EPA has reached a settlement with Merriam Manufacturing Co., Aztec Industries, LLC and the Estate of Allan Adams for partial reimbursement of EPA’s past costs in the remediation at the Durham Meadows Superfund Site. Under the terms of the Consent Decree, approved by the Court on Jan. 15, 2013, the settling parties are obligated to [...]
Konecranes introduces the world’s first hybrid reach stacker for container handling, with a lifting capacity of 45 tons. The SMV 4531 TB5 HLT features a hybrid diesel/electric driveline, an electrified hydraulic lifting system, and a super capacitor based energy storage. This innovative lift truck will cut fuel consumption and emissions while offering improved performance in [...]
The Fitzroy Coal Terminal at Port Alma is about to reach a milestone by using a unique new loading system. Under this plan, the berthing system for the large coal ships will be completely changed, and very small volume of dredging will be required (about 200,000 cubic metres), according to gladstoneobserver.com. Fitzroy Terminal Project is [...]
![U.S. and State of Ohio Reach USD 5.5 Million Settlement over Ashtabula River]()
The Department of Justice and Ohio Attorney General have reached a proposed settlement of claims for injuries to natural resources caused by past releases and discharges of hazardous substances into the lower Ashtabula River and Harbor in northeast Ohio. The consent decree, valued at approximately $5.5 million, was filed today in the United States District [...]
![Capacity of Indian Ports to Reach 3,130 Million Tonnes by 2020, Says Shipping Minister]()
Indian ports handled total cargo traffic of around 870 million tonnes in 2010-11. While the major ports handled 570 million tonnes, non-major ports handled around 34% of the total cargo at 300 million tones. Kandla, Vishakhapatnam, JNPT and Chennai handled 48.4% of the major ports’ cargo in 2010-11. Shri G.K. Vasan Union Minister of Shipping [...]
![USA: New Hanover County Beaches Reach Inter-Local Agreement]()
A lot of tourists are attracted by New Hanover County Beaches, and local leaders want it to remain that way. Beach areas and the county made an inter-local contract, which will establish the payment for beach renourishment projects of each town. Beaches of Carolina, Kure and Wrightsville all committed and just need the approval of [...]
![USA: 25 Million Tonne Marine Debris Field Will Reach Hawaii by Winter, Say Experts]()
A 25 million tonne marine debris field created by the Japanese tsunami in March is currently floating across the North Pacific and will … (portworld) Source: portworld, November 11, 2011;
Another milestone agreement has been reached between the Panama Canal Authority and the Port of Miami – Administrator and CEO of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP), Alberto Alemán Zubieta, and Port of Miami Director, Bill Johnson, have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote trade opportunities and share best customer practices. Prior to signing [...]
Congresswoman Barbara Lee helped the Port of Oakland reach a major funding milestone of nearly $350 million for harbor deepening and maintenance. Deeper vessel channels mean that the Port can remain globally competitive, support job retention and growth, and drive positive economic impact for the region, state and nation. Of the nearly $350 million, Congresswoman [...]
![USA: Malibu City Council Fails to Reach Consensus on Lagoon Restoration and Enhancement Plan]()
After more than three hours of public testimony and a lengthy debate, the Malibu City Council, with Councilmember Laura Rosenthal absent… More info: malibusurfsidenews BY SUZANNE GULDIMANN Source: malibusurfsidenews, April 14, 2011
