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European Bulk Services Expands Dry Bulk Storage Capacity (The Netherlands)
European Bulk Services (EBS) has commenced asphalting a 4.8-hectare site adjacent to the Laurenshaven Terminal in the Botlek area. 250,000 to 300,000 tonnes of dry bulk cargo such as coal and minerals can be stored here from 2012 onwards. The terminal’s existing grounds have been improved and rearra
Completion of Water Intake Construction on River Psou Expected in Autumn 2012 (Russia)
Construction of a water intake on the River Psou will be concluded in autumn 2012, Yuga.ru reports. (vestnikkavkaza) [mappress] Source: vestnikkavkaza, August 1, 2011
The Netherlands: IADC Presents Cost Standards Indexation 2011
A guide to cost standards for dredging equipment 2009, prepared by IADC from data exclusively collected for this purpose, gives the replacement value ex-works, yard or importer and exclusive of VAT, in Europe on 1 January 2009 for several types of dredging equipment. The values given in this publica
Germany: Dortmund Terminal Grows Steadily
The Container Terminal Dortmund (CTD) expects to transfer 300,000 TEU this year, 5% more than the 287,000 TEU of 2010 when a growth of more than 13% was recorded. It is expected that the limit of the terminal capacity will be reached in about two years, with 190,000 movements, or around 325,000 TEU.
UK: DP World to Spend USD 2.5 Billion on London Deepwater Gateway
DP World Ltd. is preparing to spend 1.5 billion pounds ($2.5 billion) on Britain’s first deepwater port in at least 20 years at a time when… By Scott Hamilton (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, July 27, 2011;
The Netherlands: Construction of Maasvlakte 2 Proceeds According to Schedule
The construction of Maasvlakte 2, the expansion of the Port of Rotterdam, is proceeding according to schedule. Currently work is focusing on building the hard seawall, dredging the quays for the first container terminals and the preparations for the construction of infrastructure like roads, interse
Spain: Controversial Land Reclamation Project Damages La Linea Beaches ?
A ROW is brewing between Gibraltar and La Linea over the Rock’s controversial land reclamation programme… (theolivepress) [mappress] Source: theolivepress, July 21, 2011;
Belgium: Port of Antwerp Receives Capesize MG Courage
The deepening of the Western Scheldt has made the port of Antwerp easily accessible not only to Ultra Large Container Ships of over 10,000 TEU but also to capesize vessels, as demonstrated by yesterday’s arrival of the MG Courage with an enormous cargo of steam coal for the German market. The vessel
Sventoji Port Cleanup Moves Ahead (Lithuania)
If weather conditions are favourable, Sventoji Port which was covered in sand may again serve yachts in a couple of weeks, even though there… By Danuta Pavilenene (baltic-course) [mappress] Source: baltic-course, July 20, 2011;
Port of Falmouth Masterplan Unveiled (UK)
Fears that the Port of Falmouth Masterplan would include proposals for new housing in and around the docks have proved unfounded… (cospp) [mappress] Source: cospp, July 18, 2011;
German Government Supports Port Projects in Kenya
The Germany government is interested in supporting projects in Kenya, including the multi-billion dollar Lamu port infrastructure … (crewing) [mappress] Source: crewing, July 14, 2011;
Bakker Sliedrecht Continues Collaboration with Chinese Clients
Bakker Sliedrecht, of The Netherlands, says that after many years of successful cooperation with Chinese shipyards in Tianjin and Dalian, … (motorship) [mappress] Source: motorship, July 14, 2011;
Council Approves Port of Falmouth Development (UK)
Cornwall Council cabinet today unanimously approved proposals for the development of the Port of Falmouth that will create and protect … (businesscornwall) [mappress] Source: businesscornwall, July 14, 2011;
CCCC Hosts Montenegro Transport Minister to Discuss Port Project (China)
On July 5, Chen Fenjian, vice president of CCCC, met with a delegation headed by Andrija Lompar, Minister of Transport and Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Montenegro at CCCC Building, having an in-depth discussion with the guests on CCCC’s involvement in the infrastructural construction of Monte