Africa
Nigeria: Dredging on Benue River to Begin Soon
Vice President Namadi Sambo has said that the Federal Government would begin the dredging of the Benue River soon. (nigerianobservernews) [mappress] Source: nigerianobservernews, March 22, 2011
The Netherlands: Offshore Energy Forming Commitee of Recommendation
After the announcement of moving Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference to Amsterdam RAI, Navingo started to form a Committee of Recommendation for this exhibition & conference focused on offshore energy. For the past three years Offshore Energy took place in Den Helder. Due to the enormous growth
Nigeria: Baro Port Project Makes Progress
After years of political intrigues and the shuffling of legs, the decision to dredge the River Niger was eventually taken a couple… By S.O.J. Bamidele (thenationonlineng) [mappress] Source: thenationonlineng, March 21, 2011
Nigeria: Orogodo River Dredging to Resume Soon
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has directed the contractor handling the dredging project on Orogodo River in Ika South… (thetimesofnigeria) [mappress] Source: thetimesofnigeria, March 21, 2011
Sierra Leone: Three Dredgers and Operating Equipment Arrive in Freetown
Sunergy, Inc today announces that the container with the 3 dredges and operating equipment has arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone. This now sets the stage for operations to commence on the Company’s 140 sq. km. Pampana River Project once the shipment clears customs and is moved to the site. Company o
Sierra Leone: Dredging Equipment to Arrive in Freetown by March 15
Sunergy, Inc today announces that it has received notification from the shipping company that the ETA for the container with the 3 dredges and operating equipment is now scheduled to arrive in Freetown, Sierra Leone by next Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Severe winter weather conditions, both on land and
Change in Demand Expected for Egypt River Industry During 2011, Report Says
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Egypt: Transport and Logistics Sector 2010 – 2011” report to their offering. Water is still key to Egypt’s Economic health. During 2010 there was moderate growth in the sector and the start of new initiatives to increase internal trade using th
Nigeria: Jigawa State Government Unveils Anti-Flood Plan
The Jigawa State government says it has taken measures to control the flooding predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). (234next) [mappress] Source: 234next, March 4, 2011
Mozambique: Maputo Port Expansion Makes Progress
Shipping and logistics group Grindrod has secured more land for the expansion of the Maputo coal terminal to up to 25-million tons by 2014… By Mariaan Webb (engineeringnews) [mappress] Source: engineeringnews, February 25, 2011;
Titanium Resources Group Limited Announces Change of Name to Sierra Rutile Limited
Further to the announcement on 21 February 2011, the Company is pleased to announce that the filing requirements in relation to the change of the Company’s name to Sierra Rutile Limited have now been completed and dealings under the new name will commence at 8.00 a.m. today. The Company’s TIDM will
Kenya: Mombasa Port Expansion to Boost Country’s Economy
Trade minister Chirau Ali Mwakwere has allayed fears that the Government was planning to privatize the port of Mombasa… BY LINAH BENYAWA (standardmedia) [mappress] Source: standardmedia, February 24, 2011;
Nigeria: Dredging Project on Calabar Port to Boost Economic Development
Managing Director,Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Mr Omar Suleiman says the Calabar Channel dredging was in the offing to enable big cargo… (sensornewsonline) [mappress] Source: sensornewsonline, February 21, 2011;