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Expro supplies burner boom system to oil and gas operator in $2.4million deal Sep 01, 2010 International oilfield services company Expro has sold a burner boom system to an oil and gas operator for more than US$2.4million, and reports further sales worth more than $2million. Read more...
Houston approves Bayport Wharf dredging contract and reports record spurt in steel activity Sep 01, 2010 Houston approves Bayport Wharf dredging contract and reports record spurt in steel activityThe Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority has authorized a contract worth over half a million dollars for maintenance dredging at Bayport Wharf No. 3. The PHA also reports a slowdown in July in its leading indicator cargo — container volumes — but consistent and strong improvement in its lagging commodities — particularly steel. Read more...
Sohar Port to invest in world-class deep-water jetties Aug 31, 2010 Sohar Port to invest in world-class deep-water jettiesThe Port of Sohar, Oman, is developing two large-scale projects that will transform the wider Batinah region into a regional hub for industrial-scale mining, quarrying and mineral processing activities. Read more...
APM Terminals Aarhus and Cargo Service merge at Port of Aarhus Aug 31, 2010 APM Terminals Aarhus and Cargo Service merge at Port of AarhusAPM Terminals Aarhus and Cargo Service have agreed to combine their two facilities at the Port of Aarhus, Denmark, into one port complex. Read more...
Jan De Nul wins Pacific Entrance contract Aug 24, 2010 Jan De Nul wins Pacific Entrance contractJan De Nul NV has been awarded a contract worth US$54.4 million for dredging at the Pacific Entrance North Access channel works - one of the last large tenders for the Panama Canal Expansion. Read more...
Port of Illichivsk, Ukraine, receives loan from European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Jul 20, 2010 The state-run Port of Illichivsk, Ukraine, has received a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development towards the cost of its Illichivsk Commercial Sea Port Infrastructure Development Project. Read more...
Coal India to invest $107 million in new terminal in southeast India Jul 20, 2010 Indian power company Coal India plans to invest around R5 billion (US$107 million) to build a terminal in southeast India in a venture with Visakhapatnam Port Trust, according to a company official. Read more...
Port of Seattle recognised for efforts to help tenants maintain environmental compliance Jul 20, 2010 The Port of Seattle has been named as one of four American ports to win a 2010 Environmental Improvement Award from the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Read more...
Dalian Port closed for oil spill cleanup after pipeline explosion Jul 19, 2010 Dalian Port closed for oil spill cleanup after pipeline explosionDalian Port Company has closed the Port to clean up a large oil slick after a pipeline exploded at its Xingang berths Friday, in what could be the largest oil spill in Chinese waters. Read more...
News round-up: Middle Eastern port developments Jul 17, 2010 News round-up: Middle Eastern port developmentsOur correspondent Ashraf Ghazy from Damietta Port, Egypt, gives a round-up of the latest developments at ports in the Middle East. Read more...
APM Terminals discuss infrastructure investment requirements with Indian shipping Minister Jul 16, 2010 APM Terminals discuss infrastructure investment requirements with Indian shipping MinisterAPM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer met with the Indian Minister of Shipping G. K. Vasan and other government officials to discuss existing and new terminal and port development projects in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Read more...
Damietta Port: News round-up Jul 14, 2010 Damietta Port: News round-upOur correspondent Ashraf Ghazy from Damietta Port, Egypt, gives a round-up of the latest developments at the Port, including projects to deepen the container berth to deal with the upturn in container handling at the Port, maximise its handling capacity and deal with new shipments of methanol due to begin this July. Read more...
Final phase of Jacksonville harbour deepening completed ahead of schedule Jul 12, 2010 Contractors for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District have completed the third phase of the St. Johns River harbor deepening project ahead of schedule, deepening 5.3 miles of the river from mile 14.7 to mile 20. Read more...
