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Komatsu Presents PW118MR-8 Excavator at Bauma 2013 (Germany)
Introduced in 2011, the PW118MR-8 wheeled excavator was designed at the Komatsu European Technical Centre in Hanover and is the result of a synergy between a joint team of Japanese and European researchers who integrate the most advanced technology from Japan into machines that match the specific re
Russia: Rosmorport Invites Bids for Azov-Don Sea Canal Dredging
According to an FSUE press release, Azov Basin Department of FSUE Rosmorport has invited bidders to submit their offers for the dredging works at the Azov-Don Sea Canal (marine and river parts). The initial price of this contract is RUR 44,999,990. The tender details: – The source of financing – int
Van Oord Wins Constanta Port Breakwater Deal (Romania)
Rotterdam based dredging and marine construction contractor Van Oord and the Romanian Transports Ministry have signed the contract for the completion of the offshore breakwater in the Port of Constanta. Regarding this deal, Minister of Transports Relu Fenechiu, said: “This action complies with the m
VIDEO: DOHUK and KARBALA Launching Ceremonies (The Netherlands)
IHC Merwede has successfully launched the 500m3 grab hopper dredger, DOHUK, and the 3,500m3 trailing suction hopper dredger, KARBALA, in two ceremonies on 25 July 2012 at the company’s shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel, The Netherlands. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change
Komatsu Presents New Mini Excavator at Bauma 2013 (Germany)
The Komatsu PC55MR-3 Mini Excavator will be displayed at Bauma 2013. With an operating weight of 5280 to 5.350 kg, the PC55MR-3 fits right into Komatsu’s MR-3 range. A tight tail design lets this machine work in total safety in most restricted areas, with no need to worry about rear collisions. Its
2012 – Great Year for Redwise (The Netherlands)
A number of 54 vessels were successfully delivered by Redwise Maritime Services, in 2012. The transports involved the delivery of a wide range of newly built vessels (30 in total) that made their maiden voyage from the yard to their new destination worldwide. The mobilization of existing tonnage – a
Russia: Four Companies Submit Bids for Bronka Dredging
According to the Government procurement materials, 4 companies have submitted their bids for the Bronka Port dredging contract. These bids were submitted by: – BaltStroi CJSC (St. Petersburg) – RUR 10,830 bln; – Unitary enterprise Ateks (Moscow) – RUR 11,177,647,431; – Investments. Engineering, Cons
Komatsu to Present Innovations at Bauma 2013 (Germany)
At the BAUMA 2013 international trade fair, in Munich on April 15- 21 2013, Komatsu Europe International n.v. will showcase their industry leading technologies, fuel efficient machines and exclusive products and services, all designed and manufactured to provide customers with an advanced and comple
The Netherlands: Boskalis Closes Debt Financing for Dockwise Acquisition
With reference to the press release of 30 January 2013, in which Boskalis announced its decision to make an all cash mandatory public offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Dockwise at a price of EUR 18.50 per share cum dividend, which equals NOK 137 as per the date of this anno
VIDEO: Truxor dredging Adderbury Lakes (UK)
Short video of the Truxor machine using a clamshell attachment to place dredged sediment behind created margins. This content is available after accepting the cookies. Change cookie-settings View on Youtube. New banks have been created using a geo-textile and will be backfilled and dried ready for p
London Gateway: Major Opportunity for Innovation (UK)
Peter Surtees, European Supply Chain Director of manufacturing giant Kimberley-Clark has hailed the UK’s new multi-billion dollar deep-sea port as a major opportunity for innovation. Speaking at the Logistics Leaders Network Forum, hosted by London Gateway on Thursday, Surtees described the success
Sweden: Aarsleff, Pihl Build New Port in Stockholm
A joint venture formed by Per Aarsleff A/S and E. Pihl & Søn A.S. is to build port structures in the port Värtahamnen in Stockholm. Aarsleff has entered into a contract with the Port of Stockholm, and Aarsleff and Pihl will be carrying out all works, including design, in connection with the turnkey
Reef Subsea Completes First Contract for Q1000 (UK)
Reef Subsea today announced that its subsidiary company, Reef Subsea Power & Umbilical Ltd., with offices in Stockton on Tees and Aberdeen, has completed its first contract for the recently launched Q1000 Trenching ROV. The contract, for Lincs Offshore Wind Ltd. – a joint venture between UK energy c
The Netherlands: Iv-Infra to Investigate Flood Risks of Dike Ring Area 13
For the next phase in the Flood Risk in the Netherlands (VNK2) project, Iv-Infra is responsible for analyzing the flood risks of the primary flood defenses of dike ring area 13 in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands. For this project, Iv-Infra forms part of the engineering consortium ALBICOM. The VNK2 pr