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From the banks of the Mississippi River, a group of stakeholders saw the site where the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port is completing federal permits. “This would be a $27.95 million project,” said Ann Schneider, a consultant who is working with the port commission on grant applications. Sixty-five business, government and community leaders gathered Monday at… Read More
Government has released funds for the desilting of major drains in the national capital and the Tema Metropolitan Area (TMA), to deal with the perennial flooding problem in Accra and other parts of the country. The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Nii Laryea Afotey Agbo revealed this to Citi News. On Sunday, some parts of the… Read More
Crowley Puerto Rico Services announced today that it is continuing to deliver on its commitment to Puerto Rico with the execution of an additional $21 million construction contract for improvements and upgrades at its Isla Grande port terminal in San Juan. It is the latest in a series of investments in support of the trade… Read More
The Georgia Ports Authority approved $7.5 million on Monday for the first big steps toward building a new seaport terminal on the Savannah River, to be operated jointly with South Carolina. Both states have spent years discussing, studying and debating the proposed $4.5 billion Jasper Ocean Terminal, which would occupy 1,500 acres in Jasper County,… Read More
The Port of Seattle announced Monday that it is now accepting public comments on an Environmental Impact Statement for improvements at its Terminal 5, which will include berth deepening, dock strengthening and electrical upgrades to power larger cranes. John Creighton, President of the Port of Seattle Commission, said that “we have to be at the… Read More
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) was named preferred bidder last year to build six miles of lagoon wall in Swansea Bay. However, after significant efforts, CHEC’s design was found to have ‘limited workability’. The marine works package will now be retendered. Belgian dredging contractor Jan de Nul is expected to be among those to renew… Read More
A long-awaited dredging project is inching closer to become a reality. The dredging of Hammonds Cove, which has been a top budget priority of Community Board 10, has received an extra $150,000 in the 2016-17 New York State budget, sources said. This comes on top of the $1 million allocation secured by Senator Jeff Klein… Read More
Work is underway to dig out the shipping port at St. Joseph and Benton Harbor. Compared to past years, harbor workers say right now, conditions are favorable and they’ve moved thousands of tons this month. A dredging crew from Sault St. Marie, arrived last night to begin digging some of the sand deposits in the… Read More
Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) has deferred a decision on the Maharashtra government’s proposal to undertake dredging at the mouth of River Tiracol to avoid duplication of process, as another proposal is pending before the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Maharashtra maritime board (MMD) and the Maharashtra home department had sought GCZMA approval for clearing… Read More
A proposed $88.6 million dredging and expansion project at the Port of Palm Beach’s harbor is off the table for now, but a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief’s Report stating that the improvements are needed will remain open until 2021. On Thursday, the Port of Palm Beach Commission voted to accept executive director Manuel… Read More
The city will head to court so it can complete future beach replenishment projects at Chic’s Beach. On May 24, the Circuit Court will decide if Chesapeake Beach, or Chic’s Beach, is public, and confirm the city has an easement that allows crews to add sand to the shoreline. “We believe that’s already been the… Read More
Solutions are on the horizon, but for the near future, at least, boaters will still have to contend with a longer haul and shallow water at Barnegat and Little Egg inlets, respectively. For Stafford Township and Long Beach Island residents, getting to Barnegat Inlet has taken longer than usual over the past two seasons due… Read More
U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow have sent a letter urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to quickly complete its Economic Reevaluation Report so the process of upgrading the Soo Locks can begin. Last year the Obama administration approved $1.35 million for the Corps’ request to review upgrades and to replace the Davis… Read More
The government has allocated more than two billion baht for dredging waterways nationwide to increase their capacity to retain water during the upcoming rainy season. The project will be conducted in response to the government’s policy to enhance the capacity of water catchments around the country marking the 70th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s… Read More
The dredging of the access channel to the port of Maputo to allow the entry of vessels of up to 80 tons of gross tonnage will begin in May following the signing of a contract recently, Sunday newspaper Domingo reported. The contract, worth US$100 million for a 10-month contract was signed by the Maputo Port… Read More