An ambitious plan to create a 400-acre terminal to assemble and deploy floating offshore wind turbines at the Port of Long Beach has received $20 million from the California Energy Commission, POLB officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The announcement came about a month after the Trump administration said it would move to cancel federal funding for… Read More
Container operations at Europe’s largest port, Rotterdam, have come to a standstill as lashers began a 48-hour strike on Wednesday afternoon to demand higher wages, while harbour pilots’ protests in neighbouring Antwerp-Bruges continue to disrupt marine traffic. Dutch union FNV said workers at International Lashing Services and Matrans Marine Services — the two lashing firms… Read More
A proud moment unfolded last Friday as global maritime contractor Boskalis marked a major milestone with the christening and launch of its latest trailing suction hopper dredger, Seaway, at the Royal IHC shipyard in Krimpen aan den IJssel. The event drew an impressive crowd of more than 3,000 attendees, including employees, suppliers, and invited guests, all gathered to witness the… Read More
Introduction As winter approaches, Latvia’s ports are busy ensuring their waterways remain navigable and safe for vessel operations. Among the key players in this essential seasonal effort is Filia Dredging, a company recognized for its precision, reliability, and commitment to maritime infrastructure. Through targeted winter port preparation projects, Filia Dredging has once again demonstrated its… Read More
A win-win for young people and for the port of Rotterdam The Port of Rotterdam Authority and the Sea Ranger Service are starting a special three-year collaboration. Harbour Master René de Vries and Wietse van der Werf (founder and CEO of the Sea Ranger Service) signed an agreement for this purpose. It will allow young… Read More
