Americas
Elizabeth to Host Information Sessions on Arthur Kill Dredging (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are improving the main shipping channels in the Port by deepening them to a depth of 50 feet, allowing more efficient access to the world’s largest oceangoing container ships. Deepening the Arthur Kill
USA: MassCEC to Hold Meeting on New Bedford Commerce Terminal
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, in partnership with the City of New Bedford, will host an informational meeting (July 2, 2013, 613 Pleasant Street New Bedford, MA) regarding the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal. Once constructed, the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal will be the first
Corps Receives National Value Engineering Awards (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, received the Outstanding Value Methodology in Government Award sponsored by SAVE International during the SAVE Value Summit in Arlington, Va., on June 26, 2013. This award recognizes the Fargo, N.D. / Moorhead, Minn., Metropolitan Area Flood Risk
Top News – June 24 to 30, 2013
3 Dead, 2 Missing after Dredger Sinks (China) Three people died and two are still missing after a dredger sank off the coast of south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Wednesday night, local authorities said Thursday. Qatar: Doha Newport Project Moves Ahead The number of wharf concrete-b
Venezuela: Puerto Cabello Terminal Scheme Passes Review
The foundation design scheme for New Container Terminal in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, smoothly passed the review, showing the scientific and rigorous design management level of CHEC, which strongly promoted the implementation of the project. On May 6, the client formally approved the two major desig
VIDEO: Godin Asks Guestion on Tabusintac Channel Dredging (Canada)
Acadie Bathurst NDP MP Yvon Godin is not happy with the Conservative Governement over dredging operation of the Tabusintac Channel, and other channels like this one in New Brunswick. Godin told the Commons during question period that the conservatives need to take responsibility for the delays in th
Corps Seeks Contractor for Santa Barbara Harbor Dredging (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, has announced a plan to invite bidders for the Santa Barbara Harbor dredging project. This development program will consist of dredging and disposal of material from the federal navigation channels in Santa Barbara Harbor, CA, specifically the
Ecology Seeks Comments on Millwood’s Shoreline Program (USA)
The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment on the city of Millwood’s proposed comprehensive update of its shoreline master program. The updated shoreline master program will influence development along the Spokane River shoreline within city limits. Millwood residents and busines
USA: Port Everglades Welcomes Channel Deepening Report
Broward County Broward County and Port Everglades officials welcomed yesterday’s news that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is releasing its draft report for deepening and widening the South Florida seaport’s navigational channels to enable safe passage of deep draft post-Panamax cargo ships. Releas
Hudson Dredging: Plan for Remedial Action Work Introduced (USA)
The General Electric Company (GE) has announced the 2013 Remedial Action Work Plan for the Hudson River dredging program. This Remedial Action Work Plan for Phase 2 for dredging and facility operations in 2013 (2013 RAWP) constitutes GE’s RAWP for the dredging to be performed in the third year of Ph
USA: Bright Future for PHA’s Barbours Cut Terminal
In May 2013, Konecranes received an order worth USD 56 million (EUR 43 million) from the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) in the US. The order includes four Super Post Panamax STS (Ship-to-Shore) cranes and three RTG (Rubber Tired Gantry) cranes. These will be the biggest Konecranes STS cranes ever b
USA: Bayport and Barbours Cut Dredging Plan Moves Ahead
Tonnage is up this year at the Port of Houston Authority, with container tonnage through May up by 9 percent, Executive Director Len Waterworth reported at Tuesday’s meeting of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority. Waterworth also reported that May operating revenue was at an all-tim