APM Terminals and CMA CGM sign agreements in Dunkirk, France and Mobile, Alabama Jul 09, 2010 APM Terminals and CMA CGM sign agreements in Dunkirk, France and Mobile, AlabamaTerminal Link, CMA CGM’s subsidiary dedicated to container terminal investment, has acquired APM Terminals' 61% share in Nord France Terminal International o.u. (NFTI) at the Port of Dunkirk, France. Read more...
Wildlife reserve created to minimise environmental impact of new London Gateway Port Jul 07, 2010 Wildlife reserve created to minimise environmental impact of new London Gateway PortThe UK’s coastline is being changed to create a new wildlife reserve as part of the London Gateway port and logistics park being developed in the Thames Estuary. Read more...
Two major dredging contracts for DEME in Mexico and Malaysia Jul 05, 2010 Belgian dredging and environmental group DEME has just been awarded a contract for dredging an LNG terminal in Mexico, and a contract for a petrochemical and maritime development project in Malaysia. The value of both projects totals some 100 million Euros (US$125,326,646.) Read more...
Sohar Port invests in deepwater jetties and new terminal facility for dry bulk handling Jul 05, 2010 Sohar Port invests in deepwater jetties and new  terminal facility for dry bulk handlingThe Port of Sohar, Oman, is to invest around US$250 million in the construction of both a major deepwater bulk jetty, and build a General Dry Bulk and Aggregates Terminal that promises to transform the region into major Middle Eastern hub for shipping aggregates and bulk materials. Read more...
Aegean Bunkering receives ISO 14001 certificate for environmental best practice Jun 28, 2010 Aegean Bunkering has been awarded a the international ISO 14001:2004 standard from Germanischer Lloyd (GL) for its commitment to environmental management. Read more...
New York & New Jersey Port Authority announces port expansion, ready for economic growth Jun 28, 2010 New York & New Jersey Port Authority announces port expansion, ready for economic growthThe Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has agreed to purchase approximately 130 acres of property at the Marine Ocean Terminal at Bayonne (MOTBY), a significant expansion of port facilities and one that will position the region’s port for future growth. Read more...
Three new piers for Humen Port, ready for upturn in dry bulk transportation Jun 24, 2010 Terminal operator Shenzhen Chiwan Wharf Holdings has received the go-ahead to build three new piers at a new dry bulk terminal at Humen Port, in the Pearl River Delta region of southern China. Read more...
New report reveals unscheduled downtime at ports is more widespread than previously thought Jun 24, 2010 New report reveals unscheduled downtime at ports is more widespread than previously thoughtA new market report has revealed that 75% of downtime in many ports is unscheduled and likely to be costing the industry large amounts of money due to reduced operating efficiency. Read more...
Portsmouth Port wins prestigious ISO14001 environmental award Jun 24, 2010 Portsmouth Port, UK, has been awarded the prestigious ISO 14001 standard - the International Standard for Environmental Management - in recognition of its commitment to environmentally friendly port operations. Read more...
Turkish seaports to receive $1 billion investment for development Jun 21, 2010 Turkish seaports to receive $1 billion investment for developmentTurkey will receive a US$1 billion of investment from the private sector to revamp its seaport projects over the next five years. Read more...
Dredging work begins on first sand berm off the Louisiana coast Jun 17, 2010 Dredging work begins on first sand berm off the Louisiana coastDredging has begun during the construction of sand berms off the Louisiana coast, which are being built to prevent the Gulf oil spill reaching the shore. Read more...
South Carolina Ports projects volume growth and receives $77 million in upgrades Jun 16, 2010 South Carolina Ports projects volume growth and receives $77 million in upgradesThe South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board approved its budget for the coming fiscal year, including more than US$77 million in terminal upgrades and projections for a 7% increase in container volume. Read more...
Port of Rotterdam Authority and PUMA report smooth running of Maasvlakte 2 construction project Jun 16, 2010 The Port of Rotterdam Authority and contractor PUMA have reported that progress on the major port expansion project in Rotterdam at Maasvlakte 2 is running smoothly. Read more...
