Africa
Nigeria: Government Promises Benue River Dredging
The Benue State government is perfecting plans to build a new river port in Makurdi, the state capital. As a result, the government has… (businessdayonline) [mappress] Source: businessdayonline, February 29, 2012
Togo: VINCI Wins Port of Lome Contract
Bolloré Africa Logistics has just awarded VINCI the contract to plan and build the 3rd container berth in the port of Lomé, in Togo. The works, worth €42.5m, will be carried out by a consortium composed of three Group subsidiaries: Soletanche Bachy (leader), Sogea-Satom and EMCC. Starting in May 201
APM Terminals: Record Results for 2011 (The Netherlands)
APM Terminals, the Hague-based global port operator, yesterday reported record breaking annual results for 2011. A revenue growth of 10% year- on-year and an EBITDA of USD 1,059 mio. makes APM Terminals’ result for 2011 “the strongest ever”, according to CEO Kim Fejfer. Net operating profit after ta
Nigeria: Adhoc Committee Verifies Dredgers
The adhoc committee set up by the Lagos State House of Assembly to probe and evaluate illegal dredging and reclamation of land on Lagos… By Oziegbe Okoeki (thenationonlineng) [mappress] Source: thenationonlineng, February 27, 2012; Image: pexgol
The Netherlands: VOSTA LMG, APT Global Ink Cooperation Agreement
Beginning of 2012 VOSTA LMG and APT Global Marine Services LLC have signed an agreement for co-operation in the field of Dredger construction, manufacture of components and servicing of dredger vessels operating in the Middle East, North African (MENA) region. VOSTA LMG is a well experienced technic
Nigeria: Lagos Channel Dredging Kicks Off
The Lagos State Commissioner for The Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello, on Tuesday said his ministry had mapped out plans to combat floods… (pmnewsnigeria) [mappress] Source: pmnewsnigeria, February 22, 2012
Djibouti: Government Starts Tadjoura Port Project
Allana Potash Corp. reports that the Government of the Republic of Djibouti Ministere de l’Equipment et des Transport, through the Djibouti Port and Free Zone Authority (“Port Authority”), has begun the pre-qualification process to select contractors for the construction of the new port at Tadjoura,
Van Oord Deploys Survey Vessel to Liberia
A sophisticated survey vessel deployed by a Dutch-based international port dredging and marine engineering company, Van Oord, arrived in Liberia two days ago. The vessel will be utilized for conducting survey for debris and sand clogged at the seaports of Monrovia and Greenville in Montserrado and S
Damen Shipyards Constructs DMD 4020 for Djibouti
Damen Shipyards announced that a Damen Modular Dock (DMD) 4020 is being constructed for – and will be delivered to – Djibouti. Djibouti’s busy port is one of the most important gateways to the African continent and is strategically located at the confluence of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besid
Liberia: NPA Denies Press Freedom
The management of the National Port Authority (NPA) yesterday ordered that journalists from five media institutions… By D. Webster Cassell (theinquirer) [mappress] Source: theinquirer, February 21, 2012
Egypt: Port Said Expansion Gets Green Light
Minister of Transport Galal Mustafa said the government approved a project to dig a side canal to East of Port Said harbor. The new waterway, with a 9-Kms length 18.5-meters depth will cost around EGP510 million, he said on Sunday 19/2/2012. The new canal will allow handling giant container ships, h
Nigeria: Oyo State Government OKs Dredging of 23 Rivers
In an apparent move to prevent a recurrence of the August 26, 2011 flood disaster, the Oyo State Government has approved the dredging of… (osundefender) [mappress] Source: osundefender, February 15, 2012