It's on us. Share your news here.


Categories for Project Updates & Industry Developments
Article Image

Dredging Time

India

Before Durbar move a number of meetings were held to ensure the continued and accelerated dredging of the flood spill channel as well as of the River itself. However, as usual the Durbar Move slows down everything in the valley as the rulers totally forget the poor souls left behind in the valley in almost… Read More

Article Image

Estuary Near Kaesong Complex Needs Dredging: Institute

Korea, Republic of

The estuary of a river near the Kaesong industrial complex is full of sand and must be dredged to facilitate coastal development, a state-run research institute said Monday. The Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency (KHOA) revealed the details of the Ryesong River — which flows past Kaesong, home to an inter-Korean industrial zone, and joins… Read More

Article Image

Dredging Shovel Market | Global Market Detailed Report 2018-2023 and More…

United States

Why Is Global Dredging shovel Market Research Report A Key Document? Amidst some interesting developments taking place in different countries, Researchunt has released a report on the Dredging shovel market. The report provided a number of aspects like the existing status and provided the outlook besides indicating the key players’ performance over the years. The… Read More

Article Image

Unalaska Endorses USACE’s Recommendation To Dredge To 58 Feet Deep

AK, United States

While construction is still years away, a proposal to streamline shipping traffic through the Port of Dutch Harbor has cleared several early hurdles. In 2018, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finished a two-year feasibility study, recommended a dredging project, and won initial approval from the Unalaska City Council. The Corps is looking to blast… Read More

Article Image

Why De Anza Cove Wetland Restoration Would Help Protect us Against Sea-level Rise

CA, United States

The last remaining patch of wetland in Mission Bay, just east of Crown Point, fosters meandering tidal creeks, colorful vegetation, flocks of squabbling birds, and abundant tiny creatures. Nearby lies an area of Mission Bay Park that has, for the last 50 years, been leased to the De Anza Cove mobile home community. This space… Read More

Article Image

Warner, Kaine Announce $15.5 Million in Virginia Inland Port Improvements

VA, United States

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced that the Department of Transportation is awarding the Port of Virginia $15,500,197 to increase terminal capacity at the Virginia Inland Port (VIP) in Front Royal. The Port of Virginia built the inland port 30 years ago to extend the reach of Virginia’s ports, help distribute commerce among… Read More

Article Image

Full Ahead for Four-stroke Engine Builders

United Kingdom

Hybrid and emission reducing solutions for four-stroke engines were out in force at the International Workboat Show in New Orleans last month. Technology group Wärtsilä arguably stole the show with the introduction of its first ever high-speed engine. Developed in collaboration with Liebherr, the Wärtsilä 14 is a high-speed, compact engine designed to fit requirements… Read More

Article Image

The Future of Automated Ports

NY, United States

The challenges are significant, but careful planning and implementation can surmount them. Executive summary Although ports have adopted automation more slowly than comparable sectors, notably mining and warehousing, the pace is now starting to accelerate. Automated ports are safer than conventional ones. The number of human-related disruptions falls, and performance becomes more predictable. Yet the… Read More

Article Image

Royal Caribbean to Build Nearly $100M Cruise Terminal in Galveston

TX, United States

Royal Caribbean expects to bring some of its largest ships to Galveston after investing close to $100 million to build a new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston. “When we’re investing this heavily in the construction of a terminal and entering into long-term lease agreements, then that usually signifies that we will be bringing… Read More

Article Image

British Ports Association Looks at Opportunities for Coastal Shipping

United Kingdom

Seizing the opportunity to utilize the UK’s diverse range of ports for short sea shipping was the topic of the British Ports Association’s coastal shipping seminar held in London on November 29. The agenda profiled bulk and unitized coastal shipping operations around the UK, examining opportunities and challenges facing the sector. Speakers outlined aspirations to… Read More

Article Image

Mayor Willing to Find $1M for Marsh Funding; Council Revotes to Include Federal Lobbyist

WA, United States

In an evening of twists and turns during deliberations over Mayor Dave Earling’s proposed 2019 budget, the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night moved a step closer to approving $1 million that would be used for Edmonds Marsh restoration, and reversed its decision on funding a federal lobbyist. Councilmember Diane Buckshnis, who has been pushing for… Read More

Article Image

The Next Step in PhilaPort’s $300M Revitalization? A New Training Center for Workers

PA, United States

The Delaware River is being dredged so bigger ships can come through. The giant cranes have arrived, able to unload the world’s largest container ships. And the Port of Philadelphia, now known as PhilaPort, received its largest one this year. What’s next for the $300 million state-backed revitalization? Training workers. In January 2019, PhilaPort will… Read More

Article Image

Charleston Ports Agency Gets $25M Grant to Fund Inland Port Expansion

SC, United States

The State Ports Authority is getting a $25 million federal grant to help pay for an expansion at a Spartanburg County cargo hub that links the Upstate with the Charleston waterfront. The funds — part of the Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development program — are administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The award… Read More

Article Image

Port of Baltimore Awarded $6.5 Million to Upgrade Berth Accommodations

MD, United States

The Port of Baltimore is getting a $6.5 million federal grant to build an additional 50-foot-deep berth to accommodate large containerships. “The more cargo, the more money we make and the more jobs we create,” said U.S. Rep. C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger, whose district includes the port. “This is really going to help the port.” Ruppersberger… Read More

Article Image

Expanded Texas Shipping Lane Could Help Cut Trade Deficit by $50B

TX, United States

After three decades of wrangling, Texas officials have approved funding to expand the Port of Corpus Christi, which will widen and deepen its shipping channel — a project that will have national and international implications. The $360 million Corpus Christi Channel Improvement Project is expected to be a boon to Texas oil drillers as large… Read More

It's on us. Share your news here.
Submit Your News Today

Join Our
Newsletter
Click to Subscribe