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Boskalis has signed a contract to deepen a new section of The Port of Gothenburg in Sweden. The dredging and blasting works will begin in October. The work will take place near a newly constructed quay and will enable more, larger and deeper-draught vessels to call at Scandinavia’s largest port. The works form part of… Read More
DEME was honored to welcome His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians at the DEME Environnement headquarters in Farciennes during his two-day interregional economic visit to Wallonia and Flanders. Organized by the Flemish business federation VOKA and the Walloon trade federation AKT, the visit brings 40 business leaders together from across the country and aimed… Read More
A popular session at the Dredging Days is “Young CEDA Pitch Talks”. In less than 7 minutes, students and young professionals will present their ongoing work, expose their ideas to a broad audience and get immediate feedback and inspiration. The best presentation by an author under 40 years of age, will win the IADC (International… Read More
In March, Jan de Nul announced the construction of a new trenching support vessel, and today Jan de Nul also gave her a name. Jan de Nul is naming the vessel after the English engineer Isambard K. Brunel. Brunel is known for his innovative solutions to technical challenges for which humanity had long found no… Read More
By Mike Schuler International Maritime Organization faces a defining moment next week as global shipping groups line up in rare unity behind the regulator ahead of renewed climate negotiations at Marine Environment Protection Committee 84 in London. Just six months after governments failed to adopt a landmark carbon pricing framework, the industry is sending a clear message: deliver a… Read More
In accordance with the regulations, DEME Group NV hereby discloses information regarding the acquisition of own shares. Under the framework of the share buyback program, as announced on March 31, 2026, the company reports today that during the period from April 13, 2026, until April 17, 2026, the following transactions took place: Repurchase of shares… Read More
DEME was honored to welcome His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians at the DEME Environnement headquarters in Farciennes during his two-day interregional economic visit to Wallonia and Flanders. Organized by the Flemish business federation VOKA and the Walloon trade federation AKT, the visit brings 40 business leaders together from across the country and aimed… Read More
A new content experiment by DredgeWire Assuming your company has meaningful exposure to ports, dredging, coastal works, offshore energy, and heavy marine logistics, here are the five industry developments from the past six days that matter most — in Axios style. Ranked by impact on backlog, execution risk, cost, and deployment. 1. Sabine-Neches just pulled forward a… Read More
Haifa, Israel, 16 April 2026 – ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (the “Company”) announced earlier today that Mr. Eli Glickman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, informed the Board of Directors of his decision to depart from the Company. Mr. Glickman will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company during a… Read More
A popular session at the Dredging Days is “Young CEDA Pitch Talks”. In less than 7 minutes, students and young professionals will present their ongoing work, expose their ideas to a broad audience and get immediate feedback and inspiration. The best presentation by an author under 40 years of age, will win the IADC (International… Read More
In the coming weeks, we will be introducing the various papers/extended abstracts that will be presented at the CEDA Dredging Days from 11-13 May 2026. For more information and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eEdD4CY3 lynyrd de wit will talk about Gel barrier – a biodegradable flexible underwater material to limit sedimentation or prevent scour. Tests… Read More
In the coming weeks, we will be introducing the various non-paper sessions included in the Dredging Days 2026 programme. This time, the session on surveying. Join us for a focused, practice-driven workshop on survey specifications in dredging projects—where small ambiguities can become big claims. Two concise scene‑setting talks will frame the issue from both sides: a… Read More
Automation is everywhere in terminals right now. But where does it actually work… and where does it fall short? In our latest CTAC Europe 2026 Speaker Spotlight, Kira Biernat, Head of Marketing at Terminal & Distribution Center Logistics by INFORM, offers a practical take: 🔹 Automation should solve specific operational problems, not add complexity 🔹… Read More
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
VARD, a subsidiary of the FINCANTIERI Group; one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, is pleased to announce that Roy Arne Stavik is appointed as SVP, Governmental Defense Program – to further reinforcing VARD’s focus on the naval segment. Effective May 1, 2026, Stavik is appointed SVP, Governmental Defense Program, supporting VARD’s ambition… Read More
By Adis Ajdin Danish Shipping has elected Maersk executive Caroline Pontoppidan as its new chairwoman, making her the first woman to lead the organisation in its history. Pontoppidan (pictured in the middle), who serves as executive vice president, chief legal officer and head of corporate affairs at Maersk, succeeds DFDS chief executive Torben Carlsen, who… Read More
By Liz Hamson Arcadis has strengthened its life sciences offer by hiring Fabio Forlizzi as a senior associate. Forlizzi, who has more than 12 years of experience, was an associate architect at Buro Happold prior to joining Arcadis. In his new role, he will help steer Arcadis’ growing portfolio of retrofit and repurposing projects, transforming… Read More
By Maria Gallucci Offshore wind development has all but screeched to a halt in the United States amid the Trump administration’s unrelenting attacks. But in the rest of the world, it’s another story. Wealthy and developing economies alike are embracing the energy source as they look to build out supplies of domestic and renewable electricity — a goal that is… Read More
In Taiwan, we have successfully loaded and installed two subsea high voltage export cables for the offshore wind farm Fengmiao. This marks an important step towards establishing the future connection between the offshore wind farm and the onshore electricity grid. The cables – 45 and 44 kilometres long and together weighing more than eight thousand… Read More
