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By Peter Bowe, Publisher, DredgeWire In 2025, the DredgeWire Stock Index (DWSI)—a basket of publicly traded maritime companies—didn’t just rise; it clobbered the broader market, delivering a 36% return, roughly double the S&P 500. Several constituents posted triple-digit or high double-digit gains, underscoring that maritime infrastructure has become one of the most powerful investment themes… Read More
Dutch prosecutors seek fines over €500,000 against two former subsidiaries of construction group VolkerWessels over alleged bribery on a bridge project in the island of Saint Maarten. Prosecutors are asking for a €525,000 fine against Volker Construction International (VCI) and Volker Stevin Caribbean (VSC), accusing the companies of bribing Saint Maarten’s former infrastructure minister between… Read More
The government of Argentina’s Santa Fe province said it expects more than $500 million in port and logistics investments to be consolidated throughout 2026, aimed at strengthening infrastructure across several locations in the province. The announcement was made by Governor Maximiliano Pullaro and Production Development Minister Gustavo Puccini as part of an integrated public policy… Read More
Our journey in India began in 1926, when Maharaja Jam Saheb of Nawanagar—cricket legend and visionary leader—acquired the country’s first Royal IHC cutter suction dredger. That decision marked the start of a century‑long partnership in shaping India’s maritime landscape. From those royal beginnings to becoming a trusted partner in India’s industrial growth, Royal IHC has… Read More
Amsterdam, 20 January 2026 – Arcadis N.V. (Arcadis), the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, announced its share buyback program to be completed on 16 January 2026. Since the start of the share buyback program on 1 October 2025, a total of 4,575,796 ordinary shares… Read More
Dutch prosecutors seek fines over €500,000 against two former subsidiaries of construction group VolkerWessels over alleged bribery on a bridge project in the island of Saint Maarten. Prosecutors are asking for a €525,000 fine against Volker Construction International (VCI) and Volker Stevin Caribbean (VSC), accusing the companies of bribing Saint Maarten’s former infrastructure minister between… Read More
By Peter Bowe, Publisher, DredgeWire In 2025, the DredgeWire Stock Index (DWSI)—a basket of publicly traded maritime companies—didn’t just rise; it clobbered the broader market, delivering a 36% return, roughly double the S&P 500. Several constituents posted triple-digit or high double-digit gains, underscoring that maritime infrastructure has become one of the most powerful investment themes… Read More
MONROVIA — Liberia has introduced a permit for gold and diamond dredging, lifting a ban on the mining method associated with pollution. Meanwhile, that is exactly the opposite of what has been done in Ghana, where it has been outlawed. Both countries’ actions come at a time of a new report by the United Nations Office on… Read More
Our journey in India began in 1926, when Maharaja Jam Saheb of Nawanagar—cricket legend and visionary leader—acquired the country’s first Royal IHC cutter suction dredger. That decision marked the start of a century‑long partnership in shaping India’s maritime landscape. From those royal beginnings to becoming a trusted partner in India’s industrial growth, Royal IHC has… Read More
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Hong Kong – Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly participated in the Project Cost Management Forum 2025, held on 7 November in Hong Kong. Organized by the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Forum brought together local and international industry leaders… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 November 2025: In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has announced the successful end of the submission period for the third edition of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards…. Read More
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Summary: The French born logistics and supply chain expert Guillaume Sauzedde is starting in his new role as Managing Director of Maersk’s Region Europe. Copenhagen – With the start of the new year, Guillaume Sauzedde has assumed the role as Regional Managing Director for Europe Region. The French national with over 25 years’ experience in the logistics… Read More
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 8 January 2026 – Van Oord is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jeroen Sanders as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), effective 1 March 2026. Van Oord’s transformation agenda is fundamental to support our ambition of focused profitable growth. The CTO will be a member of the Executive Committee. Jeroen brings more than 28 years of experience in leading… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 January 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced a series of senior executive appointments to its Logistics Cluster, further strengthening its leadership team under the direction of Jochen Thewes, who was recently appointed as the CEO of the… Read More
Classification society Korean Register (KR) has appointed Lee Yongsok as its 26th chairman and chief executive. Lee, who took the helm following an election at an extraordinary general assembly held on December 23, is a long-serving KR executive, having joined the society in 1995. Over the past three decades he has held a range of… Read More
DEME’s next‑generation wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Wind, is steadily making her way to Europe. This marks another important step toward her upcoming delivery and operational readiness. After passing the Cape of Good Hope, the vessel had a brief stopover in Walvis Bay (Namibia) for bunkers, to stock up on provisions, and crew change. With… Read More
