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AD Ports Group Delivers 41% YoY Net Profit Growth to AED 653 Million in Q1 2026; Best Quarterly Profits on Record

AD Ports Group Delivers 41% YoY Net Profit Growth to AED 653 Million in Q1 2026; Best Quarterly Profits on Record

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 13 May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry, and logistics solutions, today reported strong revenue and net profit performance in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of its diversified and integrated trade ecosystem amidst the challenging and complex geopolitical and macroeconomic… Read More

Boskalis Team Salvages Oil Barge in Puerto Rico

Boskalis Team Salvages Oil Barge in Puerto Rico

Netherlands

When a vessel gets into distress, it usually happens offshore, so damage to a historic building on land is not the first thing that comes to mind. In the case of the grounding of the 80-meter-long Defiant, however, things were different. During a storm, the tank barge ran aground on a reef adjacent to the… Read More

Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance

Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance

Denmark

Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) of DKK 9.5 billion. During Q1 2026, Ørsted also made significant progress on its construction projects across three continents. Ørsted had… Read More

‘Govt plans dredging of 1,200km waterways’

‘Govt plans dredging of 1,200km waterways’

Bangladesh

Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said on Sunday that the government has planned dredging works on 1,200 kilometres of waterways to make them navigable for transport. Rabiul Alam, who also serves as the road transport and railways minister, revealed the plan while addressing the inauguration ceremony of Maritime Safety Week-2026 at the Ladies Club on… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

AD Ports Group Delivers 41% YoY Net Profit Growth to AED 653 Million in Q1 2026; Best Quarterly Profits on Record

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 13 May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry, and logistics solutions, today reported strong revenue and net profit performance in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of its diversified and integrated trade ecosystem amidst the challenging and complex geopolitical and macroeconomic… Read More

Severe weather and Middle East conflict: Hapag-Lloyd Q1 result unsatisfactory

Germany

Hapag-Lloyd has concluded the first quarter of 2026 with a Group EBITDA of USD 494 million (EUR 422 million). In the same period, the Group EBIT declined to USD -157 million (EUR -134 million) and the Group profit to USD -256 million (EUR -219 million). Compared with the same quarter of the previous year, earnings… Read More

DEME: Trading update Q1 2026; Turnover Tops €1 Billion

Belgium

The new jack-up offshore transport & installation vessel, Norse Wind, was successfully added to the fleet, and following its naming ceremony held in March, the vessel departed for its first assignment in Europe. DEME also took delivery of the sister vessel, Norse Energi, which arrived in Europe in April and is scheduled to commence operations… Read More

Boskalis Team Salvages Oil Barge in Puerto Rico

Netherlands

When a vessel gets into distress, it usually happens offshore, so damage to a historic building on land is not the first thing that comes to mind. In the case of the grounding of the 80-meter-long Defiant, however, things were different. During a storm, the tank barge ran aground on a reef adjacent to the… Read More


Events & Conferences

CEDA-UK Announces Exclusive Port of Bristol Seminar & Vessel Site Visit on June 4

United Kingdom

CEDA-UK invites you to join their Seminar & Site Visit to the Port of Bristol in Avonmouth on Thursday 4th June, with theme “Working in the Bristol Channel and River Severn”. There are only 20 places available for the site visit to the ‘Trym’ & ‘Graham Robertson’ so register now via CEDA’s website: Source

NMDC Group to showcase national-scale industrial capabilities at Make it in the Emirates 2026

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE; 01 May 2026 –  NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC), a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, marine dredging and infrastructure development, will participate in Make it in the Emirates 2026 as an Enablement Partner, taking place from 4 to 7 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. NMDC Group’s presence will demonstrate how its integrated… Read More

Royal IHC: Master the essentials of dredging port maintenance and reclamation in just 2 days

Netherlands

New to the dredging industry – or want to truly understand how projects come together? This 2-day course gives you a clear, structured introduction to the world of dredging. What you’ll gain in just two days: A solid understanding of dredging projects from start to finish Insight into key equipment and when to use what… Read More

Central Dredging Association – CEDA: Record numbers for upcoming Dredging Days – you can still join.

Belgium

You can still join the more than 275 participants from over 15 different countries signed up for the upcoming Dredging Days in Antwerp, Belgium from 11-13 May. For the detailed programme, please see: https://lnkd.in/emf_ZbNZ. Source


Maritime hires and promotions

Voith appoints Denise Kurtulus to the Board of Management and as CEO of Voith Turbo

Germany

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

Dredging Corporation of India Seeks Shareholder Approval for Three Director Appointments Through Postal Ballot

India

Dredging Corporation of India Limited has initiated a postal ballot process to obtain shareholder approval for three critical board appointments, following the Board of Directors’ earlier approval of these positions as Additional Directors. Board Appointments Seeking Approval The company seeks shareholder ratification for three key appointments made by the Board of Directors: Postal Ballot Process and… Read More

