Africa
Djibouti to Invest USD 330 Million in Port Expansion
Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority’s chairman, Aboubaker Omar Hadi, said that the government would expand the country’s port and would… (menafn) [mappress] Source: menafn, October 11, 2011;
Cameroon: President Attends Opening Ceremony of Phase I Kribi Deepwater Project
October 8 witnessed grand opening ceremony of Phase I Kribi Deepwater Project of Cameroon constructed by CHEC. The ceremony was attended by Paul Biya as the President of Cameroon and his first lady, the Minister of Economic Planning and other Cameroon government officials. Xue Jinwei as Chinese Amba
Nigeria: Lagos Takes Action Against Illegal Dredging
The Lagos State government has commenced enforcement of rules and regulations guiding mining operations and subsequent arrest of operators… By Bidemi Bakare (thenationonlineng) [mappress] Source: thenationonlineng, October 11, 2011;
Mozambique: Port of Beira Plans to Double Capacity by 2015
Last year, according to the daily newspaper “Noticias”, Beira port handled 1.29 million tonnes of cargo. In the first half of 2011 it has… (thezimbabwean) [mappress] Source: thezimbabwean, October 10, 2011;
Nigeria: Nun River Dredging Project Causes Major Concern
A riverine community in Bayelsa State has cried out for help over the urgent need for the Federal and State governments to take positive … By Hope Abah (allafrica) [mappress] Source: allafrica, October 6, 2011;
South Africa: Dutch Minister Visits Damen Shipyards Cape Town
The Dutch Minister for Agriculture and Foreign Trade, Mr Henk Bleker, visited Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT). The visit, organized by a.o. the South African Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (SANEC), the Dutch Embassy and the Netherlands African Business Council, is part of his 3-day mission to Keny
Nigeria: BPP Director Alleges Fraud in NPA
Bureau for Public Procurement, BPP, has faulted the Federal Ministry of Transport and the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, for refusing to … By Hugo Idiogor (vanguardngr) [mappress] Source: vanguardngr, October 6, 2011;
Demag Supplies Two Mobile Harbour Cranes to Kenya
Demag Cranes has received an order for two Mobile Harbour Cranes from the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). KPA is making this investment in line with the increase in capacity and modernisation of a terminal in the Port of Mombasa. Delivery of the cranes is planned for the second half of 2011. “The two M
Nigeria: Lagos State Ministry Takes Action Against Illegal Dredging
Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has commenced enforcement of rules and regulations against illegal activities of miners… By MONSUR OLOWOOPEJO (vanguardngr) [mappress] Source: vanguardngr, October 5, 2011;
Algerian Government Unveils Plan for New Seaport
The Algerian government is readying a tender for the construction of a new deepwater seaport, with the country looking to bolster its port… (porttechnology) [mappress] Source: porttechnology, October 4, 2011;
Namibia: Future Looks Great for Walvis Bay Port
A R2 billion initiative by the Namibia Port Authority (Namport) to expand the deep water port at Walvis Bay from 2012 could consolidate the… By Felix Njini (southerntimesafrica) [mappress] Source: southerntimesafrica, September 30, 2011;
Nigeria: Onitsha Port Project Nears Completion
From all indications, there is every reason to hope that at last the river port facility at Onitsha will soon be completed and put to use… (vanguardngr) [mappress] Source: vanguardngr, September 30, 2011;