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With over a century of experience in the maritime industry, Boskalis regularly calls at certain ports. This may be to load or discharge cargo, or to carry out dredging operations as part of an expansion or maintenance project. One of the ports where we have made a significant impact over the past few decades is… Read More
NMDC Group has received the Platinum Award in the “Safeguarding Marine & Terrestrial Biodiversity” category at the prestigious Global ESG Awards. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to translating sustainability priorities into meaningful action, protecting biodiversity, supporting healthier ecosystems, and contributing to a more resilient natural environment. Source
The 1,000 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger Kapuka, built for New Zealand’s Port Otago and Napier Port, is undergoing sea trials at 189 Shipyard in Vietnam ahead of its delivery, now scheduled for February 2027. During trials, the vessel achieved just under 10 knots fully loaded and successfully completed speed, endurance and dredging tests, including… Read More
Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has reported a significant turnaround in financial performance for Q2 FY 2026–27, reflecting improved operational efficiency, effective fleet deployment and prudent financial management. Income from operations undertaken by the Company’s own dredgers increased by 23.08% to ₹198.66 crore, compared with ₹161.41 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Total… Read More
Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim financial report for the first nine months of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong financial results, made significant progress on construction projects across three continents, and remains on track to deliver on the 2026 financial guidance. Executive summary Strong financial results with 19 % growth in EBITDA excluding new… Read More
NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC) concluded its participation at ADIPEC 2026, held from 2 to 5 November at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), showcasing its operational and technological advancements as a global leader in integrated marine, energy, construction, logistics, and engineering solutions. As a key partner at ADIPEC 2026, NMDC Group demonstrated how its… Read More
NMDC Group has received the Platinum Award in the “Safeguarding Marine & Terrestrial Biodiversity” category at the prestigious Global ESG Awards. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to translating sustainability priorities into meaningful action, protecting biodiversity, supporting healthier ecosystems, and contributing to a more resilient natural environment. Source
Boluda Shipping has signed an agreement to acquire the Matrans maritime terminal, located in Eemhaven, at the Port of Rotterdam. The deal will expand the Spanish company’s port infrastructure in Northern Europe and its capacity to provide maritime transport and intermodal logistics services. The agreement was formalized on November 3 and follows the planned acquisition… Read More
By Lilian Nganda Executive Summary November begins with logistics networks across India, the Middle East and Africa continuing to adapt to regional disruption, changing capacity and seasonal demand. Ocean customers should monitor developments affecting Middle East routings while preparing for progressive network changes into West Africa. On landside, interest in the Saudi Landbridge is increasing… Read More
Following its participation in New York Climate Week, Van Oord will take part in COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from 11 to 17 November 2026, where governments, businesses and civil society will come together to accelerate the implementation of climate commitments and translate ambition into action. With more than 150 years of maritime expertise, Van Oord… Read More
CEDA-UK are delighted to invite you to their half day seminar “Another Year of Dredging”, followed by the presentation of the Outstanding Contribution Awards 2026 at the ICE office in London, on Thursday 3rd December, starting at 14:00 hours. Annual networking reception with drinks and canapés will follow the presentations at 17:20-20:00. This seminar (which will also be streamed online) presents a diverse range… Read More
NMDC Group (ADX: NMDC), a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and marine dredging, will showcase its operational and technological advancements at ADIPEC 2026. As a key partner at ADIPEC 2026, which will take place between November 2 and 5 in Abu Dhabi, NMDC Group’s participation aligns with the event’s overarching theme ‘Where Energy… Read More
CEDA-NL invites you to join their next event (English spoken) on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Deltares in Delft from 15:30-19:30. Delft University of Technology will present their research on the topic of “Ongoing scientific progress in dredging”. You can also join a tour around different experimental facilities, where you will see a variety of… Read More
By Katherine Serplet Austen Shoebotham, Arcadis Sector Executive- Highways & Roads, Australia Pacific (APAC), has been appointed to the Consult Australia Board for 2026–27, bringing 25 years of consulting engineering experience to the industry body. The Board for 2026–27 was confirmed at Consult Australia’s Annual General Meeting on 22 October. Natalie Muir, Regional Director, Water… Read More