Solar LED marine lanterns deployed to support Gulf Oil spill cleanup Jun 16, 2010 Carmanah/Sabik solar LED marine lanterns are being used to mark oil spill containment booms in the Gulf of Mexico cleanup operation. The lanterns are helping to keep marine traffic safe while containment and cleanup work continues in the area. Read more...
Baker Coastal Services awarded Port of Gulfport restoration contract May 28, 2010 Michael Baker Jr., Inc. has been contracted to provide coastal engineering design and other services to restore and rebuild the Port of Gulfport following its destruction during Hurricane Katrina. Read more...
Coeclerici to invest €20 million in offshore terminal construction May 27, 2010 Coeclerici Logistics has signed an agreement with Berau Coal for an important offshore logistics project in Indonesia. Read more...
Port Everglades plan includes recommendation to deepen channels May 26, 2010 Port Everglades plan includes recommendation to deepen channelsThe need to increase berth space at Port Everglades' Southport Turning Notch has been reaffirmed by Broward County Board of Commissioners, as well as the need to work towards the completion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Deepening and Widening Study. Read more...
New Qatari port development project to begin next month May 24, 2010 The Qatari Public Works Authority has awarded Al-Ruwais Port construction contract to Consolidated Engineering Construction Company (CECC) which should be operational June 20th 2010. Read more...
Designs for new container terminal at Port of Mombasa ready next month May 24, 2010 Designs for new container terminal at Port of Mombasa ready next monthDesigns for the construction of a second, 1.2 million TUE capacity container terminal at Mombasa port will be ready next month, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has said, helping it keep pace with steadily increasing demand for container traffic on the African subcontinent. Read more...
Bangladeshi Government to invest $700 million in Mongla and Chittagong seaports May 20, 2010 Bangladeshi Government to invest $700 million in Mongla and Chittagong seaportsThe Government of Bangladesh is to invest around US$700 million upgrading infrastructure and facilities at the Chittagong and Mongla seaports. Read more...
Potential strikes at Transnet facilities could shut ports May 07, 2010 Potential strikes at Transnet facilities could shut portsTransnet Ltd. is currently in talks with labour unions in an effort to avert wage strikes that could bring the nation’s ports, fuel pipelines and freight rail lines to a standstill. The strike is due to start May 10th. Read more...
Gulf of Mexico oil slick about to hit Louisiana coastline Apr 30, 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil slick about to hit Louisiana coastlineThe state of Louisiana last night called a state of emergency after it was announced the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico was expected to begin washing ashore today. Read more...
AAPA port members testify to US Government on challenge of doubling US exports Apr 30, 2010 AAPA port members testify to US Government on challenge of doubling US exportsMembers of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) testified today at a U.S. Senate Finance subcommittee hearing that the most significant constraint faced by seaports for increasing U.S. exports is the capacity and efficiency of the nation's freight transportation infrastructure, according to a release. Read more...
New Indonesian hub port to be built in West Java Apr 29, 2010 New Indonesian hub port to be built in West JavaIndonesian port operator Pelindo II will develop a new 10 million TEU hub port in Karawang, West Java, Bisnis Indonesia reports. Read more...
Azerbaijan ready to build region's largest transport logistics centre at Baku Sea Trade Port Complex Apr 23, 2010 The Azerbaijani government is considering creating the largest transport logistics centre in the region, at the new Baku International Sea Trade Port Complex, which is currently under construction, 40 km south of Baku. Read more...
Massive opposition for new North Carolina port construction Apr 23, 2010 Opponents to the construction of a massive cargo terminal on the North Carolina coast, USA, have filed an official complaint challenging U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' recommendation that state and federal officials move forward with a feasibility study. Read more...
Aquila and Vale quibble over choice of coal export port in Australia Apr 13, 2010 It looks uncertain whether Abbot Point or Dalrymple Bay could be the port for Aquila Resources's Australian coal exports from the Eagle Downs coal project, after a dispute between the miner and Bowen Central Coal (BCC; a subsidiary of Brazilian company Vale). Read more...

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