Royal HaskoningDHV from The Netherlands has won the multi-million USD contract to supervise the construction of the extension of the main port of Jakarta, Indonesia, Tanjung Priok. The contract is part of the North Kalibaru Terminal Development and the first phase includes the development of a new 4.5 million TEUs container terminal allowing the
Read moreIndonesia will send a delegation to China later this month to seek a higher price for its liquefied natural gas, the head of oil and gas upstream watchdog SKK Migas said Monday. “We’ve met with Cnooc officials” during their visit last week, Rudi Rubiandi told reporters. “Our delegation will go to China on May
Read moreYour daily news service from ports around the world. In this HOT PORT NEWS, read about: * Saudi Arabia, Rabigh – Revised port charges * Indonesia, Anyer Terminal – Re-opening of jetty, ahead of schedule * Singapore, Singapore – Construction of solid handling pier & protection bund DATE: May 14, 2013 COUNTRY: Saudi Arabia
Read more(SeeNews) – May 14, 2013 – Indonesia’s state-owned port company PT Pelabuhan Indonesia I (Persero), or Pelindo I, saw its net profit and revenues grow by over 36% year-on-year to IDR 93 billion (USD 9.5m/EUR 7.3m) and IDR 238 billion, respectively, in the first quarter, mainly thanks to higher container handling volumes. The port
Read moreProsecutors rejected a plea bargain offer by the captain of the cruise ship Costa Concordia, which capsized off Italy’s west coast last year with the loss of 32 lives, lawyers said on Tuesday. Captain Francesco Schettino is accused of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship. He has admitted making mistakes but says he
Read moreThe Operation Commander of the EU Naval Force, Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant, has issued a renewed warning that Somali pirates are still determined to get out to sea and, if presented with an easy target, will attack. “I am very concerned that seafarers and nations will lower their guard and support for counter piracy
Read moreFifteen warships from nine countries around the world, including the latest patrol vessels, frigates, corvettes and destroyers, sailed into Singapore for the Warships Display at IMDEX Asia 2013, taking place at Changi Exhibition Center from May 14-16, 2013.The U.S. Navy’s first ever littoral combat ship, USS Freedom, in its maiden overseas deployment, was among
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