Africa
Tanzania: Government Plans to Revive Itungu Port
The Government has unveiled plans to revive the Itungu Port in Kyela District, Mbeya Region. The main reason for this is the Government’s intention to boost economic and social activities in the area. “We are committed to ensuring that we provide funding for this project,” said Mr Charles Tizeba, th
Angola: President Lays Foundation for Caio Port
The Angolan President José Eduardo do Santos laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Caio deep water port. The project details: – In its first phase the Caio commercial port will have a 775-metre quay, – The port’s storage area will cover 1,640 hectares, whereas the area for container
South Africa: Port of Cape Town on Right Track
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced the appointment of Sipho Nzuza as Cape Town’s new Port Manager. Making the announcement at a briefing to stakeholders, TNPA Chief Executive Tau Morwe said Nzuza’s appointment was in keeping with TNPA’s organisational transformation geared to ali
Nigeria: Officials Hold Commencement Ceremony for Lekki Port Project
The commencement ceremony of the early start-up engineering of Lekki Deepwater Port Project in Nigeria was held on the scene of proposed port area of Lagos Free Trade Zone on July 17th, 2012. The value of contract for the port project is around USD 680 million and the construction duration is 42 mon
Nigeria: Lekki Port Development Plan Moves Forward
Recently, the initial project of Lekki Port undertaken by CHEC was launched. With a contract value of 680 million U.S. dollars and a construction period of 42 months, including a value of 12 million U.S. dollars and a construction period of six months for the initial period, the project involves mea
DAMEN: CSD250 Dredger Delivered to African Customer
A complete turn key dredging package was delivered to an African customer. The package included a CSD250 dredger with several options, a floating pipe line and a small boat. The complete kit fitted 5 40’ containers. As the order included training and spares as well, the dredger had an excellent star
Ex-Im Bank: Success in Sub-Saharan Africa
In June, Ex-Im Bank approved a $7 million loan guarantee supporting the export of dredging equipment and spare parts from Dredging Supply Co., in Reserve. La., to Japaul Oil and Maritime Services PLC in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Ex-Im Bank is guaranteeing a medium-term loan from RB International Finan
LPLE, ICTSI Ink Sub-Concession Agreement (Nigeria)
The sub-concession has been signed for the container terminal, Lekki International Container Terminal Services (LICTS), at the Tolaram Port@Lekki. ICTSI was granted the concession to develop and operate the container terminal on an exclusive basis for a 21-year period. Tolaram Port@Lekki is promoted
Mozambique: Maputo Port Dredging About to Begin
Macauhub reports that a lot of cubic metres of sediment will soon be removed from the access channels and other operational areas of the Maputo port. This dredging project, which will be carried out by dredging companies Empresa Moçambicana de Dragagem (Emodraga) and Denmark’s Rohde Nielsen, is inte
CHEC Bags Port Construction Deal in Ghana
On July 23, CHEC and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority signed a contract for coastal fishing port construction in Ghana, with a contract value of 195 million U.S. dollars and a construction period of 30 months. The project involves the reconstruction and extension of 11 coastal fishing ports in
KPA Announces Tender for Lamu Port Development (Kenya)
According to porttechnology.org, the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced that it is launching a tender for the design and build of three new deepwater berths at its second port in Lamu. Speaking to Reuters, Gichiri Ndua, managing director of KPA, said that the bidding process is open to local
Nigeria: Authorities Seek New Funding Options for Waterways Cleanup
The portworld.com reports that the Nigerian Maritime Authorities are looking at ways to fund cleaning up Nigerian waterways. A new tax has been flagged up by Ziakede Patrick Akpobolokemi, director-general of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Funds collected from the tax