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China is dumping tons of sand in the South China Sea with dozens of dredgers to transform a disputed reef into a giant artificial island and bring back the “Great Wall of Sand” in the ocean

China is dumping tons of sand in the South China Sea with dozens of dredgers to transform a disputed reef into a giant artificial island and bring back the “Great Wall of Sand” in the ocean

China

By Ana Alice Satellite images show a new transformation at Antelope Reef, in a disputed area of the South China Sea, reigniting debates on coastal engineering, environmental impact, and territorial control in the ocean. China has once again artificially expanded coral formations in the South China Sea and transformed Antelope Reef, in the Paracel Islands,… Read More

Hamdan bin Zayed Inaugurates Abu Dhabi’s First Solar-Integrated Community Harbour in Al Dhannah

Hamdan bin Zayed Inaugurates Abu Dhabi’s First Solar-Integrated Community Harbour in Al Dhannah

United Arab Emirates

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has inaugurated Al Dhannah Community Harbour following the completion of its comprehensive modernisation and expansion works. During his tour, His Highness reviewed the harbour’s facilities and its advanced services and infrastructure that support the local community and enhance maritime activities in… Read More

Ørsted completes divestment of its European onshore

Ørsted completes divestment of its European onshore

Denmark

Further to the announcement issued on 3 February 2026, Ørsted has today completed the divestment of its European onshore business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). For further information, please contact: Global Media Relations +45 99 55 95 52 Globalmedia@orsted.com Investor Relations Rasmus Keglberg Hærvig +45 99 55 90 95 IR@orsted.com About Ørsted Ørsted is a global leader… Read More

Dredging for Matarbari Deep Seaport project begins today; Japanese JV of Penta Ocean and Toa has contract

Dredging for Matarbari Deep Seaport project begins today; Japanese JV of Penta Ocean and Toa has contract

Bangladesh

By Nur Uddin Alamgir Dredging work for the much-anticipated “Matarbari Port Development Project” begins today, marking a major step toward establishing Bangladesh’s first deep seaport. The project, expected to transform the country into a key international transshipment hub capable of accommodating large mother vessels, has reached this milestone six years after receiving approval. Earlier, the… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

NMDC Coastal & Hydrodynamic Center

United Arab Emirates

Advancing in-country capabilities, NMDC Dredging & Marine unveils NMDC Coastal & Hydrodynamic Center, the region’s first hydraulic physical modeling test facility, bringing advanced coastal and marine engineering validation to the UAE. This milestone strengthens local expertise, enabling more efficient marine operations. The center will operate as a commercial entity across the region. Source

ICTSI 1Q 2026 Recurring Net Income up 29% to US$308.27M

Philippines

Enrique K. Razon Jr., International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) Chairman and President, said: “ICTSI delivered a robust start to 2026, with double digit growth in revenues, EBITDA and net income reflecting the strength of our diversified global portfolio and disciplined execution across our operations. The contribution from newly added terminals, alongside stable demand at… Read More

NMDC Group ranked #2 on Forbes Middle East’s Top 10 Construction Companies 2026 list

United Arab Emirates

NMDC Group has been ranked #2 on Forbes Middle East’s Top 10 Construction Companies 2026 list, reflecting our strong performance and continued contribution to advancing the region’s construction sector. This recognition underscores the Group’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering high-impact projects that support sustainable growth. Source

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy Secures Advanced Earth Observation Services Enabled by Orbitworks Satellite Constellation

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 4th May 2026: Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), the region’s leading academic institution for maritime training, and an integral part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has signed an agreement with Orbitworks Satellites Manufacturing – L.L.C. – S.P.C. (“Orbitworks”) to secure advanced Earth Observation (EO) services through its Altair satellite constellation…. Read More


