Africa
Tanzania: Construction Works on Port of Dar es Salaam Second Container Terminal Will Start in 2011
Construction of a second container terminal for the port of Dar es Salaam is set to begin early in 2011, according to news reports in Tanzania. Dar es Salaam’s Daily News quoted Tanzania Ports Authority Director-General Ephraim Mgawe as saying that cargo volumes have increased at a rate of 15 percen
The African Section of CEDA Announces International Seminar in Tunisia
Entitled “Dredging, Dredging Product & Sustainable Development”, this seminar will take place from 22-24 October 2010 in Tunisia-Hammamet. [mappress] Source: CEDA, June 28, 2010
Egypt: Construction of First Berth at Port Said Completed
The first berth of the second phase project of Egypt’s Port Said East Container Terminal has been completed, the Chinese builder said… [mappress] Source: newsystocks, June 24, 2010;
IHC’s Hopper Dredgers for South Africa
Transnet National Ports Authorities (TNPA) Transnet Ltd. is the largest state-owned enterprise active in the logistics chain in South Africa. Every day, the company delivers thousands of tons of goods in and around the country. It administers and maintains railways, trains, logistic centres, fuel an
Suez Canal – History and Overview of Egyptian Treasure Path
The Suez Canal, located in Egypt, is a 101 mile (163 km) long canal that connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez, a northern… [mappress] Source: Suez Canal, June 23, 2010
Angola: Plans for Cabinda Port Construction Project Presented
A video on the first stage of building the Cabinda Port was presented last Friday in this city to Transport minister Augusto Tomás, members… [mappress] Source: portalangop, June 20, 2010;
Mozambique: DP World To Develop Maputo Port Under Concession Extension
Global marine terminal operator DP World today announced that its concession for the port of Maputo, Mozambique has been extended to 2033… [mappress] Source: ameinfo, June 18, 2010;
Nigeria: Officer Proposes Calabar Waterways Dredging
The Flag Officer Eastern Naval Command (FOC), Rear Admiral Ben Acholonu has raised alarm over Calabar waters saying they are not safe for… [mappress] Source: leadershipnigeria, June 17, 2010;
Veecraft Launches Three Survey Vessels (South Africa)
Veecraft Marine has built three different survey vessels in one year time. [mappress] Source: veecraft, June 15, 2010
Nigeria: Federal Government Unhappy Becouse of Shallow Draft at Ports
The federal government is worried over the shallow draft of Eastern ports water channels of Calabar, Port Harcourt and Warri, a situation… [mappress] Source: independentngonline, June 14, 2010;
Kenya: Mombasa Port Development Is Key Factor for Regional Economic Growth
To accelerate growth, Kenya must enhance capacity and efficiency of the port of Mombasa. [mappress] Source: Daily Nation, June 7, 2010;
Mozambique: Port of Maputo Development Will Last 20 Years
The plan for development of the port of Maputo outlines investment of US$750 million in projects such as dredging of the access channel and… [mappress] Source: macauhub, June 7, 2010;