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ICTSI Plans to Buy Two Main Greek Ports
Philippines-based International Container (ICTSI) will make an offer to buy the two main Greek ports if the government were… By MIN HUN FONG (mb) [mappress] Source: mb, September 15, 2011
UK: Residents Concerned Over Plan for New Container Terminal at Rosyth
Residents claim that work on a planned new container terminal at Rosyth in Fife could cause their homes to collapse into the Firth… By Alastair Dalton (scotsman) [mappress] Source: scotsman, September 14, 2011
UK: Water Quality – Key to Success of Cardiff Bay
Water quality has been a central theme in a redevelopment project that began with the creation of the Cardiff Bay Development Corporation in April 1987. This article will examine the role that water quality has played in the remarkable transformation that has taken place in Cardiff and explain how m
The Netherlands: “We Have to Become Harder”, Says Euro Commissioner
European Commissioner Siim Kallas wants to compel more competition in European ports. He announced this on Thursday afternoon in Rotterdam. Port services such as towing and pilotage services must be further deregulated. In an exclusive interview with the Dutch and Belgian transport papers Nieuwsblad
Norway: Island Valiant Resumes Excavation Works at Ormen Lange Field
The M/V Island Valiant is still working for AGR Subsea AS excavating along piperoutes on the Northern Extension of the Ormen Lange. The contract was awarded in March 2011 with startup in May, and was initially planned to last for 30 days. The vessel and trenching spread has flushed away approximatel
The Netherlands: N-Sea Appoints Gerard Keser as New Managing Director
The Supervisory Board and Management of N-Sea announce that as of 12 September 2011 Mr Gerard Keser takes office as the new Managing Director of N-Sea. Leen Noordhoek, who has been Managing Director, ad interim, since May of this year, will become a Member of the Supervisory Board. From 2002 to 2011
USACE Begins First Dam Repair Project in Europe (Germany)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District is working in cooperation with Bavarian environmental authorities, the U.S…. By Mrs Jennifer Aldridge [mappress] Source: army, September 13, 2011;
UK: Major New Storage Facility Opens at Peterhead Port’s Smith Quay
A new £350,000 storage facility has opened at Peterhead, as part of Peterhead Port Authority’s ambitious plans for its Smith Quay development. The storage base, which covers 8,000 square metres, provides additional working space to support vessel activities at the port’s £35million deepwater berth,
Germany: Hamburg Port Authority Unveils Plan for Quay Rebuilding
Hamburg Port Authority has announced plans for rebuilding of Little Grasbrook Hansa port quay. The wharf is located in Bremen, Hamburg-Mitte district in the district on the south side of Little Grasbrook Hansa port. The 300m long quay, including the Hansahöftes should be fundamentally overhauled. To
Germany: Officials Seek Bids for Weser River Dredging Project
Wasser- und Schifffahrtsamt Bremerhaven has announced tender for dredging works on the Weser waterway from km 55 to 91 (new) including survey work on a designated section. Approximately 4 million m³ of dredged soil to be retrieved. The Weser is a river in north-western Germany, Formed at Hann. Münde
The Netherlands: European Commission to Bring Forward New Measures Package for Ports in 2013
Visiting the port of Rotterdam today, European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas responsible for Transport announced his intention to… [mappress] Source: portofrotterdam, September 8, 2011;
Poland’s Minister of Infrastructure Visits DCT Gdansk
DCT Gdansk welcomes Poland’s Minister of Infrastructure Cezary Grabarczyk visited the container terminal yesterday. After welcoming President Lech Walesa, the Prime Minister and deputy Prime Minister in recent months, DCT Gdansk, the Polish container terminal, played host once again to one of the mo
UK: ABPmer Delivers River Hamble Maintenance Dredge Plan
ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd has prepared a Maintenance Dredge Plan on behalf of the River Hamble Harbour Authority (RHHA), in association with marina and boatyard owners on the river. The aim of the Plan was to collate information to assist both operators and regulators seeking, or giving
Belgium: Ports of Liege, Antwerp Expand Collaboration
The ports of Liège and Antwerp have decided to collaborate more closely with each other. Since 2006 the two port authorities have worked together in an economic collaboration association to market the Trilogiport multimodal platform in Liège. The two parties now seek to collaborate even more closely