Events & Conferences

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

Damen hosts DKF European Offset Conference

Netherlands

Damen hosted DKF European Offset Conference, uniting defence stakeholders to discuss industrial cooperation, resilience, supply chains, and evolving On 22 April, Damen Shipyards Group hosted the annual DKF European Offset Conference at its headquarters in Gorinchem, the Netherlands. The conference brought together professionals, industry leaders, and government officials involved in defence procurement, industrial cooperation, and offset… Read More


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

Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe

World ,

By Maria Gallucci The developer Ocean Winds cut controversial deals with the Trump administration last week to abandon two U.S. offshore wind developments. But across the Atlantic, it’s making big strides — especially with floating wind. On Monday, Ocean Winds said its 30-megawatt project in the south of France has started delivering power to the country’s grid. The wind farm includes… Read More

Ørsted completes divestment of its European onshore

Denmark

Further to the announcement issued on 3 February 2026, Ørsted has today completed the divestment of its European onshore business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). For further information, please contact: Global Media Relations +45 99 55 95 52 Globalmedia@orsted.com Investor Relations Rasmus Keglberg Hærvig +45 99 55 90 95 IR@orsted.com About Ørsted Ørsted is a global leader… Read More

Jan De Nul: Vole au vent installs final turbine for wind farm in France

France

Last Monday, our jack-up installation vessel Vole au vent installed the final of 61 wind turbines at the Îles d’Yeu et de Noirmoutier offshore wind farm in France, developed by EMYN, a local player in offshore renewable energy. This marks the completion of the installation works, with all turbines now operating at full capacity. The… Read More

Van Oord: VO:X Barentsz successfully completes first multi-day offshore operation

Netherlands

VO:X Barentsz, Van Oord’s first unmanned survey vessel purpose-built for offshore operations, has completed its first multi-day deployment at Ecowende‘s Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm. The vessel supported the monopile and cable installation works executed by installation vessels Boreas, Nexus and Subsea Viking. This marks an important milestone in the further roll-out of remote,… Read More


Port News

Port of Kaohsiung Deepens Baltic Region Ties, Pens MOU with Poland’s Port of Gdynia

Taiwan

Port of Kaohsiung signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today (March 20th) with the Port of Gdynia, Poland’s principal commercial port, further deepening ties between Taiwan’s largest maritime gateway and Europe’s Baltic region. Port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s largest commercial port, has long served as a key transshipment hub for Asia Pacific container traffic. Port of… Read More

Stable cargo flows in the Port of Gothenburg despite mixed first-quarter performance

Sweden

Container handling in the Port of Gothenburg continues to show positive development in terms of loaded cargo volumes. At the same time, the share of empty containers is decreasing, contributing to more efficient logistics flows, but also to a slightly lower total number of containers handled. This is shown in the port’s throughput report for… Read More

AD Ports Group, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, and CMA CGM Group Sign MoU to Extend Inland Reach Across the UAE and Wider Region

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5th May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CMA Terminals Khalifa Port container terminal and CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, to develop efficient intermodal… Read More

Rohde Nielsen completes maintenance dredging and coastal protection works at Estepona Port, Spain

Spain

Rohde Nielsen has completed maintenance dredging and coastal protection works at Estepona Port, Spain, ensuring safe navigation and restoring design depths. Around 52,000 m³ of sediment was removed from the port entrance and reused for the regeneration of El Cristo beach—supporting both improved access conditions and enhanced coastal protection. The works have been executed by… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Dredging of rivers and canals begun as per election manifesto: Tuku

Bangladesh

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku has said dredging and re-excavation of canals and rivers across the country has begun in line with BNP’s election manifestoes and will be implemented in phases, reports BSS. He made the remarks while inaugurating dredging of the Dhaleshwari and Louhajang rivers along with riverbank protection work… Read More

Rohde Nielsen completes maintenance dredging and coastal protection works at Estepona Port, Spain

Spain

Rohde Nielsen has completed maintenance dredging and coastal protection works at Estepona Port, Spain, ensuring safe navigation and restoring design depths. Around 52,000 m³ of sediment was removed from the port entrance and reused for the regeneration of El Cristo beach—supporting both improved access conditions and enhanced coastal protection. The works have been executed by… Read More

BOSKALIS raises the bar in Portsmouth ……. Coastal Protection!

