The proposed deep sea port facility for Port Bonython has been declared a major development. Infrastructure Minister Patrick Conlon said a rigorous environmental assessment process could now formally commence to progress a proposal to construct a privately funded, bulk commodities deep sea port facility at Port Bonython. “This proposal aims to further cement South Australia’s [...]
Hawaii News Now reports that a $2.2 million Waikiki sand replenishment project hit a major snag after a mechanical sand blower turned out to be too slow to finish the project on time. Initial plans called for the pumping of sand from underwater reserves into a holding area on the beach. The blower, however, does [...]
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has announced a package of investment projects for the development of the country’s shipping and logistics industry. Mr. Hylton stated that the investment opportunity is “considerable” and involves a number of projects that have the potential to transform the country’s economic landscape. These comprise dredging of [...]
President Obama’s new budget, to be submitted to Congress Monday, includes $31 million for continued deepening of the Delaware River navigation channel, two members of Congress said Sunday night. Supporters say deepening the 102-mile channel by five feet will allow bigger ships – and greater commerce – between Philadelphia and Camden and the Atlantic Ocean. [...]
The Union government has reportedly identified three locations for setting up another Major Port in Andhra Pradesh, the state Minister for Ports and Infrastructure, Mr G. Srinivasa Rao, said. He said Nakkapalli mandal in the district, Ramayapatnam in Prakasam district and another place in Nellore district were being considered for setting up the port. [...]
Mayor Chipper McDermott gave an overview of the city’s progress at his annual State of the City address Wednesday, saying Pass Christian … More Info: sunherald Dredging Today Staff, February 2, 2012; Image: pass-christian
The Western Australian Government is facilitating the development of a new major deepwater port and industrial precinct at Anketell in the Pilbara. The multi-user deepwater port and strategic industrial area, located 30 kilometres east of Karratha and 10 kilometres from Cape Lambert, will complement Port Hedland and Dampier ports. The Anketell Port and Strategic Industrial [...]
In the backdrop of the tremendous growth in container traffic in the past few years, there seems to be immense scope to augment the … By V. SAJEEV KUMAR (thehindubusinessline) Source: thehindubusinessline, January 2, 2012;
Recent media reports suggest that the Cochin Port Trust is in a serious financial crisis and its net loss in 2011-12 is likely to be in the… By Jose Paul (thehindubusinessline) Source: thehindubusinessline, December 26, 2011;
Dredging on a massive scale would be required to bring about a cruise ship docking facility in Red Bay, architect Burns Conolly said… By Patrick Brendel (compasscayman) Source: compasscayman, December 20, 2011;
