Congressman Peter DeFazio (D–Ore.) will hold a public meeting this week in Brookings to review options to ensure dredging continues at small coastal ports in Oregon. DeFazio requested the meeting after learning the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) informed the Port of Port Orford it was highly u
Over the next decade the 50 countries that border the Indian Ocean, one of the greatest seaborne trade routes of the world for oil, bulk freight and containers, are expected to show some of the world’s highest rates of economic growth. Port development and trade in the region is central to achieving
U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre has been named Southeast Region Tourism “Partner of the Year” for his work and commitment to enhancing and protecting North Carolina’s coast. Congressman McIntyre stated, “From Sunset Beach to Currituck, North Carolina’s beaches, waterways, and inlets are both an econo
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced a plan for the Lease of Dredge, Attendant Plant, and On-Shore Disposal Equipment for Channel Maintenance Dredging, Ohio River and Ohio River Pooled Tributaries and Upper Mississippi River RM 0.0-185.00. This solicitation is to furnish, transport and op
The New York District Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform emergency maintenance dredging and beach nourishment for the Fire Island Inlet and Shore Westerly to Jones Inlet, New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation project. The work consists of dredging of the Federal Navigation channel a
At the recent National Science and Technology Award Conference, CCCC’s three science and technology achievements won the national awards for progress in science and technology. These awards are as follows: – the Key Technology of Segmental Precast Assembling of External Prestressed Bridge with the M
The New York District Army Corps of Engineers proposes to perform emergency dredging and beach nourishment for the Atlantic Coast of New York City, East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay Project, New York. The work consists of dredging of the Federal Navigation channel and deposition
The construction and subsequent use of the Pearce Creek Dredge Material Containment Area – combined with pre-existing natural conditions – has degraded the quality of groundwater close to the facility, according to a recent U.S. Geological Survey study. USGS scientists collected field data at the si
The Fraser River dredging program needs to be a priority in order to mitigate flooding, stated Federal Minister James Moore. According to Moore, economic activity upstream causes sediment to build up in the Fraser river, resulting in flooding in Richmond, Delta, Port Coquilam and Surrey as the river
About 5,000 cubic yards of material unsuitable for open water placement is being dredged from the Duwamish River by a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractor beginning Jan. 25. The contractor will use a specially-designed clamshell bucket and approved dredging procedures designed to minimize sedimen
The Kansas City District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded its final levee rehabilitation contract Friday, January 25, to repair flood damage from the historic flooding of the Missouri River which took place in 2011. A contract was awarded to C.L Richardson Construction Company, Inc. o
Recently, CCCC First Harbor Consultants Co., Ltd. has won the bid for the Phase 1 of the hydraulic structure works of the universal terminal of Caofeidian Steel Logistics Co., Ltd. in Tangshan, with a contract value of 171 million yuan and a construction period of 8 months. Located at the northern e
Recently, CCCC Fourth Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd. has won the bid for Section II of the Yudean coal terminal in the new Bohe zone of Maoming Port in Guangdong Province, with a contract value of 410 million yuan and a construction period of 17 months. The project involves a 100000t gravity caisson u
Global marine terminal operator DP World will announce its full year volumes for 2012 on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 9 am via Nasdaq Dubai and London Stock Exchange. DP World operates over 60 terminals across six continents, with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition,
