The ports of Liège and Antwerp have decided to collaborate more closely with each other. Since 2006 the two port authorities have worked together in an economic collaboration association to market the Trilogiport multimodal platform in Liège. The two parties now seek to collaborate even more closely in the fields of intermodal transport, ICT facilities [...]
The port of Rio de Janeiro’s two main container terminals are to be expanded as the country gears up for the anticipated growth in… (ifw-net) Source: ifw-net, June 1, 2011
Structural growth in the markets where Boskalis is active continues to be driven by long-term global economic and geographic trends. For the purpose of our new Business Plan we carried out a global review of the relevant trends and developments in our markets. We also visited dozens of clients and end-users around the world to sound them out about their vision on [...]
Dockside Realty Trust is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with dredging, and reconstructing and expanding an existing marina in Hyannis Inner Harbor on School Street in Hyannis, Mass. The proposed work includes dredging to various depths with upland disposal of the [...]
Honduras will expand and modernize Central America’s biggest port with $135 million of loans from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Puerto Cortés is the main port of Honduras, handling almost 90% of maritime traffic. Located on the northeast coast of the country, on the Caribbean Sea, it is the biggest and deepest port in Central America [...]
IHC Parts & Services, part of IHC Merwede has announced a new joint agreement with Bakker Sliedrecht for the condition monitoring of dredging vessels. This will see the two companies combining forces to supply a unique range of specialist and high-quality services to customers that in turn will enable them to reduce their operational costs. [...]
India is looking at investing about $ 20.8 billion in 276 projects which are part of the government’s endeavour to expand 13 major ports in … (economictimes) Source: economictimes, September 29, 2010;
Wuhu Port plans to construct the second phase of the foreign trade terminal in Wuhu’s Zhujiaqiao, reports Shanghai Securities News, citing.. (maritimenewsblog) Source: maritimenewsblog, September 20, 2010;
The LOI contemplates a Definitive Written Agreement to be finalized within 30 days from execution and a total due diligence period of 90 … (alphatrade) Source: alphatrade, September 8, 2010;
India has invited bids to expand its port capacity to 1.2 billion tons. The bids are for 25 port projects worth $5.4bn. The Indian Government is also implementing the National Maritime Development Programme at an investment of $21bn out of which $12bn will be spent on ports. The expansion plans are due to come into [...]