Arcadis Expands Leadership to Accelerate Sales and Scale Delivery

Netherlands

Appointments strengthen account coverage and execution capacity in priority growth sectors, building on 280+ current global data centre projects won in the past 12 months. Arcadis, the world’s leading company delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, today announces three senior appointments to further build its leadership in digital… Read More

Mercator Marine Group Appoints Arjan Pols as CEO

Netherlands

We are proud to announce that Arjan Pols has been appointed as CEO of Mercator Marine Group. Arjan has a strong background in wholesale and extensive experience in commercial and operational processes. In his new role, he will lead the further growth and development of the group. Arjan: “Mercator Marine Group, with brands such as… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Ørsted and PGE kick off offshore installation of Baltica 2 project

Poland

During the installation campaign, which is being carried out by Van Oord, 111 monopiles will be installed: 107 as foundations for wind turbines and 4 for the offshore substations. The installation process will continue until Q4 2026. The monopiles for Baltica 2 are about 100 metres long, with diameters of more than 10 metres, and weigh 1,500 tonnes on… Read More

7+ billion kWh of green electricity in just two years for Greater Changhua 1 and 2a

Taiwan

Today, we celebrate our 900 MW Greater Changhua 1 and 2a – Taiwan’s largest operating offshore wind farms. Located 35–60 km offshore in the Taiwan Strait, the 111 wind turbines have remained reliable through typhoons, earthquakes, heat, humidity, and rough seas – at a time when electricity demand and expectations for reliability continue to grow… Read More

Norse Energi is named, and joins its sister vessel Norse Wind in DEME’s next‑generation fleet

Netherlands

DEME today held the official naming ceremony of its new jack-up offshore transport and installation vessel, Norse Energi, at its base in Flushing, the Netherlands. This event follows the recent naming of its sister vessel, Norse Wind, in Oslo and marks an important milestone in a trajectory that brings together a powerful next-generation duo, significantly… Read More

Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance

Denmark

Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) of DKK 9.5 billion. During Q1 2026, Ørsted also made significant progress on its construction projects across three continents. Ørsted had… Read More


Port News

AD Ports Group Delivers 41% YoY Net Profit Growth to AED 653 Million in Q1 2026; Best Quarterly Profits on Record

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 13 May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry, and logistics solutions, today reported strong revenue and net profit performance in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating the resilience of its diversified and integrated trade ecosystem amidst the challenging and complex geopolitical and macroeconomic… Read More

Severe weather and Middle East conflict: Hapag-Lloyd Q1 result unsatisfactory

Germany

Hapag-Lloyd has concluded the first quarter of 2026 with a Group EBITDA of USD 494 million (EUR 422 million). In the same period, the Group EBIT declined to USD -157 million (EUR -134 million) and the Group profit to USD -256 million (EUR -219 million). Compared with the same quarter of the previous year, earnings… Read More

Egypt, CMA CGM discuss boosting container shipping investment in Suez Canal Economic Zone

Egypt

CAIRO – 12 May 2026: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with CMA CGM Chairman Rodolphe Saadé on the sidelines of the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi to discuss expanding the French shipping giant’s footprint in Egypt. In a Tuesday statement, presidential spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy said Sisi welcomed the ongoing cooperation with the company, a global leader… Read More

Brazil seeks to unify concession rules for ports, airports and waterways

Brazil

The Brazilian government is seeking to standardize the concession rules for three important segments of logistics infrastructure: ports, airports and waterways. As part of the plan, the federal government, through the Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor), established a working group to harmonize the rules applicable to these three segments, with the aim of increasing legal certainty, enhancing regulatory… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Answest consortium (Van Oord and KWS) delivers Hansweert dyke reinforcement project

Netherlands

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 11 May 2026 – Van Oord and KWS (a VolkerWessels company) have delivered the Hansweert dyke reinforcement project ahead of schedule and to a high standard of sustainability. The reinforced dyke now complies with the latest Dutch safety standard, which factors in more severe storms. The project contributes to the future-proofing of… Read More

Dredging and clearing channels for silted ports in Lam Dong

Vietnam

By Duy Tuan Lam Dong – The dredging of La Gi port is basically completed, which has facilitated the entry and exit of ships. Many other ports are also being surveyed to deploy dredging. Over the past time, many ports in the eastern area of Lam Dong province such as La Gi, Phan Thiet, Phu Hai,… Read More

Boskalis: Working together in Harwich to keep cargo moving

United Kingdom

Boskalis has mobilized an impressive dredging spread to Harwich Haven in the United Kingdom. The trailing suction hopper dredgers Shoalway and Strandway are currently working alongside our backhoe dredger Magnor to dredge one of the berths for large container vessels to the required depth. This is a major priority for the Port of Felixstowe, ensuring… Read More

Van Oord and KWS deliver future-proof flood protection in Zeeland. The Netherlands

