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Pinellas County Commissioners approved two items of business July 18 that moves forward work aimed at improving the water quality in Lake Seminole. Considered as an “impaired waterbody” due to elevated levels phosphorous and nitrogen in the lake, the county has been working to improve the water quality since it began to decline in the… Read More
Federal assistance may be on the way for the state’s latest Everglades restoration effort. But the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will need another month to figure out how to join in Senate President Joe Negron’s plan for a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee. Col. Jason Kirk, the Florida commander for the U.S…. Read More
The official signing ceremony for the concession agreement of the new container terminal was held on 25 July 2017 in Kribi, Cameroon, chaired by the Minister for Transport, Mr Edgar Alain Mébé Ngo’o, Bolloré Transport & Logistics said in its press release. Following an international call to tenders, the consortium of the French groups Bolloré… Read More
The Kootenay Lake Partnership is hosting a series of public open houses in August. The open houses — set for Boswell August 2, North Shore Hall August 8 and Kaslo August 15 — is an opportunity for the public to learn about the Kootenay Lake Shoreline Guidance Document, which is the result of a comprehensive… Read More
The Charleston Harbor deepening project is officially ready to begin construction. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District and the S.C. State Ports Authority signed a project partnership agreement Wednesday. The document is a legally binding agreement between the federal government and a non-federal sponsor of a water resources project, and it kicks off… Read More
The European Commission’s formal adoption of the General Block Exemption Regulations (GBER) guidance on state aid has stirred up reaction in the ports sector – not only because it has increased the highest possible state aid threshold to E150m, but also because the GEBR now effectively exempts most subsidised dredging activity – including both capital… Read More
DP World will advise on the development of two Indonesian ports to help the country grow its domestic and international trade. Following the signing of a technical assistance contract with the Indonesian government and port officials, DP World will share its knowledge and experience in increasing efficiencies, training and development for employees and developing multi-modal… Read More
In a Change of Command ceremony today at Faneuil Hall in Boston, Mass., District Commander Col. Christopher J. Barron passed the command flag, signifying change of command authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New England, to new District Commander Col. William M. Conde. Presiding over the ceremony was Maj. Gen. Kent Savre,… Read More
Three employees with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division were named recipients of the Corps’ Ernest P. Blankenship Awards during the division’s awards day Friday. Established in 1987, the Blankenship awards are among the highest honorary awards presented to Mississippi Valley Division employees by the local commander and cover three categories: engineer/scientist,… Read More
Ecuador’s Manta port, under new management, plans cruise-related improvements to the tune of US$15m, including building a passenger terminal. There is great potential to grow tourism in Manta and the surrounding area, according to Samuel Franco C., general manager, Terminal Portuario de Manta, who cited ‘beautiful reserves, parks, beaches and small, eco-friendly resort facilities.’ With… Read More