Business & Finance
Brazil: Port and Terminal Development Conference Approaches
The Port and Terminal Development Brazil conference is scheduled for 19 – 20 May 2014, in Pullman São Paulo Ibirapuera, São Paulo. Program highlights include the following: – Critical updates on the new port reform law; – Panel discussion exploring the future of the Brazilian terminal sector featuri
Greens: UN Warns on Health of Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
UNESCO’s draft decision overnight confirming that the Great Barrier Reef is still being considered for a Sites In Danger listing, is an embarrassment for Australia as the Newman and Abbott governments are criticised for their lack of long-term protection for the Reef, said the Australian Greens. “UN
USA: Corps Seeks Public Input on Boise River Feasibility Study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, and the Idaho Water Resources Board (IWRB) will conduct a series of scoping meetings to support the Boise River Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Statement. The IWRB is the non-federal sponsor for the study, which will focus on ways to
Corps Prepares Burns Harbor Dredging Project (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, has unveiled a plan for the Burns Harbor dredging scheme. The harbor is divided into two areas: East and West Arms (EWA) and Outer Harbor-Approach Channel (OH-AC). The dredged material from EWA will be disposed at the Deep Water disposal site and m
Picture of the Day: Dredger “Marion” at Work (USA)
The crew of the Cottrell Contracting Corporation dredger “Marion” is working to remove shoals from the James River federal navigation channel. The river plays a role in the economies of Richmond and Hopewell, providing a navigation channel of 25 feet deep for ships to move goods to and from the inla
USA: EPA to Revise Permit Requirements for Pompton Lakes Cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will revise and re-propose the plan to remove sediment contaminated with mercury and lead from the Acid Brook Delta and other parts of Pompton Lake in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey. The EPA had previously finalized a plan, which was contained in a permit requirin
RESTORE Act: Officials Voiced Concerns to Treasury (USA)
U.S. Sen. David Vitter, along with U.S. Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), accepted an invitation from the Department of Treasury for a briefing on concerns surrounding the development of regulations necessary for full implementation of the Resources and Ecosystem Sustainability,
Malaysia: CAP, SAM Concerned Over Reclamation Plan
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) are disappointed that the Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) of the proposed reclamation of Phase 2 of Seri Tanjung Pinang (STP2) at Tanjung Tokong, Penang has been approved by the Department of Environment. The
Kiribati Gets New Dredger
The launch of a dredging vessel this week in Kiribati illustrated the EU’s commitment to supporting Kiribati in its efforts to achieve sustainable development, while addressing its vulnerability to climate change. “This launching paves the way for this pioneering project’s success by allowing i-Kiri
Corps Finishes Blasting in Arthur Kill Channel (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has completed planned drilling and underwater blasting in the Arthur Kill Channel between the New York Container Terminal, Staten Island NY and Elizabeth, NJ. The drilling and blasting which was completed during the last week in April 2014 was nec
QRC: Progress on GBR Future Welcomed (Australia)
The peak representative body for Queensland minerals and energy exporters has welcomed the release overnight by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) of a draft decision on current and future management of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage property. Queensland Resources Council Chief Executive
USA: Baltimore Port Receives Additional Funding From EPA
The Maryland Port Administration (MPA) applauded the recent decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to award a grant of $750,000 for the Port of Baltimore’s Dray Truck Replacement Program, extending the program through March 2016. The $750,000 grant was part of $4.2 million in Diesel Em
Singapore: Grab Dredger “Bestla” Launched
East Marine Pte. Ltd. has successfully launched its new 10m³ grab dredger “Bestla”. This event marks another milestone for East Marine Pte. Ltd., the dredging specialist with the biggest fleet of dredgers in Singapore. This giant will support the dredging program currently undertaken at the Jurong I
USA: Ridgefield Seeks Corps Permit to Reduce Streambank Erosion
The Town of Ridgefield is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, to conduct work in waters of the United States in conjunction with stabilizing Third Lane Stream to reduce streambank erosion in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The town of Ridgefield is proposing to sta