The Port of Corpus Christi Authority recently presented plans to expand cargo movements at its Bulk Materials Terminal through a multi-year, phased expansion. The expansion will include dredging and construction of a pile supported concrete bulkhead with docks capable of servicing larger vessels, ta
Midports Holdings, a subsidiary of Tanco Holdings, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CCCC Dredging Group for the design and implementation of the Malaysia’s first Smart AI Container Port at Port Dickson. According to Tanco, CCCC Dredging is a professional dredging, port and coastal engin
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) has just released an update on the construction work taking place at Colonsay, Kennacraig and Port Askaig ferry terminals. According to CMAL, Port Askaig ferry terminal will be temporarily closed for the period 19 June – 30 July while CMAL undertakes infrast
South Carolina Ports is working on another expansion project in the Port of Charleston. With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase the former WestRock paper mill site in North Charleston to further expand port capacity at the P
Work is underway on the construction of a new container quay terminal in the Port of Augusta, Italy. According to DEME Group, the company’s Italian team is currently working hard on the extension of the commercial port in Augusta, Sicily, building on significant progress made last year. The recent i
The ferry port of Meersburg, located on scenic Bodensee, is undergoing an iconic transformation. The aging concrete pier, which has marked the shoreline for more than 70 years, is now giving way to a contemporary steel pier. This ambitious undertaking is being led by the Public utilities of Constanc
Port of London Authority (PLA) has just announced that on or around the 25th February 2024 the vessel MEUSE RIVER will commence trailer suction dredging at London Gateway Port Berth 4, Sea Reach. According to PLA, the vessel will discharge using a floating pipeline to the east of Berth No 4. Dredgin
A bright future for the iconic Bowen Wharf has taken a pivotal step forward following the announcement of its Project Director and Lead Design Consultant. Nawar Spear has been appointed as Project Director and brings a wealth of experience in developing, planning and delivering large infrastructure
On behalf of Investe Piauí, Brazilian partner of Dutch Dredging BV, DTA Engenharia was awarded two contracts after a public tender procedure: 1 for the design and construction of a new quay for the local fishing industry in Luís Correia and second to deepen the access channel to this new quay. Dutch
ESTEVE AS, part of BMLG group which provides port operator services at Paldiski South Harbor, has announced the start of the next phase of construction works at quay No. 6A. According to ESTEVE, the hopper dredger Vox Amalia owned by Van Oord has arrived at the Paldiski South Harbour, loading sand f
APM Terminals has officially inaugurated the next stage of the Terminal Modernization Project in the Port of Callao. To mark this critical stage, the company this week held a symbolic ground-breaking ceremony in the presence of important authorities such as Dina Boluarte, President of the Republic o
Russell Marine LLC has officially kicked off construction of the new Wharf 7 at Port Houston. The Wharf 7 project consists of 1,000 linear feet of new wharf construction at Bayport Container Terminal. The work also includes dredging of approximately 300,000 CY of wet and dry excavation, 68,000 LF of
US Senator Charles E. Schumer recently announced $5.1 million in federal funding from the U.S Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) for the Port of Ogdensburg Terminal Expansion Project. According to Schumer, the major investment was made possible by the
Following completion of geotechnical measurements, the next phase of the construction of a new quay in Paldiski South Harbour (6A) is now underway in Estonia. The work continues with dredging operations conducted by Wasa Dredging’s backhoe dredger “Optimus” and self-propelled split barges “Boann” an