The installation of the last wind turbine at the 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan was completed last week, marking a successful conclusion of the wind turbine build-out and a landmark milestone for the offshore wind industry in the Asia-Pacific region. Located 35–60 kilometres off the coast of Changhua County, Taiwan,… Read More
The load-out of the first batch of monopiles for the Baltica 2 project in Poland has been completed. The finished steel foundations have been placed onto a barge and started their voyage to the feeder port in Rønne, Denmark. This marks the transition from manufacturing to offshore logistics. For Baltica 2 the largest offshore wind… Read More
DEME has taken delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Energi, today at the CIMC Raffles Shipyard. As the sister vessel of the recently delivered Norse Wind, Norse Energi is purpose‑built to install the next generation of large-scale offshore wind turbines. Featuring advanced technology, exceptional lifting and loading capabilities, and sustainable design… Read More
The government of Argentina’s Santa Fe province said it expects more than $500 million in port and logistics investments to be consolidated throughout 2026, aimed at strengthening infrastructure across several locations in the province. The announcement was made by Governor Maximiliano Pullaro and Production Development Minister Gustavo Puccini as part of an integrated public policy… Read More
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the deepwater port being planned for Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro will address logistics bottlenecks to the benefit of farmers and fisherfolk in the province. The DA said the port, to be implemented by the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority, is designed to accommodate large vessels and improve the movement… Read More
Payra Port, conceived as Bangladesh’s third seaport to reduce dependence on Chattogram and lower logistics costs, is edging towards functional irrelevance as stalled maintenance dredging has silted up its access channel, sharply reducing ship calls. The consequences are now adding to port congestion, raising power generation costs at two coal-based plants, and exposing serious gaps… Read More
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday inaugurated the Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), charging members to uphold accountability and drive reforms aimed at improving efficiency in Nigeria’s ports. The inauguration, held at the ministry’s conference room in Abuja, followed the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu… Read More
Dredging operations on the Pantal River in Dagupan City have been suspended for nearly four months as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) awaits budget approval, raising concerns over flooding ahead of the rainy season. DPWH officials said no funds have yet been approved for the project, but they expect the budget to… Read More
The District Council of Robe has secured significant new coastal funding as part of a broader, staged coastal protection and adaptation program, strengthening Council’s long-term response to erosion, storm damage and climate risk. Council has successfully secured $235,000 in Coast Protection Grant funding to deliver two priority coastal protection projects at Fox Beach, with support… Read More
Conservation dredging by the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has significantly improved navigability of key waterways in Tahirpur upazila, reviving trade, easing transportation and creating fresh employment opportunities in the region. As dredging has restored water flow in the Patlai, Baulai and Rakti rivers, cargo vessels carrying coal and stones are once again operating… Read More
JAKARTA – The Mayor of North Jakarta, Hendra Hidayat, explained that his party continued to handle the flood that hit a number of areas by optimizing the pump engine owned by the North Jakarta Water Resources (SDA) Sudin on Sunday, January 18, 2026, afternoon. “We are pumping as much as possible, all of the pumps… Read More
Dear EarthTalk: “What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?” — O.H., via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme,… Read More
Dear EarthTalk: What is “sand mining” and why is it bad for the environment? – O.H., Via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),… Read More
Alberta’s government is acting on 15 recommendations from the Sand and Gravel Task Force to modernize private land sand and gravel pit regulations, aiming to streamline approvals, reduce delays and support economic growth. Sand and gravel are critical for building roads, homes and infrastructure across the province. Officials say the reforms will protect the environment,… Read More
PORAC, Pampanga, Philippines – The supplies of sand and gravel for the construction sector in Luzon are expected to drop as all 40 quarry operators and 850 haulers in this town, Pampanga’s biggest source of the aggregates, closed their sites since Friday night and gave up at least P128 million of gross sales for two… Read More
China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group (CMSI) has confirmed an order for a series of bulk carriers with Global Chartering as the dry bulk expert moves ahead with fleet expansion. Global Chartering, the 50:50 joint venture between steelmaker ArcelorMittal and dry bulk expert DryLog, has finalized an agreement with China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group (CMSI) for… Read More
The Chinese government-owned Jiangnan Shipyard is building a 25,000 container nuclear-powered ship. It would be a world-first for nuclear propulsion to be used for a container vessel, though it has been used in aircraft carriers and submarines. This project, if successful, would drastically impact commercial shipping, which is struggling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and… Read More
