Africa
Egypt’s TA to Reopen Lower Nile
Egypt’s tourism authority has announced that the river Nile will be opened up for the resumption of the “long Nile cruise,” the full 14-day … By Sue Bryant (cruisecritic) [mappress] Source: cruisecritic, November 9, 2011
Sierra Leone: SGC Announces Pampana River Licensing
Sierra Gold Corporation has announced it has returned to the Pampana River and has licensed 4 concessions mentioned in its last Field Report that had surface rents previously paid. With the licensing completed, the company is moving dredging equipment into position to commence operations as soon as
Mozambican Government to Analyse Rio Tinto’s Environmental Study
The Mozambican government will analyse the environmental impact of using the Zambezi River to transport coal mined in Tete province, as sugg… (macauhub) [mappress] Source: macauhub, November 8, 2011
Nigeria: Lagos State Task Force Arrests 11 Illegal Sand Dredgers
The Lagos State Government has called on illegal sand dredgers to desist from the act or be ready to face the law… (naijapals) [mappress] Source: naijapals, November 8, 2011
Kribi Port Will Be Kick-Starter for Cameroon’s Industrial Revolution, Says President
Development of the Kribi deep sea port and its industrial complex will be the kick-starter for Cameroon’s industrial revolution and becoming… (coastweek) [mappress] Source: coastweek, November 6, 2011
Turkey: Official Expects Introduction of Larger Vessels into Mediterranean Trades
Addressing the 4th Annual Med Freight Conference, APM Terminals Director of Port Investments for Europe and the Mediterranean, John Trenchard cited both long-term demographic trends and the expected introduction of larger vessels into regional Mediterranean trades as driving factors of port developm
Nigeria Loses Money Due to Poor Project Design in FCT and River Niger Dredging
Nigeria is once again losing N9,027,193,375.10 to poor design of projects in the provision of infrastructure in two satellite towns of Kubwa… (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, November 3, 2011;
Nigeria: Government Grants Apapa Port License
Nigeria gave a 20-year concession for part of Apapa Port in Lagos to Eco Support Nigeria Ltd., which will spend $124 million over the next… (businessweek) [mappress] Source: businessweek, November 3, 2011;
Nigeria: Lagos Community Calls for Governor’s Intervention on Dredging Project
The people of Ebute Itedo village, Lekki Phase 1, Eti Osa Local Government of Lagos State, yesterday called on Governor Babatunde Raji Fash… (thisdaylive) [mappress] Source: thisdaylive, November 3, 2011;
Angola to Get New Port
The government of Angola has given the go-ahead for the construction of a new commercial port at Barra do Dande, in Bengo province… (portstrategy) [mappress] Source: portstrategy, November 3, 2011;
Kenya: NOCK Reveals Plan for Mombasa Port Expansion
State owned firm National Oil Corporation of Kenya ( NOCK) has made initial steps towards constructing a jetty at the port of Mombasa… (businessdailyafrica) [mappress] Source: businessdailyafrica, November 2, 2011;
Tanzania: European Union Heads of Missions Visit Dar es Salaam Port
A Delegation of European Union Heads of Missions in Tanzania last week visited the Dar es Salaam Port at the invitation of Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Director General, Mr. Ephraim Mgawe. The diplomats, who were led by the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Tanzania Ambassador Tim Cl