Monthly Archives: June 2015
Panama Canal – flooding of new Atlantic locks commenced
The Panama Canal Authority and main contractor Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC) have kicked off the initial flooding of the lower chamber of the Panama Canal’s new Atlantic locks, marking a major milestone in the multi-billion dollar expansion program. June 12, 2015 by Mike Schuler Read More
Egypt’s New Suez Canal will open on Aug. 6
ISMAILIA, Egypt, June 13 (Reuters) – Egypt’s New Suez Canal will open on Aug. 6, its overseer said on Saturday, a project President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sees as a potent symbol of national pride and a major chance to stimulate an economy suffering double-digit unemployment. The army began work Read More
Z Energy to dominate NZ fuel market after $NZ785m Chevron deal
Z Energy will control almost half the transport fuel market in New Zealand once it acquires Chevron New Zealand.
by Angela Macdonald-Smith
New Zealand petrol station owner Z Energy has capitalised on Chevron's retreat from the Australasian fuel supply market, sealing a $NZ785 million ($734 millio Read More