Netherlands

The Answest consortium (consisting of Van Oord and KWS Infra) has delivered the Hansweert dyke reinforcement project ahead of schedule and to a high standard of sustainability. The reinforced dyke now complies with the latest Dutch safety standard, which factors in more severe storms. The project contributes to the future-proofing of flood protection in the… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced

World ,

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

Abia Govt orders suspension of sand dredging in Osisioma River

Nigeria

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

Six detained over RM10 million illegal sand dredging near Kuantan Port

Malaysia

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

Plans to extract 575,000 tonnes of sand and gravel near Cromwell go before committee

United Kingdom

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Planning and Rights of Way Committee is set to consider four linked planning applications relating to a proposed southern extension to Cromwell Quarry near Newark, including an Environmental Impact Assessment application for new extraction phases and three applications to vary existing conditions. The applications, submitted by Cemex UK Operations Ltd, relate to… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

VARD investing in a new floating dock at Vard Langsten

Romania

VARD is investing in a new floating dock at Vard Langsten, strengthening capacity and execution across newbuild, conversion and service projects. This investment will improve flexibility, planning and delivery reliability, reduce reliance on external dock capacity for critical operations, and support VARD’s ability to deliver to the defense market and other key segments. The dock… Read More

Damen delivers CSOV 9020 TSS Cruiser to Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd.

Vietnam

Damen Shipyards Group delivered the first of two Commissioning Service Operations Vessels (CSOV) 9020 to Ta San Shang Marine Co., Ltd. (TSSM) at Ha Long in Vietnam. The company, a joint venture between Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. of Japan, and Ta Tong Marine Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, will use the vessel to support operations at Taiwanese offshore… Read More

Incat Crowther secures design role for 10 Shell-bound CTVs

Singapore

By Bojan Lepic Singapore-based Fast Offshore Supply (FOS) has selected Incat Crowther to design a fleet of 10 crew transport vessels (CTVs) set to work for Shell offshore Brunei. The new vessels, which will be capable of transporting 80 passengers and a payload of 150 tonnes at speeds of up to 30 knots, will be… Read More

Fast Lines Belgium names two Damen Combi Freighters 3850

Belgium

On 2 May, Fast Lines Belgium held a naming ceremony for two Damen Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 in the Port of Antwerp. The vessels – the first newbuilds to enter the company’s fleet – will be joined by a third CF 3850 later this year. Attending the ceremony were personnel from Fast Lines in Belgium, the United… Read More


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CK Hutchinson Sees Chance of Panama Port Sale Going Through

Panama

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

Royal IHC expands dredge production outside of the Netherlands to VAHALI Shipyards in Serbia

Netherlands

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 and Castlery sign multi-year global logistics and fulfilment agreement

Singapore

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

APSEZ’s marine arm, Astro Offshore in contract with Oceaneering International Inc., for European Subsea Expansion

India

Ahmedabad, 12 May 2026: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, through its marine platform Astro Offshore, has contracted with Oceaneering International Inc., a US-based engineering and applied technology company, to pursue specialised offshore and subsea opportunities in Europe. The agreement marks a significant step in APSEZ’s expansion into ultra-deepwater… Read More

New round of dredging set to begin at Swansea Channel

Australia

By Rod Thompson A new round of maintenance dredging will begin this week to deliver a safer waterway at the Swansea Channel. And, it marks the fourth stage of works, following the removal of tens of thousands of cubic metres of sand and sediment from the area. The latest phase focuses on the Dog Leg… Read More

USACE Ends Coastal Storm Study for Collier County, Fl. Due to Insufficient Funds

FL, United States

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

Beryl – Russian dredge support tender for port and channel waters

Russian Federation

Russian shipyard Stroyliderplus recently handed over a new dredging support vessel to local port operator Rosmorport. Beryl (Берилл) is the first of a planned three Project FPW1 vessels that have been designed to support the operations of Rosmorport’s Project FPDG3 non-self-propelled cutter suction dredgers in port and channel waters. The newbuild has a length of 24.53 metres (80.48… Read More


USACE

USACE Ends Coastal Storm Study for Collier County, Fl. Due to Insufficient Funds

FL, United States

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

GLDD’s Buxton & Avon Beach. N.C. Beach Nourishment Set to Start in May, but FEMA $ Required to Complete Second Phase

NC, United States

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

USCAE Philadelphia District Awards Norfolk Dredging a $27.6 million Dredge Contract for Maintenance Dredging on Delaware River and Wilmington Harbor

PA, United States

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

ERDC, USACE host workshop in Botswana to help mitigate lead contamination

Botswana

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


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

IHC Offshore Energy

Netherlands

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

CK Hutchinson Sees Chance of Panama Port Sale Going Through

Panama

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

Royal IHC expands dredge production outside of the Netherlands to VAHALI Shipyards in Serbia

Netherlands

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

Containership crashes into cranes in Turkey port; video shows three cranes falling!

Turkey

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

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