DEME’s next‑generation wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Wind, is steadily making her way to Europe. This marks another important step toward her upcoming delivery and operational readiness. After passing the Cape of Good Hope, the vessel had a brief stopover in Walvis Bay (Namibia) for bunkers, to stock up on provisions, and crew change. With… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The contract was announced at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 in Qatar. Auxiliary fleet support The order follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Damen and the QENF… Read More
Summary Firm hopes for deal capable of getting all regulatory approvals Deal requires approval from China, US, UK, EU, and others Chairman Victor Li misses analyst briefing for first time H1 underlying profit up 11%, net profit down 92% HONG KONG, Aug 14 (Reuters) – CK Hutchison (0001.HK), opens new tab said on Thursday its $22.8 billion… Read More
As a result of the growing demand for Beavers®, Royal IHC has decided to expand its production capacity. In addition to their Dutch production capacity, Royal IHC has selected VAHALI Shipyards to build standard cutter suction dredgers (CSD) at its yard in Serbia. The first steel plates were cut last week, marking the official start… Read More
Maersk has entered into a partnership with Castlery, a Singaporean furniture retailer, for a multi-year global integrated logistics and fulfilment agreement. By leveraging Maersk’s capabilities in managing supply chains amid ongoing disruptions, the partnership will enable Castlery to offer seamless delivery for its customers, reducing wait times for orders to one to two months, approximately… Read More
Rotterdam, the Netherlands – Van Oord’s Spanish subsidiary, Dravo S.A., has signed a contract with the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) for an important coastal protection and beach nourishment project along the Portuguese coastline. This initiative aims to restore and reinforce one of Portugal’s most prominent tourist beaches, ensuring long-term resilience against erosion and supporting sustainable tourism…. Read More
Damen Shipyards Group has announced a contract with the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces (QENF) for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 3212. The contract was announced at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 in Qatar. Auxiliary fleet support The order follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Damen and the QENF… Read More
Ålesund | Norway: VARD, the Norwegian subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group and one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed a new contract with existing customer Ocean Infinity, for the design and construction of four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels (MPVs). The value of the contract exceeds 200 million euros. The contract also… Read More
Damen Naval expands Colombian involvement by contracting Georg Fischer for the PES project in LATAM. Under this project, a Damen SIGMA frigate will be built by COTECMAR, at their shipyard in Cartagena. Georg Fischer in LATAM has been contracted for the delivery of all plastic piping for the PES project. Besides the supply of plastic piping, Damen Naval’s… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for $27.6 million to conduct maintenance dredging of portions of the Delaware River and Wilmington Harbor federal shipping channels. Approximately three million cubic yards of sediment will be dredged from the Marcus Hook, Deepwater Point, and New Castle Ranges… Read More
GABORONE, Botswana—Subject-matter experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District recently traveled to Gaborone, Botswana to conduct an Environmental Soil Screening Workshop with the Botswana Defense Force (BDF) at their shooting ranges. In support of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the U.S…. Read More
USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Lt. Col. Jason A. Supnet, military deputy chief of contracting for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, has been named the 2025 USACE 51C Commissioned Officer of the Year as part of the USACE Excellence in Contracting Awards Program. The award recognizes Supnet’s contributions to strengthening the… Read More
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal year 2025 Petaluma River Channel Maintenance Dredging Project. The amount of this action is $9,165,400. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Petaluma, California, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 29, 2025. Fiscal 2025… Read More
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Summary Firm hopes for deal capable of getting all regulatory approvals Deal requires approval from China, US, UK, EU, and others Chairman Victor Li misses analyst briefing for first time H1 underlying profit up 11%, net profit down 92% HONG KONG, Aug 14 (Reuters) – CK Hutchison (0001.HK), opens new tab said on Thursday its $22.8 billion… Read More
As a result of the growing demand for Beavers®, Royal IHC has decided to expand its production capacity. In addition to their Dutch production capacity, Royal IHC has selected VAHALI Shipyards to build standard cutter suction dredgers (CSD) at its yard in Serbia. The first steel plates were cut last week, marking the official start… Read More
STORY: Security camera footage from the port showed huge cranes falling over one by one after the first impact. Kocaeli governor said in a statement that there were no injuries or environmental effects reported. Reuters was able to confirm the location from the color and positioning of the cranes, the structure of the port which… Read More