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 20 April 2026 – Van Oord has reached a significant milestone in the development of offshore wind energy in Poland. The company has successfully transported and installed all monopile foundations and transition pieces for Poland’s first-ever offshore wind farm: Baltic Power. Co-developed by ORLEN and Northland Power, the project marks an important… Read More
This week, Van Oord is present at WindEurope 2026 in Madrid, underlining our commitment to driving Europe’s energy transition and strengthening the offshore wind value chain. We are meeting clients, partners and policymakers to discuss how we can jointly accelerate offshore wind deployment and create long-term value. Van Oord has a strong track record across… Read More
Mariners are advised that dredging operations will commence at the Port of Cape Preston West for the dredging of the transhipment channel to the BCI Minerals Mardie Salt and Potash jetty. The dredged materials will be dumped at the offshore disposal location DMPA4, located 15nm North of the Mardie jetty. The following equipment will be… Read More
By Fredrick Ameh Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has sought the expertise and collaboration of Belgium in Nigeria’s proposed port modernisation. This was made known when the NPA MD hosted the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Pieter Leenknegt, at the NPA Headquarters in Marina on Monday, April 20, 2026. The… Read More
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the University of Hamburg (UHH), and the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), to strengthen cooperation in maritime cybersecurity. The MOU… Read More
A new Seafarers Centre at the Port of Port Hedland has reached a significant milestone, with a sod turning event taking place today, signalling the beginning of construction. Pilbara Ports delivering a new fit-for-purpose Seafarers Centre in Port Hedland. Contract for the construction of the Seafarers Centre awarded to Benchmark Construction and Building. The $21… Read More
Mangawhai Harbour Restoration Society (MHRS) has started its annual dredging and sandspit stabilisation programme, continuing more than three decades of work to safeguard the harbour’s health. The Spirit of Mangawhai II dredge was deployed mid-March, with operations scheduled through to July 31. Work is timed for autumn and winter to avoid disturbing the breeding season… Read More
Mariners are advised that dredging operations will commence at the Port of Cape Preston West for the dredging of the transhipment channel to the BCI Minerals Mardie Salt and Potash jetty. The dredged materials will be dumped at the offshore disposal location DMPA4, located 15nm North of the Mardie jetty. The following equipment will be… Read More
The Monai River in Dakshin Banshikunda Union of Madhynagar Upazila of Sunamganj district has lost its navigability and turned into a char. About 16,000 people from 15 villages live on the banks of this fast-flowing river. Due to the drying up of water during the dry season, the people of Banshikunda Union are facing various… Read More
By Dipender Manta In a decisive move aimed at reducing flood risk and tightening control over illegal mining, the district administration in Kullu has announced the rollout of scientific river dredging operations backed by strict monitoring mechanisms. The decision was taken during a meeting of the district-level committee chaired by Deputy Commissioner, Kullu, Anurag Chander… 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
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
The use of sediments (sand, sand-gravel, clay) accumulated in reservoirs or water bodies, as well as rocks extracted from the subsoil in connection with the construction of tunnels or passages, will be included in the types of subsoil use. Modern.az reports that the issue is reflected in the draft law on amendments to the Law “On… 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
Technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of NTPRO 7, a next‑generation bridge and ship‑handling simulator designed to support future‑ready maritime training. The new platform responds to the maritime industry’s rapid shift to digital navigation, increasing digitalisation of bridge systems, and growing demands on training institutions to prepare crews for modern, complex vessel operations. NTPRO 7 is… Read More
In March, Jan de Nul announced the construction of a new trenching support vessel, and today Jan de Nul also gave her a name. Jan de Nul is naming the vessel after the English engineer Isambard K. Brunel. Brunel is known for his innovative solutions to technical challenges for which humanity had long found no… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä announces that its 4‑stroke engine solution for ammonia fuel now offers a higher power rating. As part of the company’s ongoing development of ammonia‑fuelled engine solutions, the upgrade to the Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine raises output to 315 kW per cylinder at 900 rpm and 345 kW per cylinder at 1000 rpm,… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä has received an order to supply 412 MW of engine power to support a major new hyperscale data center project in Ohio, United States. The project includes 40 Wärtsilä 34SG (spark gas) engines. This order brings Wärtsilä’s total engine capacity sold into the US data center market to over 1.6 GW. The… 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
By Chloe Boden Dredging work in Bridport Harbour is to begin this week, designed to support vessel access, safe navigation, and ensuring efficient long-term operation of the harbour. Dorset Council has stated that the work is expected to take around two weeks to complete with temporary restrictions coming in over the next few days. From… Read More
You can view the documents here: https://lnkd.in/eZE3DnFS The Port of Hirtshals takes the first huge step towards an improved navigational entrance to ensure safer arrivals and departure for the vessels calling the port. Be a part of this project and apply! Source
By Lusa/VerAngola The Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, quoted in a press release, said that “this international public tender represents a clear commitment to transparency, competition, and the selection of partners with technical capacity, proven experience, and a long-term vision.” “Cabinda assumes a unique position as a strategic platform for Angola and Central Africa,… 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
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
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
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