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Port of Felixtowe Provides Major Boost to UK Economy
The Port of Felixstowe, the UK’s largest container port, formally opens a new deep water shipping terminal. The new terminal which consists of two berths – Berths 8&9 – is the first stage of a £1 billion plus inward investment programme in Hutchison’s UK ports. Currently the Port of Felixstowe deals
The Netherlands: IADC Safety Award Goes to Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors
Each year the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) singles out a specific project or programme amongst its members as an example of excellence in safety. This year the IADC Board has announced that the 2011 Safety Award has been presented to Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors
Spain: EIB Approves Loan for New Container Terminal at Port of Cadiz
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a EUR 60 million loan to finance the construction of a new container terminal at the port of Cadiz. EIB Vice-President Magdalena Álvarez Arza and the Chairman of the Cadiz Bay Port Authority (APBC), Rafael Barra, signed the finance contract in Cadiz ye
Russia: Holding Metalloinvest Signs Cooperation Agreement to Build Taman Seaport
Holding “METALLOINVEST”, the Ministry of Transport and Krasnodarsky Krai has announced that they have signed a cooperation agreement to … [mappress] Source: metinvest, September 23, 2011;
UK: Peel Ports Limited Seeks Bids for Dredging Project
Peel Ports Limited has announced tender for dredging works at Liverpool area… [mappress] Source: Peel Ports Limited, September 23, 2011;
The Netherlands: Van Oord Wins Best Technical Traineeship
Visitors to the website www.debestetraineeships.nl have voted Van Oord’s traineeship ‘Best Traineeship 2011’ in the IT & Technology category. The traineeship, which acquaints young professionals with various aspects of the marine engineering, dredging and offshore sector, won the same title in 2010
Switzerland: UNCTAD Expert Meeting Scheduled for September 29
Ports are likely to be affected directly and indirectly by climate changes, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events and rising temperatures. Climate change and its impact on ports will be the theme of the upcoming United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Expert Meeting t
UK: Falmouth Harbour Masterplan Unveiled
Key players behind Falmouth’s proposed £106 million docks development scheme, have travelled to Westminster to present their masterplan to… (cospp) [mappress] Source: cospp, September 21, 2011;
UK: APM Terminals Wins 2011 Global Safety Award
APM Terminals was named winner of the 2011 Lloyd’s List Global Safety Award evening at the prestigious annual industry Awards Gala held in London. The award was presented in recognition of APM Terminals’ “exceptional commitment to improving safety standards”, and was accepted by APM Terminals CEO Ki
Russia: UAE-Based Firm to Manage Multipurpose Cargo Terminal at Ust- Luga Port
Gulftainer, the UAE-based port operator, has announced plans to invest $275 million to co-develop and operate the multipurpose cargo … (porttechnology) [mappress] Source: porttechnology, September 21, 2011;
Sandbanks Marina Expansion Plan Moves Ahead (UK)
More people will be able to enjoy boating around Poole Harbour if plans to extend a Sandbanks marina go ahead, it is claimed. By Harriet Marsh (bournemouthecho) [mappress] Source: bournemouthecho, September 19, 2011
UK: Environmental Groups Concerned Over Falmouth Dredging Plan
A petition signed by over a thousand former Falmouth Docks workers has been handed in to Downing Street. (atlantic) [mappress] Source: atlantic, September 19, 2011
Belgium: Waaslandhaven to Get New Lock
The Antwerp Port Authority has commissioned the Joint Venture, comprising Jan De Nul NV (1/3), CEI-De Meyer and Betonac (both part of the… [mappress] Source: Jan De Nul; September 16, 2011
Poland: Officials Seek Bids for Port of Gdansk Development Project
Dyrektor Urzudu Morskiego w Gdyni has announced tender for marine construction and dredging works at Port of Gdansk. The contract is for the extension and development of the main access cannel to the Port of Gdansk. This will include works to reinforce the railway bridge as well as additional cable-