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Building the hard Seawall at Maasvlakte 2
08-12-2010
Protect the newly sprayed-on land against the winter storms. That’s the Blockbuster. After the stormy season, the enormous crane will continue blocks in the new Maasvlakte sea defence.To protect the land from the sea, Maasvlakte 2 will have a hard seawall that stretches over a length...
Maasvlakte 2 and the port of Rotterdam
18-11-2010
The Maasvlakte is a large industrial area located in the North Sea. The Maasvlakte is part of the port of Rotterdam, and is the economic engine driving the city. Approximately 60,000 people are direct employees here, and it employs as many as 250,000 people indirectly. The port of Rotterda...
Port of Rotterdam Authority and PUMA Report Smooth Running of Maasvlakte 2 Construction Project
18-11-2010
The Port of Rotterdam Authority and contractor PUMA have reported that progress on the major port expansion project in Rotterdam at Maasvlakte 2 is running smoothly.The project at Maasvlakte 2 involves land reclamation in the North Sea and dredging of the port basins to expand the existing...
The Netherlands: Port of Rotterdam’s Maasvlakte 2 Construction Project Progressing Well
17-11-2010
World record: 3.8 million m3 sand in one weekThe construction of Maasvlakte 2, the land reclamation project in the North Sea that will enlarge the port of Rotterdam with 2,000 ha, is proceeding well. Two weeks ago, construction consortium PUMA shifted the largest amount of sand ever in one...