Van Drongelen possesses a wealth of international experience in the maritime sector. He began his career with Holland American Line, where he progressed from fourth officer up to Staff Captain, a position in which he led large international teams. In recent years, he worked at the Harbour Master’s Division of the Port of Rotterdam Authority… Read More
By Bojan Lepic Céline Mortier, chief executive of Belgian maritime navigation services provider Bogerd Martin, has been elected president of WISTA International, succeeding Elpi Petraki after four years leading the global organisation. Mortier, who previously served as president of WISTA Belgium, was appointed during the association’s annual general meeting and conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, held… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 02 November 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Afif Saif Al Yafei as Group Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Al Yafei joins AD Ports Group from TAQA Transmission, where he served as Chief Executive Officer…. Read More
Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim financial report for the first nine months of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong financial results, made significant progress on construction projects across three continents, and remains on track to deliver on the 2026 financial guidance. Executive summary Strong financial results with 19 % growth in EBITDA excluding new… Read More
All eight offshore wind integrated zones (OWIZs) designated in March 2026 remain in military coordination talks as of late October, with zero zones completing required military operational coordination consultations despite a year-end deadline. Seven months have passed since the government conditionally designated eight offshore wind integrated zones (OWIZs) without completing military operational coordination consultations, but… Read More
By Darrell Proctor Denmark-headquartered offshore wind developer Orsted said its 704-MW Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island has reached full commercial operation. The company made the announcement in a Nov. 5 call with investors. The project, connected to the New England grid, began producing power earlier this year. Revolution Wind is among… Read More
Copenhagen, 4 November 2026 – Cadeler has signed a firm contract to support the transportation and installation of turbines at Dogger Bank C in the UK, the third 1.2GW phase of the world’s largest offshore wind farm in construction. Cadeler’s newbuild installation vessel, Wind Apex, will join the turbine installation campaign from Q3 2027, marking… Read More
A new phase has begun in the works involving the creation of a new access channel at Port 2000 in Le Havre. Following an important milestone in the construction of the new breakwater, backhoe dredger Peter the Great has recently started dredging operations on the project. Known as La Chatière, this new 2 km-long access… Read More
Boat owners at Burry Port Harbour have been told the gate should be back in place in the first week of December, with a dredger now working the tides to clear silt from the Outer Harbour. Carmarthenshire Council says the stop logs and harbour gate will be reinstalled then, as long as the dredging and… Read More
The Klaipėda Port Authority is taking an important step in the development of the southern part of the port by launching a tender to select future tenants for the new port area. The aim is to attract strategic investors who will join forces with the Port Authority to develop and deliver this major investment project,… Read More
By Further Brazil Santos Brasil presented the plan to the Santos Port Authority. The Santos Brasil expansion commits R$3.5bn (approx. US$625M) to the Port of Santos through 2030, linking new capacity directly to a proposed 25-year concession renewal and the incorporation of the adjacent Prainha area. Santos Brasil presented the plan to the Santos Port… Read More
Once again, it’s time to shine for our BOKA Vanguard with an impressive transport. Recently, our semi-submersible heavy transport vessel loaded the 41,000-ton drilling rig Transocean Endurance in Singapore for transport to Norway. Measuring 116 meters in length, the rig is an imposing presence, and transporting it calls for a vessel of equally impressive proportions. At… Read More
A new phase has begun in the works involving the creation of a new access channel at Port 2000 in Le Havre. Following an important milestone in the construction of the new breakwater, backhoe dredger Peter the Great has recently started dredging operations on the project. Known as La Chatière, this new 2 km-long access… Read More
Waves and currents are eroding the shores of the Grande Cariçaie on Lake Neuchâtel. In some places, the shoreline retreats by around one metre every year. The nature reserve is home to an estimated 10,000 animal species and around 800 plant species. The retreating shoreline threatens sensitive wetland habitats, UNESCO-listed archaeological sites and nearby homes…. Read More
Final approval has been granted for the environmental impact assessment of the dredging of the Vittorio Emanuele III Canal, which is intended to bring medium-sized cruise ships back to Venice’s Stazione Marittima. The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, in agreement with the Ministry of Culture, issued a positive assessment of the project’s environmental… Read More
