Japan’s port strategy: control the system, not just the project The Matarbari deep-sea port in Bangladesh has now moved into execution, with dredging underway by a Penta-Ocean Construction / TOA Corporation JV. The award itself is old news — the shift to active work is what matters. The bigger story is the structure behind it. Through the Japan International… Read More
By Mackenzie Eaglen (American Enterprise Institute) and Rep. Filemon Vela Jr. (D, Texas) The Navy’s challenges transcend this presidency and ordinary political churn. For decades shipbuilding was underfunded while maintenance, dry docks, and munitions also lagged. The result is strained at every layer, with future readiness sacrificed to meet today’s crisis. Shipsbreakdown, sailors have to… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Panama City, Fla., is working with Gulf County to develop a maritime training academy aimed at building a local pipeline of skilled labor, as workforce constraints continue to challenge shipbuilders across the industry. The planned Gulf County and Eastern Shipbuilding Group Maritime Academy will be located adjacent to the company’s Port St…. Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE; 30 April 2026 – NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC), a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction and marine dredging, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting resilient operational performance across its different vertical despite challenges amid evolving regional conditions. The UAE has continued to demonstrate stability and continuity, supported… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE; 28 April 2026 – NMDC Energy (ADX: NMDCENR), a leading provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for offshore and onshore energy clients, today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, recording revenue growth despite current regional conditions. The United Arab Emirates demonstrated strong levels of stability, business continuity,… Read More
