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Malta: Birzebbuga Freeport Dredging Project Continues
The dredging currently being carried out by the Freeport has been authorised by the health authorities – although there are a number of … [mappress] Source: di-ve, July 13, 2010;
Campaigners Call for an End to Dumping of Dredged Waste at Whitsand Bay (UK)
Campaigners have called for an end to the dumping of dredged waste at Whitsand Bay in Cornwall. Millions of tonnes of silt from the nearby… [mappress] Source: news.bbc, July 12, 2010;
Environmentalists Want Freeport Dredging Stopped During Bathing Season (Malta)
“Our biggest problem is with the dredging that is going on night and day,” Birzebbuga Environmental Action Group president Carmelo Cachia… [mappress] Source: independent, July 12, 2010;
China-French Port Cooperation Contract Signed
Dunkerque Port in France signed a partnership agreement with its Shanghai counterpart Friday as part of its effort to increase its business… By Chen Qide [mappress] Source: chinadaily, July 10, 2010;
Ukraine: Illichivsk Sea Port Development Project to Cost 38.6 million Euros
State Enterprise “Sea Commercial Port of Illichivsk” has received the loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development towards the cost of Illichivsk Commercial Sea Port Infrastructure Development Project. The project consists of a reconstruction of three existing berths, procurement o
Plan to Dredge Coast Along Belgium Launched
The Belgian government’s integrated coastal safety plan must protect the coastal area in Flanders before 2015 against a devastating super flood that occurs around every 100 years. Due to the constant rise in sea levels (2 mm per annum) eight weak points have been identified along this 67 kilometre c
Government Orders Investigation About Whitsand Bay Sediment Dumping (UK)
An independent investigation has been ordered by the government into the dumping of dredged waste at Whitsand Bay in Cornwall… [mappress] Source: news.bbc, July 6, 2010;
Russia: Opening of Bid Envelopes for Ust-Luga Port Construction Work Planned for July 31
Fuse “Rosmorport” has announced a tender for the right to conclude government contract for execution of engineering and construction works of crossing points in sea and river ports in Ust-Luga port (Leningrad Region). As RBK St. Petersburg informs contract highest price is 266 million 18.91 thousand
UK: Teesport Development Project Starts Soon
Around 250 jobs will be created in the first phase of plans for a £29m expansion of the North East’s biggest port. Teesport owner PD Ports… [mappress] Source: nebusiness, July 2, 2010;
Bulgaria: Construction Works on Varna Port Container Terminal in Question
The fate of the project for the construction of a new container terminal in Bulgaria’s Black Sea Port of Varna will be clear in August,… [mappress] Source: novinite, June 30, 2010;
Latvia: Riga City Council to Award 185.5 M Euros Contract for Riga Port Relocation
Riga City Council announced a tender for contract for the transfer of the port of Riga from downtown to the Russian island (Krievu sala). [mappress] Source: rzd, June 29, 2010;
Slovenian Plan to Become Competitive EU Gateway
The Republic of Slovenia is positioning itself to be a gateway to Central and Southeast Europe, despite being up against stiff competition… [mappress] Source: maritimenews, June 28, 2010;
Turkey: Izmir Port to Receive $285 million for Development
Turkey’s transport minister declared that nearly TRY450 million (US$285 million) will be invested in Izmir Port from 2011 through to 2015. [mappress] Source: baird, June 27, 2010;
Russia Plans $3bn Investment in Ports Infrastructure
It is assumed that about 103 billion rubles (vs last year’s 105bn) will be directed for development of Russian ports this year, says Dmitry… [mappress] Source: rzd, June 26, 2010;