By Jon Moran It is not every day that a planning application for a new housing estate reveals enough sand and gravel beneath the proposed development to keep a substantial quarry busy for years. Yet that is precisely what has emerged from Bloor Homes’ application to build up to 1,200 homes on land at Foxhall Road,… Read More
By Patricia Sia Ngevao When the tide pulls away from the beach in the agricultural regions in Mahera in Lungi, about 27 kilometers (17 miles) across the sea from the country’s capital, Freetown, the digging commences. Young men shovel sand into cement bags and carry them to a flat open area to pile sand into… Read More
By Kiran Journals Sand and gravel are the second most used resources on Earth after water. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates global use at about 50 billion tonnes a year and says extraction is outpacing sustainable supply. Sand is central to concrete, asphalt and glass, while high-purity silica is a feedstock for silicon used in… Read More
By Peerzada Mohsin Shafi Jammu and Kashmir is beginning to face a construction-material crisis at a time when demand for roads, bridges, housing, hospitals, schools, drainage systems and other infrastructure is rising. Restrictions on quarrying operations and curbs on the extraction, lifting and transportation of mining material have created difficulties for ongoing development works. The… Read More
On 7 September, Damen Shipyards Group delivered two Patrol Vessels 1304 Electric to the City of Amsterdam. During a ceremony at the vessels’ home port THOR Nautisch Toezicht and Handhaving in Amsterdam, attended by Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam Elise Moeskops, the new vessels were named Waterbuffel and Waterrietzanger. The contract for the vessels was signed… Read More
The contract was signed by Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, at a ceremony at the Ministry in Athens, attended by Coast Guard officials and VIKING representatives. The seven vessels are of the VIKING Norsafe Magnar 1950 type and will be built entirely in Greece, one of five countries with VIKING’s… Read More
The 1,000 m³ trailing suction hopper dredger Kapuka, built for New Zealand’s Port Otago and Napier Port, is undergoing sea trials at 189 Shipyard in Vietnam ahead of its delivery, now scheduled for February 2027. During trials, the vessel achieved just under 10 knots fully loaded and successfully completed speed, endurance and dredging tests, including… Read More
By Madhvendra India’s maritime and defence push, from deeper ports to stronger warships, is creating new business opportunities. Two niche players, beyond Mazgon Dock, are well positioned to benefit from this emerging growth cycle. India’s shipbuilding, maritime and defence sector is entering a capacity-expansion phase, supported by rising cargo movement and ongoing port modernisation. At… 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
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has secured a Rs 303.17 crore maintenance dredging order from the New Mangalore Port Authority, the company said in a statement released on Saturday. The contract is the largest dredging order secured by the company, according to KMEW. KMEW said it emerged as the lowest bidder for the project,… Read More
HOUSTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) – The Panama Canal expects to announce the pre-qualified bidders for a project to build and operate two new container terminals by the end of this year, Administrator Ilya Espino said on Wednesday, advancing a tender process linked to one of the world’s most strategic trade corridors. Speaking at the Houston… Read More
Summary Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works has secured its largest-ever dredging order, worth ₹303.17 crore including taxes, from New Mangalore Port Authority. The three-year maintenance programme will cover navigational and operational areas, with the first season scheduled to begin on 15 November 2026. Three-year programme begins in November The KMEW dredging contract covers maintenance works… Read More
The long-awaited Howth Harbour dredging project is moving through procurement following the granting of environmental approvals, with the Government targeting a start to works in 2027, subject to a successful contract award and an agreed programme. In a written Dáil reply on 7 September, Minister of State for the Marine Timmy Dooley confirmed that the… Read More
By Kim Chong-yun Jisun Kang, chief of contracting at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District, has been named Manager of the Year through the USACE Excellence in Contracting Awards Program. The award recognizes her exceptional leadership in managing a nearly $265 million contracting portfolio, advancing innovative acquisition practices, and strengthening workforce readiness… Read More
By Yohan An and Monique Freemon CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — Col. Margaret “Maggie” Maasberg assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District during a change of command ceremony July 27, 2026, at the Riverbend Golf Course at Camp Humphreys. Maasberg is the 40th commander responsible for implementing an $8 billion… 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
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