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In the coming months, we will be introducing the various non-paper sessions included in the Dredging Days 2026 programme. This time, the session focussing on Africa. It’s a Zoo out there – let’s take a closer look! Africa is famous for its breathtaking wildlife and incredible biodiversity. From the sweeping savannas to dense rainforests, vast deserts, and… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE; 05 February 2026 – NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC), a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction and marine dredging, today announced a strong set of financial results for 2025, reporting revenues of AED 28.8 billion, up 10% y-o-y, with the UAE representing 81% of total revenues and international markets representing the remaining 19%. Net… Read More
SINGAPORE, 6 February 2026 – PaxOcean, a homegrown premier shipyard group and part of Kuok Maritime Group (KMG), has today officially opened a new S$200 million shipyard at 5 Jalan Samulun (5JS) . The opening of 5JS marks a significant investment by the Group and a milestone that reinforces Singapore’s position as a leading global hub for maritime engineering,… Read More
A.P. Moller – Maersk slipped into the red in its Ocean division during the fourth quarter, posting its first quarterly loss in years as the container giant navigates the difficult shift from Cape of Good Hope diversions back toward Suez Canal transits. Maersk reported a negative $153 million EBIT for Ocean in Q4 2025, down sharply from $567 million in the… Read More
Wednesday, in the presence of our valued client QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM), we cut the first steel plate for their brand-new electric cutter suction dredger (eCSD). This milestone marks the official start of construction for this vessel. The new eCSD is engineered to operate in the Mandena mining pond, working alongside the CSD Fasimainty. With… Read More
Haskoning is an independent international consultancy integrating engineering, design, software and technology. Based on our mission Enhancing Society Together, we contribute to the UN SDGs. With 6,800 employees in over 25 countries, we deliver future-proof solutions worldwide – including expert dredging and land reclamation services. Source
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 9 February 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, has been recognised at the 11th International Best Practice Competition (IBPC), organised by the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research, securing eight awards across four categories, and earning recognition for 18 best practices,… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä and Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the challenges and provide solutions for the marine industries transition to sustainable operations. The partnership is designed to foster innovation and sustainability within the maritime industry. The MoU is effective for an initial five-year term, with options… Read More
On the basis of preliminary figures, Hapag-Lloyd achieved Group revenues of USD 21.1 billion (EUR 18.6 billion) in the 2025 financial year. The Group EBITDA stood at USD 3.6 billion (EUR 3.2 billion) and the Group EBIT at USD 1.1 billion (EUR 1.0 billion). Thus, the result was at the upper end of the earnings forecast and, as expected, below the prior-year level. Robust growth in global… Read More
The CEDA-UK AGM & John Sargent lecture will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 at ICE’s offices in Westminster from 17:00-19:30 GMT. This year’s topic for the John Sargent Lecture is: Developing a World-Leading Carbon Capture and Storage Sector in the UK. For more information and to sign up, please visit https://lnkd.in/e5yz7zQ3 Source
Wednesday 11 to Thursday 12 March The Belgian Offshore Days are organized by Offshore Wind International. It is the place to be for both Belgian and international companies in the Offshore Wind Industry. Location: Ostend Sea P’lace, Koningin Astridlaan 10, 8400 Ostend, Belgium More Info Source
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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
Saudi Arabia’s leading container terminal operator, Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), has appointed Lars Vang Christensen as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition as the company expands both domestically and internationally. The appointment signals RSGT’s intent to accelerate its growth strategy at a time when Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in… Read More
During today’s Welcoming Day, our new colleagues discovered our company’s vision, connected with future teammates, and got their first glimpse of the exciting projects they’ll soon help shape. We wish each of them an inspiring start to their careers at DEME! Ready to start your own DEME adventure? Explore our career opportunities: https://lnkd.in/dpJZmzE Source
Arcadis has announced the appointment of Peter Hogg as its new Country Director for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hogg succeeds Simon Bimpson, who will continue in his role as President of Arcadis Advanced Manufacturing. A 28-year veteran of the business, Hogg brings extensive experience across the built environment and civil society, and will continue… Read More
The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Director of Innovation. Elaine will lead the Port’s sustainable innovation agenda and run the National Maritime Innovation Hub. The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Director of Innovation. Following her promotion from Innovation Partnerships… Read More
By Aaron Larson Record capacity, record auctions, and record-breaking turbines mark a maturing industry, but U.S. policy reversals and macroeconomic headwinds threaten to slow momentum. The global offshore wind industry achieved significant milestones in 2024 and early 2025, with installed capacity surpassing 83 GW and a record-breaking 56 GW awarded in competitive auctions worldwide. Yet,… Read More
By Ting Nan Wang A South Korean offshore and marine contractor has clinched a deal to build the country’s first installation vessel able to install 15MW offshore wind turbines. Hanwha Ocean clinched the newbuild contract to build a wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) for its affiliate Ocean Wind Power 1. Hanwha, formerly Daewoo Shipbuilding &… Read More
The North Sea Summit of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) took place in Germany at the end of January this year. Europe’s offshore wind potential is at the heart of its efforts to achieve climate neutrality, affordability and energy independence amid turbulent geopolitical conditions. This is a significant development for an energy-intensive industry such as the European steel… Read More
