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A government tender in Argentina has highlighted the ongoing rivalry between Washington and Beijing in Latin America. According to a Bloomberg report, the administration of President Javier Milei awarded a 25-year contract to upgrade a key trade artery to a venture with a history of ties to China. Officials from the Milei government announced late… Read More
By Liesl Venter A long-planned replacement of 10 shore-side cranes for TNPA’s Cape Town ship repair facilities has moved into the evaluation stage, as the port authority works to restore lifting capacity and reduce delays in dry dock operations. Speaking at the recent annual Oceans Economy Conference in Cape Town, acting port manager Ophelia Shabane… Read More
Dutch shipbuilder IHC is competing for contracts to build vessels for the Royal Netherlands Navy, according to the Financieele Dagblad (FD). If successful, IHC from Gorinchem would become the second Dutch shipyard involved in new naval construction for the navy, breaking Damen’s current monopoly in that segment. Chief executive Derk te Bokkel told FD that IHC… Read More
The appointment follows a selection process that took place over the past few weeks. During this process, numerous candidates were evaluated by a selection committee composed of members of the Board of Directors. Ultimately, Rob Smeets emerged as the strongest candidate. Rob Smeets is no stranger to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. He has worked for… Read More
DEME has signed a dredging contract1 with the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP) to enhance accessibility, safety, and compliance with international standards at several strategic ports in Tunisia. The project covers works at three locations – Sousse, Menzel-Bourguiba/Bizerte, and Radès/La Goulette in Tunisia – and will require an integrated execution strategy… Read More
Composition of Wärtsilä’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board The following members have been appointed to Wärtsilä’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board: Petra Hedengran, Senior Advisor, Investor AB, appointed by Invaw Invest AB Markus Aho, Chief Investment Officer & Deputy CEO, Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company Rami Vehmas, Head of Equities, Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company Carl Pettersson, CEO, Elo Mutual… Read More
Ahmedabad, 08 June 2026: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, has secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export, marking its entry into South America and expanding its international marine services footprint. The contract has been awarded to APSEZ’s step-down subsidiary, The Adani… Read More
OEG has acquired Hybrid Resource Management Ltd (“Hybrid”), an independent on and offshore wind workforce solutions specialist operating across the UK and Europe in a strategic move to strengthen its technical services capability and expand its global presence in the growing operations and maintenance (O&M) wind market. Established in 2019, with its principal office in Newquay, Cornwall, UK, Hybrid… Read More
Dutch shipbuilder IHC is competing for contracts to build vessels for the Royal Netherlands Navy, according to the Financieele Dagblad (FD). If successful, IHC from Gorinchem would become the second Dutch shipyard involved in new naval construction for the navy, breaking Damen’s current monopoly in that segment. Chief executive Derk te Bokkel told FD that IHC… Read More
Meet the Boskalis team in Manchester on 16 & 17 June at the Global Offshore Wind Exhibition. Visit us at Booth #C40 to reconnect and discuss the latest developments in the offshore wind industry. Source
From 3 – 7 August 2026, Royal IHC brings its Dredging Training Week to Rio de Janeiro, offering participants a unique opportunity to deepen their dredging knowledge through a five-day on-site learning experience. Why attend? ✔ Gain practical and theoretical insights into dredging operations ✔ Learn from experienced Royal IHC specialists ✔ Translate theory into… Read More
Only a few more places available for the upcoming CEDA-IADC Course ‘Dredging for sustainable infrastructure’ in Delft (NL), from 15-18 June. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eh5AWxQD. Source
CEDA-BE invites CEDA members across the globe to join their upcoming webinar on Tuesday 23rd June at 15:00 CET on “The EU Emission Trade System: Join in on a Safari through the Jungle”. The webinar will be presented by Karel Allaert (Jan De Nul). Full programme and registration details can be found on our website:… Read More
The appointment follows a selection process that took place over the past few weeks. During this process, numerous candidates were evaluated by a selection committee composed of members of the Board of Directors. Ultimately, Rob Smeets emerged as the strongest candidate. Rob Smeets is no stranger to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. He has worked for… Read More
HAIFA, Israel, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) (“ZIM” or the “Company”), a global container liner shipping company, announced today the appointment of Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as its new President and Chief Executive Officer following the resignation on April 15, 2026, of Eli Glickman, the existing President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment… Read More
