port infrastructure

Port of Tanjung Pelepas plans to expand

Malaysia supports the plan by the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) to expand its operations and capacity. As Transport Minister Anthony Loke said, the Port will play a crucial role in attracting investments in several sectors to the southern part of Malaysia.

PTP aims to expand its capacity from the current 12.5 million TEUs to 30 TEUs over the last two years. Mr. Loke explained that as Johor is focused on logistics, it must become a logistics and distribution hub. In order for this to happen,...

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Works carried out at Port of Amsterdam to ensure safe way in the new lock

In order for ships to enter the new lock in the Port of Amsterdam in a safe way, Jasper Coremans, Project Coordinator of OpenIJ, explains that works are being conducted on the west side of the new lock to realise a proper approach channel.

In the southwest of the southern lock chamber wall of the new lock, the Port is building a ‘dividing wall’. This connects the new sea lock with the Middle Lock and serves as a flood defence and the future public road across the locks will be built on top of it.

https://safety4sea.com/works-carried-out-at-port-of-amsterdam-to-ensure-safe-way-in-the-new-lock/

Port of LA plans to develop Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal

The Port of Los Angeles announced a development opportunity for an Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal at Berths 46 and 50, as well as plans to launch a Request for Proposal (RFP) later this fall. The proposal targets cruise lines, terminal operators, and real estate developers, who want to create a new cruise terminal.

The opportunity regards development, operation, and maintenance of two cruise berths and landside terminal facilities, on and offsite parking and other amenities.

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https://safety4sea.com/port-of-la-plans-to-develop-outer-harbor-cruise-terminal/

Government’s Master Plan For “Monster” Port Infrastructure In Rafina

The Regional Council of Attica was held up yesterday in order to approve the Rafina Port’s “Development Plan and Master Plan”. According to the study, there are planned four main uses for Rafina Port, with equal four Port Authority Departments: The Port Authority for the Coastal Lines (Conventional...

https://www.ferryshippingnews.com/governments-master-plan-for-monster-port-infrastructure-in-rafina/

AAPA: US to provide US225 million for port infrastructure

According to a statement published by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the House Committee of Appropriations announced the funding of ports’ infrastructure in the US.

Specifically, the House fiscal-year 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) appropriations bill includes $225 million for port infrastructure development and $15 million for marine highway project.

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Hamilton port receives federal gvt investment

Transport Minister Marc Garneau visited Hamilton to announce an investment of $17.7 million in the Port of Hamilton from the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF). The federal investment will be matched by the Hamilton Port Authority (HPA), in support of the port’s $35.45 million Westport Modernization Project.

This project will see port lands used more efficiently, and be reconfigured to create new employment land development parcels. New transportation infrastructure will improve efficiency and...

http://container-news.com/hamilton-port-receives-federal-gvt-investment/

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