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UK: Aberdeen Harbour Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
Aberdeen Harbour Board has been recognised for its major contribution to the North-east economy as it received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Northern Star Business Awards. The accolade was presented to Aberdeen Harbour Board chairman, Chris Lloyd and chief executive Colin Parker, by
Lithuania: Van Oord Wins Klaipeda Dredging Deal
On the 12th of October, 2011 the Port Authority signed the contract agreement with the Dutch company Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors BV. The object of this contract is „ The Capital Dredging and Widening of Klaipėda State Seaport Navigation Channel“. The tender of the aforementioned company
UK: HRH Prince Philip Visit to London Gateway Marks Milestone Week for DP World Team
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has made a historic visit to DP World London Gateway during a momentous week for the new port, following the official announcement that the new deep sea container terminal will open in the fourth quarter of 2013. The Duke was welcomed by Sir John
Germany: Former Chief Naval Base to Become Deepwater Port
Germany’s chief naval base during two world wars will be transformed into its only deepwater port as part of a 950 million-euro … By Niklas Magnusson (businessweek) [mappress] Source: businessweek, October 13, 2011;
The Netherlands: APM Terminals’ 5th Global Safety Day Observed
APM Terminals’ Global Port, Terminal and Inland Services Network observed its 5th annual Global Safety Day on October 12th with the participation of 24,000 employees at the company’s facilities around the world. Each facility will organize their safety day activities around local challenges, concern
Russia: Rosmorport Seeks Bidders for Novorossiysk Port Dredging
Rosmorport’s Azov-Black Sea basin branch has released a Request for Proposals for dredging contract at the port of Novorossiysk, Rosmorport… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, October 12, 2011;
UK: Future Looks Bright for Dunbar Harbour
Future development of Dunbar Harbour has set sail with a £248,000 loan from East Lothian Council. The cash aid has been given to the local… (eastlothiannews) [mappress] Source: eastlothiannews, October 12, 2011;
The Netherlands: Offshore Energy 2011 Kicks Off Today!
The Offshore Energy exhibition, an event focused on global oil & gas exploration and production market opened today in Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands. The event boasts over 300 high-profile exhibitors from UK, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia etc., and over 5000 visitors ar
APM Terminals to Manage Sweden’s Largest Container Terminal
Executives from the Port of Gothenburg and APM Terminals were on hand today for the concession signing ceremony for Sweden’s Skandia Container Terminal. The decision reflects the port’s review of APM Terminals’ bid submitted on 7 September 2011 to manage the port for the next 25 years. APM Terminals
Russia: Ust-Luga Port Dredging Nears Completion
Rosmorport is set to complete the deepening of the North approach channel by October 30, the federal enterprise said… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, October 10, 2011;
The Netherlands: Maasvlakte 2 Railway Work Under Way
The first few metres of railway track were laid this summer on Maasvlakte 2. This track is needed to connect the future rail track on the outer contour with the track on the current Maasvlakte. The railway work is being done by BAVO Spoor, subsidiary of BAVO MV2, the subcontractor of PUMA (building
Russia: Cargo Traffic at Ust-Luga Port Soars 87 Pct
Throughput of the port of Ust-Luga in January-September 2011 jumped by 87.6 percent year-over-year, to 15,740,000 tons, JSC Ust-Luga said… (portnews) [mappress] Source: portnews, October 7, 2011;
The Netherlands: Archaeological Specialists Investigate in Yangtzehaven
A team of archaeological specialists is carrying out investigations in the Yangtzehaven. They hope to find traces of human habitation there from 12,000 years ago. The current Yangtzehaven will become the entrance for shipping to Maasvlakte 2. At the end of 2012, the Yangtzehaven will therefore be du
Germany: Fahrhafen Sassnitz GmbH Invites Tenders for Port of Sassnitz Expansion
Fährhafen Sassnitz GmbH has announced tender for the expansion works on the Port of Sassnitz in Berths 3 and 4 under the first construction phase of the South port extension area. As part of the plan, the existing sheet piling boxes are provided with a concrete beam, the basin area filled with more