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Boskalis concludes 2022 with sharp increase in profitability
Boskalis concluded 2022 with a sharp increase in profitability with a strong increase in revenue. Compared to last year, revenue increased by 21.0% to EUR 3.58 billion (2021: EUR 2.96 billion). Also, EBITDA increased by 30.7% to EUR 604 million (2021: EUR 462 million) and operating profit increased
$24 million for waterway investments in Buffalo
Congressman Brian Higgins has announced that projects across Erie and Niagara Counties are slated to receive over $139.7 million in federal funding as outlined in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2023 work plan released on February 28. Included in the funding is nearly $24 million for waterway inves
Officials tour Santa Cruz Harbor dredging operations
The Army Corps’ San Francisco District yesterday welcomed South Pacific Division Commander BG Antoinette Gant and SPD Regional Programs Director Mr. John Moreno for a tour of key projects in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. In the morning, they were joined by District Commander LTC Kevin Arnett, SP
USACE gets $8.9M for Chesapeake Bay projects
The USACE Baltimore District has received more than $8.9 million in funding for numerous projects benefiting the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed, including $6.5 million for the Baltimore Harbor and Assateague Island. This funding is through the fiscal year 2023 Work Plan for the Army Civil Works Pr
Electric dredgers at Gelado project in Brazil
Vale has started commissioning the Gelado Project in Carajás, in the state of Pará (Brazil), using 100% electric dredgers that will extract tailings deposited over the last 37 years. The commissioning phase, in which performance and capacity tests with loading are being carried out, should last unti
DP World invests $35M in Brazil’s Port of Santos
DP World will invest $35 million in 2023 to expand and modernise its facilities located on the left bank of Brazil’s Port of Santos. The port is one of the largest and most modern private multi-purpose port terminals in the country. With the investment, the company plans to increase annual movement
Boat ramp in Burnsville closes for dredging
Beginning this week, the boat ramp at Burnsville Lake, W.Va., in the Riffle Run Day Use area will be closed for dredging, per a release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps will be working with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) to dredge the Riffle Run Day Use area lo
Two Ohio River dredging projects available for comment
In efforts to maintain a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally sound waterborne transportation system, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finalizing the design of two dredge projects on the Ohio River. The proposed projects include dredging of the government harbors, water intakes, and the
WEDA’s webinar highlighting the 2022 Environmental Excellence Awards Winners
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) will this Friday, March 10, present their next webinar focusing on the “2022 Environmental Excellence Awards Winners”. Each year, at its annual Environmental Summit and Exposition, WEDA presents three Environmental Excellence Awards to outstanding projects. Su
Dutra wins Sacramento River Erosion Contract
The Dutra Group has won the Sacramento River Erosion Contract 2 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District. This contract was awarded at $77,846,550. According to Dutra, the work will provide 3 miles of waterside erosion protection along the east side of the Sacramento River from the
Bayou Rigaud dredging kicks off
The dredging work of Bayou Rigaud has commenced, the Grand Isle Port Commission said. The dredging program – last occurred in 2010 – is critical to the overall commerce of the Grand Isle Port and the Town of Grand Isle. “This dredging project has finally come to fruition after several years of lobby
Higgins announces funding for South Louisiana waterway projects
Congressman Clay Higgins announced yesterday that South Louisiana waterway projects received significant funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY 2023 Army Civil Work Plan. “We continue to work closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local stakeholders to prioritize funding for dredg