, after the Indian Finance Minister OK-ed funds for construction yesterday. Read more...
Rolls-Royce in £154m deal for marine technology firm Odim Feb 26, 2010 Rolls-Royce in £154m deal for marine technology firm OdimRolls-Royce increased its presence in offshore industries with a £154 million deal for winch and cable firm Odim. Read more...
Recession stalls Hutchinson Ports' hopes for expansion Feb 25, 2010 Recession stalls Hutchinson PortsHutchison Ports (UK) is asking planners to extend the period of consent for its proposed Bathside Bay container terminal in Harwich, UK, because the economic downturn means the development is unlikely to proceed before 2016. Read more...
New breakwater and dredging project for Canadian port Feb 25, 2010 The port of Lower Sandy Point, Canada, will soon begin work constructing a new breakwater and undertake dredging work, in a contract worth over US $2.5 million. Read more...
China to build new deepwater container terminal in Sri Lanka Feb 24, 2010 China to build new deepwater container terminal in Sri LankaA private investor consortium, led by China Merchant Holdings, is in the final stages of negotiations with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) on the construction of a new deepwater container terminal. Read more...
Myanmar Government privatises ports and orders dredging work in hope to boost exports Feb 24, 2010 Myanmar's Transport Ministry has invited 'reliable' private companies to operate six major ports in Yangon, in a hope to boost exports. Read more...
Odessa Port receives new type of tug from Damen Feb 24, 2010 Odessa Sea Commercial Port is to receive two new harbour tugs built by Damen Shipyards Changde, China. Read more...
Port of Salalah enters the big league in $525 million expansion Feb 23, 2010 Port of Salalah enters the big league in $525 million expansionThe Port of Salalah is investing $525 million in a major expansion of its container and general cargo terminals — which will make Salalah one of the major transhipment hubs of the world. Read more...
€300 million dredging project halted in Ireland Feb 23, 2010 Work is to be post-poned on public facilities in the €300 million Greystones Harbour redevelopment project, in Ireland. Read more...
Man Infraconstruction invites investment Feb 23, 2010 Man Infraconstruction (Man Infra) is inviting investors with a two-year perspective to subscribe to its Initial Public Offer (IPO). Read more...
$10 million fine for shipping firm after Cosco Busan oil spill Feb 22, 2010 $10 million fine for shipping firm after Cosco Busan oil spillA Chinese shipping firm was fined $10 million on Friday, for its role in a 53,000 gallon spill of thick bunker fuel into San Francisco Bay, in 2007. Read more...
Indian government removes conflict of interest clause for port auctions Feb 22, 2010 Firms bidding for cargo handling projects at Indian state-owned ports are welcoming news that the Government has removed two controversial rules used to qualify their bids. Read more...
Stimulus money breathes life back into Rhode Island port Feb 18, 2010 The port at Quonset Point, USA, is to receive over $22 million to improve its dock and buy cranes. Read more...
Mixed fortunes for Ports of Auckland Feb 18, 2010 Mixed fortunes for Ports of Auckland Ports of Auckland has reported a surprisingly 2009 - unlike most other ports in the world. However, there may still be troubled waters ahead. Read more...
A $190 million dollar disappointment Feb 17, 2010 The Port of Tacoma invested $190 million on the redevelopment of the Blair Hylebos Peninsula, in preparation of a 168-acre terminal for NYK Line - a project that was abandoned last year. Read more...
New Scheldt dredging project makes Port of Antwerp more accessible Feb 17, 2010 New Scheldt dredging project makes Port of Antwerp more accessibleDredging of the Dutch side of the river Scheldt began on the 12th of February, continuing plans to make the Port of Antwerp more accessible. Read more...
Amsterdam container terminal board fired Feb 16, 2010 Hutchison Port Holdings, the Chinese owner of Amsterdam's container terminal ACT, has sacked 11 of the 12-strong management team, the Financieele Dagblad reported. Read more...
Stena Line invests £200 million in new Scottish port Feb 16, 2010 Stena Line invests £200 million in new Scottish portStena Line has announced it is to invest approximately £200m in a new ferry port facility at Loch Ryan in Scotland. Read more...
New liquid bulk terminal earmarked for Port Said Feb 15, 2010 New liquid bulk terminal earmarked for Port SaidA new liquid bulk terminal is to be developed in East Port Said, by Sonker Bunkering Company and The Oiltanking Group. Read more...
Port of Helsinki making a comeback Feb 15, 2010 Port of Helsinki making a comebackThe Port of Helsinki has reported an upturn in unitised cargo, and import and export volumes. Read more...
New remote marine hydraulic excavator for offshore applications Feb 12, 2010 New remote marine hydraulic excavator for offshore applicationsThe Jan De Nul Group are in the final stages of testing a new hydraulic underwater excavator, for use in shallow to medium-depth coastal waters. Read more...
Construction of London Gateway Port begins Feb 12, 2010 Construction of London Gateway Port beginsPort operator DP World has committed itself to the foundation stage of its London Gateway project, despite the market downturn. Dredging work will begin next month. Read more...
Preparations begin for bidding on second container terminal at Lázaro Cárdenas Feb 11, 2010 The Lázaro Cárdenas Port Authority (API) is preparing a tender a second container terminal to concession at Lázaro Cárdenas port, Mexico. Read more...
Transnet to raise $2 billion through bonds Feb 11, 2010 Transnet, the South African state-owned freight transport and logistics company, plans to raise $2 billion from foreign bond sales to help finance infrastructure projects. Read more...
Proposals for a new port for southwest England are revisited Feb 09, 2010 A new bid to develop a container handling facility Dibden Bay, on the south coast of England, is “inevitable”, say local councillors. Read more...
Port of Seattle CEO highlights need for port infrastructure investments at US national port summit Feb 09, 2010 Port of Seattle CEO highlights need for port infrastructure investments at US national port summitPort of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani addressed port directors from across the nation at the US National Ports Summit, held in San Diego this week. Read more...
Obama budgets $12M for West Sacramento port project Feb 08, 2010 The Port of West Sacramento is to receive a $12.3 million grant for its ship-channel project in Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2011. Read more...
The Port of Dover on the market Feb 04, 2010 The Port of Dover on the marketThe UK's port of Dover is to sell itself off in order to fund its expansion projects. Read more...
New Wilhelmsen Ships Service office opens in Russian Baltic port Feb 03, 2010 Wilhelmsen Ships Service has opened an office at the port of Primorsk, on the Russian Baltic Sea. Read more...
'Green' ISSA warns of the hazards of dumping ships' waste Feb 03, 2010 Ship suppliers must put the environment first, and must be more vigilant about the type and content of shipboard waste they dispose of, the head of the world’s ship supply industry has warned. Read more...
Long Beach Commission approves extra $9 million in incentives Feb 02, 2010 Long Beach Commission approves extra $9 million in incentivesThe Long Beach Board of Harbour Commissioners has approved the proposed $9 million in incentives for its air quality programme. Read more...

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