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A new content experiment by DredgeWire Assuming your company has meaningful exposure to ports, dredging, coastal works, offshore energy, and heavy marine logistics, these are the five developments from the past six days that matter most. They are ranked by likely impact on backlog, execution risk, input costs, vessel deployment, and capital allocation. 1. Hormuz… Read More
by DredgeWire The UK Supreme Court has ruled against Ørsted in a long-running dispute over capital allowances related to offshore wind farms. At issue was whether costs for surveys and studies could be classified as capital allowances. The Court determined they could not, finding that such expenditures lack the necessary direct connection to the physical assets. In its judgment,… 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
Behind the scenes, discussions about a change in leadership at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges had been underway for some time. The organisation is at the start of a new strategic phase, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and sustainable value creation. In that context, it was decided that it is appropriate for this phase… Read More
Iraq’s environment minister said Tuesday that authorities have contained the pollution crisis affecting the Diyala and Tigris rivers, following days of emergency measures including water tanker deployments and coordinated action across multiple ministries and municipalities. Environment Minister Halo al-Askari said the Environment Ministry, Water Resources Ministry and municipal authorities “were able to contain the phenomenon,”… 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
CMA CGM strengthens its strategic footprint in Vietnam with the Gemalink expansion The CMA CGM Group announces the launch of the expansion works of Gemalink’s container terminal, located in Cai Mep port in southern Vietnam, in which the Group holds a 25% stake, alongside its long-standing partner, Gemadept. This project marks a new milestone in… 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
Dredging Corporation of India Limited has informed the stock exchanges about the resignation of Smt. P. Uma Gandhi from the position of General Manager (Finance). The resignation, tendered on April 8, 2026, was communicated to the company through the HR Department on April 17, 2026. Gandhi will cease to be the Chief Financial Officer and… 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
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 David Mickaelson Samosir will talk about the impact of the convex pattern placed on the bottom part of the pipe on… 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
Arcadis has announced the global launch of its innovative noise forecast app, noiseforecast.app. Designed to enhance community acceptance and optimize communication and noise management strategies for wind projects, the app is now available in five languages – Dutch, English, French, German, and Spanish – with additional languages to be released soon. Since its introduction in the… Read More
by DredgeWire The UK Supreme Court has ruled against Ørsted in a long-running dispute over capital allowances related to offshore wind farms. At issue was whether costs for surveys and studies could be classified as capital allowances. The Court determined they could not, finding that such expenditures lack the necessary direct connection to the physical assets. In its judgment,… Read More
Arcadis Ost 1 has achieved certification under the German IT Security Catalogue following a cybersecurity audit. The company said the audit was conducted by TÜV NORD Group and covered planning, construction, operation and maintenance phases. Arcadis Ost 1 added the certification reflects efforts to strengthen cybersecurity management across its offshore wind operations. The audit comes… Read More
By Antonia Shipley On paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for a role in the UK’s burgeoning green energy sector. He has high grades in maths and physics A-level, a distinction in BTec engineering and another distinction in an extended engineering diploma. He has also done work experience at an engineering company. He… Read More
Bunker sales in the port of Rotterdam were approximately 25 percent lower in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. The largest decline occurred in the fossil fuel oil segment, particularly VLSFO (-44%), HSFO (-25%), and ULSFO (-13%). Fossil distillates also declined, with MGO down 7% and MDO down 11%. At… Read More
CMA CGM strengthens its strategic footprint in Vietnam with the Gemalink expansion The CMA CGM Group announces the launch of the expansion works of Gemalink’s container terminal, located in Cai Mep port in southern Vietnam, in which the Group holds a 25% stake, alongside its long-standing partner, Gemadept. This project marks a new milestone in… Read More
Hamburg’s Authority for Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture (BUKEA) granted MB Energy a permit to build and operate a new ammonia import terminal. Subject to the final investment decision, the terminal is planned to be built on the site of the Blumensand tank terminal in the Port of Hamburg. The planned terminal is expected to… Read More
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges reopened the River Scheldt to shipping on April 10 after an oil spill during a bunkering operation halted traffic on the approach, according to an official port update. Oil spread overnight from Deurganck Dock into the Scheldt, forcing a full shutdown of the river stretch between buoy 80 and the dock… Read More
We have successfully completed the first phase of the largest beach widening project ever carried out in Brazil. Between 11 October 2025 and 14 January 2026, our trailing suction hopper dredger Galileo Galilei executed dredging works in Babitonga Bay, deepening the access channel while simultaneously reinforcing the adjacent coastline. Improving access to Babitonga Bay To… Read More
By John Manley The commercial extraction of millions of tonnes of sand from the bed of Lough Neagh may be having “broader and more persistent impacts” than previously thought, according to new research. A paper published on Wednesday in the Journal of Environmental Management outlines how the area of the lough where dredging is concentrated has undergone… Read More
By Melandrew Velasco FLOODING is no longer just a rainy-day inconvenience. In reality, it has become a recurring national crisis, more so with the belly-aching and unconscionable trillion peso flood control ghost projects. Each year, communities brace for rising waters, clogged rivers, and costly damage. Yet amid this cycle, two parallel efforts are beginning to converge… Read More
Last April 13, 2026, the Provincial Government of Maguindanao del Sur officially deployed dredging equipment from the Provincial Office to the Local Government Unit of Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun as part of its ongoing flood mitigation and waterway improvement efforts. The activity was led by Provincial Governor Hon. Datu Ali M. Midtimbang highlighting the strong… 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
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
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
Kalmar and the Port of Tauranga continue to drive sustainability with large order for hybrid and electric straddle carriers Kalmar has secured a large order from long-term customer the Port of Tauranga in New Zealand for six Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers and one Kalmar electric straddle carrier. The order was booked in Kalmar’s Q1 2026 order intake with… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply a fully integrated propulsion solution for a new advanced open-deck carrier vessel. The vessel has been ordered by Finland-based operator Meriaura, as part of its fleet renewal programme and has been designed for low energy consumption, operational flexibility and minimised emissions. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q1 2026…. 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
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
Plans to dredge part of River Hull ahead of Arctic Corsair’s arrival have been approved Plans to dredge a section of the River Hull have been approved by Hull City Council. The dredging will be done to facilitate the arrival of the iconic Arctic Corsair at its new home at the North End Shipyard visitor… 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