Amsterdam, 20 May 2026 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the world’s leading company in delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, confirms that all resolutions that were brought up for vote were adopted during its annual General Meeting earlier today. Heather Polinsky was appointed as CEO and chair of the Executive… Read More
Heidenheim, Germany, April 30, 2026. The Voith Group appoints Denise Kurtulus as CEO of Voith Turbo and Member of the Corporate Board of Management of the Voith Group effective September 1, 2026. She succeeds Cornelius Weitzmann, who left the company at his own request at the end of 2025. Until her appointment, Dirk Hoke, CEO… Read More
9 June 2026, Hanoi | Governments across the world should expedite the development and construction of offshore wind farms to help shield their economies from the impacts of future energy crises, according to a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council. Published at a time of rising instability and uncertainty in international energy markets, GWEC’s… Read More
The world’s first wind-powered underwater datacentre has started operations off the coast of Shanghai, as China presses forwards with solutions for energy challenges created by the country’s artificial intelligence boom. The Shanghai Lingang undersea datacentre demonstration project, which launched in May, has a capacity of 24 megawatts. It is a joint effort between HiCloud Technology and China… Read More
When people think about offshore wind farms, they usually think about renewable energy. But between the turbines, another valuable resource could be produced: food. Over the past 15 years, researchers and industry partners have developed and refined methods for cultivating sugar kelp in Danish waters. The results show that seaweed can be grown at large… Read More
This vessel has now belonged to A.P. Moller – Maersk, worked for DeepOcean, moved to DOF, and is now heading to South Korea. That says a lot about where offshore is going. Many still think offshore wind is mainly a technology race. I increasingly think it is becoming a deployment race. Taihan Cable & Solution… Read More
By Bayo Akomolafe The Chairman of SIFAX Group, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, has advised the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation and capacity expansion of Nigeria’s eastern ports in a bid to further stimulate economic activities in the axis and decongest the Lagos ports. The company’s Group Head, Corporate Communications, Olumuyiwa Akande said yesterday that the chairman… Read More
By Adis Ajdin The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) is raising additional transit surcharges for most vessel classes from July 15, increasing costs for tankers, gas carriers, bulkers and containerships using the strategic waterway. Under a series of newly issued navigation circulars, the Egyptian canal operator will increase temporary surcharges applied on top of standard transit… Read More
Safaga, Egypt/ Abu Dhabi, UAE – 09 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today launched trial operations at Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal in Egypt ahead of the terminal’s full operational launch later this year. His Excellency Lieutenant-General Eng. Kamel El Wazir, Minister… Read More
Ahmedabad, 08 June 2026: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, has secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) export, marking its entry into South America and expanding its international marine services footprint. The contract has been awarded to APSEZ’s step-down subsidiary, The Adani… Read More
By Kevin Montien Portugal has launched one of the Algarve’s most eye-catching coastal rescue efforts, moving roughly 2.2 million U.S. tons of sand to rebuild a vulnerable stretch of shoreline between Quarteira and Garrão. The plan is simple to describe but huge to carry out: dredge sand from an offshore area, move it by sea, and spread it… Read More
The world’s first wind-powered underwater datacentre has started operations off the coast of Shanghai, as China presses forwards with solutions for energy challenges created by the country’s artificial intelligence boom. The Shanghai Lingang undersea datacentre demonstration project, which launched in May, has a capacity of 24 megawatts. It is a joint effort between HiCloud Technology and China… Read More
Boskalis has recently completed another unique transport. Using our semi-submersible heavy transport vessels White Marlin and Blue Marlin, we carried out two identical operations. The sister vessels made the same voyage from Qingdao, China, to Freeport, Bahamas with the same cargo. This remarkable “twin transport” was undertaken for the delivery of the Lucayan, a mega… Read More
By Bharath Thampi The Kollam-Alappuzha coast in Kerala is made of high-density metallic sand, rich in rare earth minerals, which acts as a natural wall protecting the coast from erosion. However, regular sand mining in Kollam reduced the coast by nearly a tenth of its area in the last century. In particular, in Alappuzha district, sand mining… Read More
By Ana Alice Present in concrete, glass, and technology, sand has become a resource contested on a global scale, with increasing extraction in rivers, beaches, and seabeds, and impacts monitored by scientists and international organizations. The world uses about 50 billion tons of sand and gravel per year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The… Read More
