Growth in the historic period resulted from the expansion of seaborne trade, growth in manufacturing and heavy industries and expansion and modernization of existing ports. Factors that negatively affected growth in the historic period were political uncertainties and cheaper air cargo services. This report describes and explains the marine and ports construction market and covers… Read More
The $54.2M project deepened and expanded canals to accommodate larger vessels. California-based marine solutions company Curtin Maritime Corp. has completed the San Juan Harbor dredging and deepening project, removing nearly 3 million cubic yards (76 million cubic feet) of silt and sand from the San Juan Bay. The $54.2 million firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by… Read More
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) acknowledged that illegal mineral exploitation, particularly sand and gravel mining in riverbeds, has been a persistent topic of concern. HÀ NỘI – The illegal mining of sand and gravel from riverbeds persists in several areas, causing significant loss of national mineral resources. The illegal sand miners take… Read More
With the recent update to avian taxonomy released by eBird, bird enthusiasts frantically rifle through their life lists, a record of all species seen or heard, and look to celebrate the addition of newly recognized species. The house wren (Troglodytes aedon) has been split into nine distinct species, delighting bird watchers globally who can now add to… Read More
Authorities are expected to approve funding at the end of the month for the restoration of Agia Pelagia’s beach, which has significantly eroded over time. The estimated budget for the project is €1.5 million. This funding will cover initiatives such as sand replenishment and other restoration measures to restore the beach’s original width. During a recent… Read More