The first set of ten concrete working platforms for our Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm are headed to the UK’s Port of Tyne from Świnoujście, Poland. The platforms are an integral part of the foundations of an offshore wind farm, designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions out at sea and keep our workers safe. Those are some extreme working conditions! This is the… Read More
Dublin Port Company (DPC) intend to carry out loading and dumping at sea of dredged material arising from capital dredging as part of the Dublin Harbour Capital Dredging Project over the period February to March 2026. This will be the first campaign of loading/dumping to be carried out for this project. It is intended that capital dredging will commence… Read More
The US and China have been locked in a global trade and influence battle since President Donald Trump’s return to the oval office. A new competition is now emerging. The economic superpowers are vying to develop ports in the Greek bay of Elefsina. The rivalry is bringing in jobs and prosperity but also poses a… Read More
By Jankey Ceesay The government is renegotiating the terms of the deep sea port agreement with Turkish company Albayrak after pre-construction activities failed to begin within the agreed timeline, the Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA), Ousman Jobarteh, has revealed. Appearing before members of the National Assembly recently, Jobarteh said discussions were ongoing… Read More
Myanma Port Authority (MPA) called for local and international companies to submit a tender for the dredging work of the Thanlwin River (Darebauk) in Mon State to improve the waterway and navigation channel as the river sedimentation blocks water way and causes shallow water depth, and disrupts the port operation. Furthermore, bidding also includes the… Read More
Dublin Port Company (DPC) intend to carry out loading and dumping at sea of dredged material arising from capital dredging as part of the Dublin Harbour Capital Dredging Project over the period February to March 2026. This will be the first campaign of loading/dumping to be carried out for this project. It is intended that capital dredging will commence… Read More
Brazil has suspended a decree on dredging and privatizing the Tapajós River, a major tributary of the Amazon, after protests shut down a grain terminal — but Indigenous groups are pressing for its full revocation. Hundreds of Indigenous protesters have since Jan. 22 blockaded the Cargill grain facility in the Amazonian city of Santarém over… Read More
Confirmed facts Authorities and engineering consortia have initiated the construction phase of a high-speed submarine railway tunnel that will cross a key maritime corridor in northern China. The alignment comprises more than 120 km of total length beneath the seabed, with operating standards for high-speed trains. The project has a multi-year budget of tens of… Read More
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered a dredging operation along the Iligan River and an immediate construction of a temporary bridge in Barangay Abuno, Iligan City after #BasyangPH damaged several infrastructures in the city. Dizon was in the city on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, to inspect and assess the… Read More
Have you ever picked up sand only to realize how quickly it disappears? As children, we watched it slip through our fingers or fall through an hourglass without understanding what vanishing meant. Sand feels light and abundant, impossible to hold, and its market power mirrors this perceived triviality. The more we clutch what seems infinite,… 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
Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed an order of eight large vessels with New Times Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in China. All eight ships will have the same characteristics and make up a new series of 18,600 TEU vessels with delivery in 2029 and 2030. We are pleased to have signed this… Read More
Huisman has signed a second contract with Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) for the delivery of 12 additional Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs), following the earlier delivery of a series of six. Of the initial series, three cranes are already operational, while the remaining three are in the commissioning and testing phase and are expected to… Read More
Wednesday, in the presence of our valued client QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM), we cut the first steel plate for their brand-new electric cutter suction dredger (eCSD). This milestone marks the official start of construction for this vessel. The new eCSD is engineered to operate in the Mandena mining pond, working alongside the CSD Fasimainty. With… Read More
Rotterdam 26 Launched – A New Standard in Emission-Free Dredging Sliedrecht, February 5, 2026 – We proudly celebrated the christening and launch of “Rotterdam 26”: the very first Cygnus cutter suction dredger, built by DE Klop BV under yard number DK001. This fully electric cutter suction dredger was built for Dekker Groep and marks a major… 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
Macau, 09 February 2026 – Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, is proud to announce its appointment as Quantity Surveying (QS) consultant for two transformative projects commissioned by the Macau Government: the Civic Sports Park on the former Yat Yuen Dog Racing Track site and the Macao Artificial… Read More
By Andrea Taguines, ABS-CBN News ILIGAN CITY — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon visited Iligan City on Tuesday to check on the state of critical infrastructure following the onslaught of Typhoon Basyang. He ordered the immediate dredging of the Iligan River to increase its carrying capacity after it overflowed last… Read More
Myanma Port Authority (MPA) called for local and international companies to submit a tender for the dredging work of the Thanlwin River (Darebauk) in Mon State to improve the waterway and navigation channel as the river sedimentation blocks water way and causes shallow water depth, and disrupts the port operation. Furthermore, bidding also includes the… Read More
After sustained community advocacy, long-awaited channel deepening works in Pumicestone Passage are about to begin as part of the Bribie Island Emergency Works. Dune renourishment along Bribie Island (between Breakthroughs #1 and #3) resumed on 3 January, and the next critical phase — dredging and deepening the channel at the northern end of the Passage… 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
Introducing IHC Offshore Energy, a leading supplier of reliable and advanced vessels, equipment and services for numerous offshore industries. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and experience, our high-tech and flexible solutions lead the way towards more efficient and sustainable offshore operations providing a competitive edge to customers worldwide. For more information visit https://www.royalihc.com/offshore-energy … 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
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