Male is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is also threatened by rising sea levels. Owing to climate breakdown, its living space is shrinking. So the justification for a land reclamation project seemed clear. Take sand from elsewhere… Read More
By Daniel Chibuike The Commissioner for Environment, Abia State, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna has ordered an immediate suspension of sand dredging activities at the Umuadele River, Okpulo Umuobo, Osisioma local government area. According to the State government, the suspension was in response to concerns of environmental degradation and other allegations of illegal operations in the river…. Read More
By T.n.alagesh KUANTAN: Six men, including two Indonesians, were arrested for allegedly carrying out illegal dredging and sand mining activities near Kuantan Port yesterday. The 10am raid led to the seizure of a sand dredging vessel, heavy machinery and 250 tonnes of sea sand, with an estimated total value of RM10.28 million. The joint operation, dubbed… Read More
By Ma Jingjing Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp Ltd (CSSC), said on Tuesday that it has officially commenced construction of the world’s first and largest 271,000 cubic meter QC-Max ultra-large liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, according to media reports on Tuesday. This is a milestone achievement in the… Read More
By Laurent DANIEL OECD shipbuilding economies are under pressure Shipbuilding underpins global trade, with more than 80% of goods transported by sea. Its linkages to broader manufacturing capabilities and national security make it a sector of strategic importance across OECD economies. But maintaining competitiveness has become increasingly difficult in the face of intensifying competition from… Read More
By Liesl Venter A long-planned replacement of 10 shore-side cranes for TNPA’s Cape Town ship repair facilities has moved into the evaluation stage, as the port authority works to restore lifting capacity and reduce delays in dry dock operations. Speaking at the recent annual Oceans Economy Conference in Cape Town, acting port manager Ophelia Shabane… Read More
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the Top 5 global container lines, and Seaspan Corporation, a global leader in maritime asset ownership and management, have successfully completed the first conversion under their joint methanol retrofit program. With delivery of the “Seaspan Yangtze”, the first of five 10,100 TEU charter vessels has been upgraded from a conventional MAN S90… Read More
With a 36% increase in turnover compared to 2023, it seemed challenging to surpass 2024. Nevertheless, turnover in 2025 rose again by 6% and net profit by a significant 12% compared to 2024. CFO Jan Neckebroeck: “We are prepared for the future.” With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, we recorded a 6% increase compared… 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
A government tender in Argentina has highlighted the ongoing rivalry between Washington and Beijing in Latin America. According to a Bloomberg report, the administration of President Javier Milei awarded a 25-year contract to upgrade a key trade artery to a venture with a history of ties to China. Officials from the Milei government announced late… Read More
By Alan Bosworth The Brazilian federal government has signed a BRL123.6 million ($24.51 million) contract for continuous maintenance dredging of the Madeira River to guarantee navigability during dry periods. The contract is valid until November 2029. Work will focus on the HN-117 waterway stretch between Porto Velho and the river’s mouth in Amazonas, which includes… Read More
DEME has signed a dredging contract1 with the Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports (OMMP) to enhance accessibility, safety, and compliance with international standards at several strategic ports in Tunisia. The project covers works at three locations – Sousse, Menzel-Bourguiba/Bizerte, and Radès/La Goulette in Tunisia – and will require an integrated execution strategy… Read More
The contracts underscore shipyard expertise in complex vessel fabrication and highlight the UAE’s growing prominence as a shipbuilding hub Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4 June 2026: SAFEEN Drydocks, a shipbuilding, repair and maintenance company, has secured two major vessel construction contracts valued at AED 1.3 Billion (USD 354 million) in total, marking the largest… Read More
The Army Corps of Engineers terminated its Collier County Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, ending a yearslong effort to evaluate hurricane and storm surge protection options along the county’s Gulf coastline. The study, reinitiated after Hurricane Ian in 2022, focused on vulnerable areas including Vanderbilt Beach, Park Shore, Naples and Marco Island. Officials examined… Read More
If FEMA funding is awarded, it could add around 1.2 million more cubic yards of sand combined to the project OUTER BANKS, N.C. — It’s no secret that Hatteras Island has faced an enormous amount of adversity throughout the fall and winter on the Outer Banks. But soon help will be on the way through… 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
With a 36% increase in turnover compared to 2023, it seemed challenging to surpass 2024. Nevertheless, turnover in 2025 rose again by 6% and net profit by a significant 12% compared to 2024. CFO Jan Neckebroeck: “We are prepared for the future.” With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, we recorded a 6% increase compared… 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