Project 11 plays a defining role in the future of Houston’s port. As this ambitious expansion moves full steam ahead, the region is seeing real progress, supporting efficient cargo movement, enhanced safety, and long-term economic benefits that ripple far beyond our docks. Led by Port Houston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Project… Read More
NEW BUFFALO — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, began dredging the federal navigation channel in New Buffalo Harbor on June 1. The dredging will remove about 15,000 cubic yards of shoaling in the harbor, which will be then used for the renourishment of about 1,500 feet south of the South Breakwater. According… Read More
The bidding notice for the deepening dredging of the Port of Santos channel to 16 meters (currently ranging between 14 and 15 meters, depending on the location) will be launched in the second half of this year. In parallel, rock removal (known as “derrocagem”) will begin at 33 points along the access channel—this is the… Read More
Basis for the Strategic Seaport Program (SSP) exists in various government publications including Executive Order 12656, “Assignment of Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities” “Federal plans should include appropriate involvement of and reliance upon private sector organizations in the response to national security emergencies.” Executive Order 12656 directs Federal departments to: – Identify facilities and resources, both government… Read More
How One Machine Restored a Dam Reservoir in Kenya 🇰🇪 Watermaster Photo of the Month | JUNE Too much mud. Too many plants. Reservoirs are man-made lakes that store water for drinking, farming, industry, and electricity. But when they fill up with silt and invasive vegetation, they stop working properly. That’s what happened at the… Read More