United Kingdom

Over the past six years, BOSKALIS Westminster Ltd., in a joint venture with Volker Stevin, has been working on the largest coastal protection project ever undertaken in the United Kingdom – the Southsea Coastal Scheme in Portsmouth. The result: a well-protected city with an award-winning promenade and a greatly widened beach where residents can enjoy… Read More

DoI to move to monthly dredging in order to protect harbour depth

Isle of Man , Israel

Significant work to be undertaken first by specialist contractors Dredging will take place in Douglas Harbour every month in order to maintain appropriate depths for vessels to operate safely. Specialist contractors are being brought in to undertake heavy plough dredging work first. It’s hoped they’ll begin addressing a problem area in the central harbour basin,… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

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

The use of sand and gravel extracted from water reservoirs and tunnels is legalized

Azerbaijan

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

Fine Grains: What Falling Sand Reveals About Global Power

World ,

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions continuous to strengthen its position in LNG Bunkering segment with order for four new vessels

Finland

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems for four new LNG Bunkering Vessels being built at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering shipyard in China. The ships have been ordered by GSX Energy. Two vessels were booked by Wärtsilä in Q1, followed by… Read More

Transporeon, a Trimble company, Launches Natural Language Search to Help Carriers Find Freight Faster

Germany

Ulm, Germany, April 28, 2026 – Transporeon, a Trimble® company, has launched Natural Language Search, a generative AI feature designed to simplify how carriers find freight in Transporeon Autonomous Procurement. The feature is now available to all Autonomous Procurement carrier users across Europe and North America. The new capability allows users to type conversational queries like “reefer… Read More

VARD: NB 979 delivered to Cyan Renewables

Taiwan

Vard Vung Tau has successfully delivered NB 979, a tailor-made Service Operation Vessel (SOV), to Cyan Renewables, around six weeks ahead of the contractual delivery date of 16 June. Based on the VARD 4 19 design, the vessel is purpose-built for offshore wind operations in Taiwan and will go directly from a short stay at… Read More

Transporeon Launches Natural Language Search to Help Carriers Find Freight Faster

Germany

Ulm, Germany, April 28, 2026 – Transporeon, a Trimble® company, has launched Natural Language Search, a generative AI feature designed to simplify how carriers find freight in Transporeon Autonomous Procurement. The feature is now available to all Autonomous Procurement carrier users across Europe and North America. The new capability allows users to type conversational queries like “reefer… 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

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

Concordia Damen Wins Contract for 41-Metre River Pusher for Paraguayan Client

Paraguay

Concordia Damen has signed a newbuilding contract with an undisclosed Paraguayan client for a 41-metre shallow draft river pusher, type CDS 4115, with delivery scheduled for 2027. The vessel will operate on the Paraguay–Paraná River system, a key logistics corridor in South America. This marks the second CDS 4115 unit ordered for the region, underlining… Read More

Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for advanced TSHD

Netherlands

Damen Shipyards Group and Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, have signed a contract for the construction of a new Trailing Suction Grab Hopper Dredger. The agreement, concluded in March through ABP’s subsidiary UK Dredging (UKD), represents an important milestone in the long‑standing collaboration between the two organisations and the growing capability of… Read More

Dipen: Development projects taken up for hill tracts, Kaptai Lake dredging to begin soon

Bangladesh

By Bijoy Dhar Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Dipen Dewan has announced that the government has undertaken new initiatives to improve education, healthcare, infrastructure, road connectivity, and boost the tourism sector in the remote areas of the Hill Tracts. He made these remarks on Saturday afternoon while addressing a views-exchange meeting at the Barkal… Read More


USACE

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

Lt. Col. Jason Supnet named 2025 USACE 51C Commissioned Officer of the Year

Korea , LA, United States

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


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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