Ports & Harbours – Page 25
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NewsStrategic European lock marks 40 years
One of the biggest and most efficient river locks in Europe - the Schleuse Iffezheim on the Rhine in Germany - is 40 years old this year and officials say that without it Switzerland and parts of France would be unreachable by waterway.
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NewsOffshore hub Cuxhaven adds new berths
The rapidly expanding German Bight port of Cuxhaven has put two more offshore-oriented ship handling berths into operation, started expansion work on another and remains on track to complete a big combined berth and multi-purpose handling facility next year.
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NewsDevelopments for renewables and larger vessels at Ouistreham
Significant developments are taking place at the northern French port of Ouistreham that are aimed at allowing access for larger vessels as well as creating 30 to 40 additional waiting spaces in the water for pleasure boats and facilitating safety and emergency operations.
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News€92 million lock opens for Euro traffic
A giant new river lock which can handle modern river and canal motor ships up to 110m in length and will significantly improve European waterway transport, has been inaugurated on the River Weser near Minden in northern Germany.
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NewsTroubled German lock to close again
Two years after unexpected repairs closed it down for more than a twelve month period, the €233 million Kaiserschleuse Lock in Bremerhaven, built just six years ago, is to close again for repairs costing €24.5 million.
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NewsSea and land civils increase Norddeich clout
The small German ferry port of Norddeich on the North Sea is adding more berths and new land logistics handling areas to meet increasing traffic and bigger ships.
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NewsDredging and reclamation at Genoa
Embracing responsibility in urban planning, infrastructure upgrade and marine environmental protection – An Italian case study with Genoa Port Authority.
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NewsUK producer of concrete breakwaters
Gael Force Engineering’s first floating concrete breakwater has recently been launched and is considered to be an enormous achievement for the UK-based pontoon manufacturer.
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NewsMajor investment in Dundee
The Port of Dundee in Scotland is working on developing facilities in the port to create a centre for the de-commissioning of offshore oil assets from the North Sea.
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NewsDanish ports expand
There is considerable expansion activity at Danish ports partly to cope with accommodating larger ships and partly to cope with increasing trade. Another spur for expansion has also come from the increased activity on wind farm construction in both the North and the Baltic Seas where Denmark has become a ...
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NewsRecycling plant will tackle high energy costs
A UK naval port will benefit from reduced carbon footprint and energy costs following work to install a specialist recycling plant.
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NewsEsbjerg: Ahead of the times
“Generally, I’d say wind port operations should be so smooth their contribution goes almost unnoticed. Helping cargo to run through, just like water,” said Jesper Bank of the port of Esbjerg.
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NewsABIS supports Spanish port development
UK-based ABIS Holdings Energy Services will support the development and operation of an offshore supply base operating in the Port of Arinaga, on Spain’s Gran Canaria island.
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NewsNew £16.5 million pier for Lerwick
The biggest expansion yet to service port users at Lerwick Harbour, Shetland Islands, UK was officially opened in mid July.
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NewsThames air quality research
As air quality in cities worldwide, and the ticking time bomb it could represent for public health, rises to the top of many news agendas, the Port of London Authority (PLA) in the UK is working with the Mayor of London and Transport for London on new research to help ...
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NewsMarina build in demanding conditions
Vileo Marinas of Finland has signed an agreement to supply the town of Klaksvik, on the Faroe Islands, with a small boat marina.
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NewsWork starts on €30 Million Bremerhaven quay revamp
A start has finally been made on the renewal of Bremerhaven’s derelict 110 year old Westkaje - a project which will also widen the German port’s Kaiserhafen III basin and ease vehicle handling
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NewsSolid Future tipped for Port Knock
A solid future as an “ideal location” for heavy load component handling and offshore services is being tipped for Port Knock on Germany’s North Sea Ems Estuary.
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NewsMonaco expansion starts
Work has started on the major land reclamation project planned for the state of Monaco. The project will add 6 hectares of valuable land to the tiny state and will be used for high rise apartments in additions to a variety of public facilities.
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NewsBriggs Marine expands at Liverpool port
UK-owned marine contractor Briggs Marine has commissioned new waterside facilities in the Port of Liverpool.
