APM Terminals is now entering the attractive Russian market in a strategic partnership with the leading Russian transportation group, N-Trans. By acquiring 37.5 pct. of the public company Global Ports, APM Terminals becomes an equal controlling partner in the leading operator of container terminals
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on Port Orchard’s updated shoreline master program. The proposed program update will guide construction and development along the city’s 10 miles of shoreline along Sinclair Inlet, Blackjack Creek, the Ross Creek estuary, Squar
On August 24, the rankings of ENR2011 were unveiled. As a result, CCCC ranked first among ENR largest Chinese international contractors for the sixth consecutive year. CCCC ranked 10th among the world’s 225 largest international contractors, one place up from the 11th in 2011, making it to the top 1
On August 29, CCCC held a release conference 2012 Interim Report. Chairman Zhou Jichang, and Chief Economic Engineer and Board Secretary Liu Wensheng were present. At the conference, CCCC elaborated on its business performance in the first half of 2012 to investors, and forecasted the development of
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on Brier’s updated shoreline master program. The proposed program update will guide construction and development in the 50 acres of associated wetlands and stream shorelines of Swamp Creek within the city and its urban growth a
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a contract to improve interior drainage for Trapp Canal on the west bank of Jefferson Parish. The project, which is part of the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Damage Reduction Project (SELA), will reduce the risk of damages from a rainfall event tha
Between September and December, the region’s shoreline will be enhanced with more than 1.4 million cubic yards of high-quality sand, equal to about 120,000 truckloads. The goal is to restore eroded beaches, support local tourism, and preserve recreational opportunities. SANDAG, which is coordinating
Ortigas & Co, the property developer, said that the Marikina River will be cleared of accumulated silt and trash. According to inquirer.net, this dredging project is Ortigas & Co.’s commitment to the community along with the development of a P300-million river wall. Joselito Santos, general manager
The Vicksburg District of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded Contract labeled W912EE-12-C-0021 for levee improvements in East Carroll and Concordia Parishes, Louisiana. The contract was awarded to Bickerstaff Brothers, Inc., of Batesville, Mississippi, in the amount of $464,000 and consis
Commune de Hyères has unveiled plan for the maintenance dredging work at the Hyères area. This project includes routine annual dredging and pumping works in order to maintain stable navigational water depths in the Port of Hyères and connecting waterways. Divided into 3 lots, tenders may be submitte
Agentschap voor Maritieme Dienstverlening en Kust has invited bidders to submit their offers for the coastal defence works at the Ostend area. The contract aims to increase the coastal safety of the beaches in Ostend. The works include dredging, transportation and installation of suitable sea sand i
Thailand’s Armed Forces Development Command has continued to dredge Bangkok’s canals, with work expected to finish later this month. The work, which began Aug 31, has so far done about 200 metres of the 22 kilometre Klong Lat Phrao. Col Noppadol Pinthong, commander of the mobile unit of Armed Forces
Benalec Holdings Bhd has announced the signing of development agreements on its two Johor land reclamation concessions in Pengerang and Tanjung Piai. Benalec said its 70% owned units, Spektrum Budi Sdn Bhd (SBSB) and Spektrum Kukuh Sdn Bhd (SKSB), will bear all costs of reclaiming the two concession
Last week, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) signed an agreement with the China Harbour engineering Company (CHEC) for the first phase of the 150 million dollar Takoradi Port Infrastructure Development Project. According to ghanabusinessnews.com, Mr Richard Anamoo, Director-General of GP
