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Danube Becomes Nightmare for Shipping Companies from Germany to Bulgaria
Severe drought has hit Europe’s second largest river, the Danube, turning it into a navigation nightmare for shipping companies from … By Diana Simeonova (timesofmalta) [mappress] Source: timesofmalta, December 6, 2011;
SRM Chairman Presents “Economic Relations Between Italy and Mediterranean” Report
“We believe that the current period of turbulence in the Mediterranean area could be stabilised within six months, paving the way for the significant recovery in the development of investments from Italian entrepreneurs and those from Campania in particular”. This bright outlook comes from the Paolo
The Netherlands: CEDA Dredging Days 2011 Attracts Record Number of Participants
CEDA Dredging Days 2011, the most recent edition of CEDA’s prestigious series of conferences has proved once again that it is the place to be for all professionals who want to stay abreast of dredging’s latest developments. In an excellent, inspiring atmosphere some 280 experts from over 20 countrie
Bulgaria’s Danube Exploration Agency: River Level Drops Significantly
According to Bulgaria’s Danube exploration agency, the levels of one of the continent’s most significant commercial waterways dropped to near-record lows in the past month, making it barely passable at several critical points. (news) [mappress] Source: news, December 4, 2011;
Sweden: Nordic Investment Bank Finances Gavle Port Expansion
Gävle hamn is in a phase of expansion and is investing in new quays, larger port areas, a new entrance fairway and improved rail connections. The investments will increase the port’s transport capacity by 40%, from the present 5 million tonnes to over 7 million tonnes of goods handled at the port’s
UK: City Council Plans Maintenance Dredging on Ramsgate Port
Canterbury City Council has announced early information on Port of Ramsgate maintenance dredging project. Details: The works comprise the options of using the following methods: Water injection; Grab dredging; Back-hoe dredging; Cut and suction dredging. The works on Port of Ramsgate will consist of
Port of London Authority Completes Latest Development Project (UK)
The Port of London Authority in the UK has completed the latest development project at its hub Denton Wharf taking total investment there… (portstrategy) [mappress] Source: portstrategy, December 2, 2011; Image: pla.co.uk
UK: Grimsby Port Gears Up for Expansion
The development of Grimsby River Terminal (GRT) by Associated British Ports (ABP) will herald the largest ever capital investment in the Port of Grimsby. Alongside this, ABP will enter into a new long-term agreement with Volkswagen Group UK Ltd. Over £25 million will be invested by ABP in the new te
Serbia: Danube River Faces Lowest Level Since 2003
Due to lack of rainfall, the Danube is currently facing its lowest levels since 2003. Bigger ships are being blocked by multiple sand bars as a result of an extensive draught. According to the WWF human undertakings such as gravel extraction, dredging and dams have contributed to a significant loss
Government OKs Port of Dover Development (UK)
The Government has granted the consent for the scheme of constructing a second £400 million ferry terminal at the Port of Dover. The prospect of the project is the port capacity increase and regeneration to part of Dover. Terminal 2 will account for the single biggest development undertaken by Dover
UK: Conwy Harbour Jetty to Cost More Than Expected
A newly discovered layer of hard rock increased the cost for a Conwy harbor new jetty to £448,031. According to the initial estimation the cost for the project passed in November 2010 was £210,000, however the Conwy council now has to provide additional £50,000 what will be discussed today. A decisi
UK: Grimsby Port Plans Dock Expansion
UK’s busiest car-handling port, the Port of Grimsby, plans to undertake a huge £25m dock expansion. The Port of Grimsby already had 635,000 vehicles pass through the docks in 2010. “The money is to be used to construct a new terminal to handle an increase in car imports“, said Associated British Por
UK: Falmouth Harbour Dredging Could Go Ahead Within Two Years, Chancellor Says
Controversial dredging of Falmouth harbour to pave the way for a £100 million overhaul of the docks could go-ahead within two years, … (falmouthpeople) [mappress] Source: falmouthpeople, November 30, 2011;
France: TNMSC Invests in Le Havre Port Development
The amount of €160 million, (US$212m) will be invested in a new container terminal at the French port of Le Havre. The investment, concerning the terminal’s buildings and loading/unloading areas, will be made by Shipping line MSC and cargo-handling operator Terminaux de Normandie (TN) through their