TRADING UPDATE Q3 2025: ANOTHER RECORD YEAR TAKING SHAPE Highlights third quarter 2025 Group nine-month turnover surpassed 3 billion euros, a 3% increase year-over-year Order book is 5 billion euros, compared to 7.1 billion euros last year Management reiterates its expectations that full-year turnover will be at least in line with 2024 and forecasts a… Read More
Strongest quarterly net profit since February 2022 public listing on the back of steady operating profits, lower finance costs, and positive impact from income tax reversal Continued double-digit revenue growth driven by the Ports, Economic Cities & Free Zones and Maritime & Shipping clusters The infrastructure businesses of Ports and Economic Cities & Free Zones,… Read More
Pearl HPW Group announces the acquisition and rebuild of its Cutter Suction Dredger Orashi, formerly known as Ballena Azul. The Orashi is an IHC Beaver 65 DD, a 650mm (26”) Cutter Suction Dredger built by Royal IHC in 2014. She was previously owned and operated by TMM Group of Tampico, Mexico, where she served in… Read More
Nauplius Workboats has started the production of a DMC1450 for its strategic partner Royal IHC. Royal IHC has sold this multi-purpose, heavy-duty workboat, together with a Beaver dredger, to a client in the Middle East combining expertise tondeliver complete, reliable solutions for the dredging industry worldwide. The DMC1450 has a length of 14.5 meter and… Read More
Argentina’s federal government is preparing to launch a new tender for the dredging, operation and maintenance of a 1,477km section of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, after a previous auction was suspended in February amid allegations of irregularities. Authorities held several multisectoral meetings following the failed tender, and the results will serve as the basis for the new bidding… Read More
𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 When Harlyn was appointed to manage the long-term storage of 2,500 metres of spare export cable, they needed reliable equipment and expert support, fast. Our team delivered a 15-tonne breakback tensioner from our rental fleet, deployed to the Port of Blyth with full operator support. The… Read More
Sometimes, even the toughest dredging equipment faces challenges you can’t solve with a quick fix. One of our customers struggled with excessive vibrations in their dredge pump – so severe that it caused fatigue cracks and reduced capacity. Extra supports on the piping didn’t help. Operations were at risk. That’s when our Measurements & Diagnostics… Read More
A leading player in Northern Europe’s container shipping market, CMA CGM Group further strengthens its port terminal network with this strategic investment in Hamburg This participation will further strengthen the CMA CGM Group’s footprint in Germany, reinforcing the country’s pivotal role in European and global trade. With a capacity of 4 million TEUs, Eurogate Container… Read More
Container throughput rises by 6.7 percent to 4,798 thousand TEU Container transport up by 13.6 percent to 1,501 thousand TEU Group revenue rises by 12.5 percent to € 1,331.4 million Operating result (EBIT) increases by 25.7 percent to € 117.1 million. Despite an environment marked by macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical tensions and uncertainties in US trade policy, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) significantly… Read More
Hong Kong – Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly participated in the Project Cost Management Forum 2025, held on 7 November in Hong Kong. Organized by the Development Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the Forum brought together local and international industry leaders… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 07 November 2025: In collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), has announced the successful end of the submission period for the third edition of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards…. Read More
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This week Glen Dcosta, Schalk van Zyl, and Daan Koetje have been representing IHC Mining at #IME2025 in Kolkata, India! With their extensive expertise across the mining value chain, they discussed innovative methods for ore acquisition through 𝗗𝗿𝘆 (𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀) and 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, and advanced 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 in gravity, magnetics, flotation, and electrostatic separation…. Read More
The appointment reflects the Group’s ambition to transform its Logistics Cluster -Group’s largest in terms of international reach- into a leading global logistics player Abu Dhabi, UAE – AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, logistics, and industry, today announced the appointment of seasoned logistics executive Jochen Thewes as the CEO… Read More
Konecranes has appointed Jussi Rautiainen President, Business Area Industrial Equipment, and a member of the Konecranes Leadership Team. He succeeds Marko Tulokas, who was appointed President and CEO of Konecranes in June 2025. Rautiainen will start in his new role on January 1, 2026, and will report to Marko Tulokas. Jussi Rautiainen (b. 1978) holds… Read More
Overview Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has appointed Shri Gaurav Dayal, IAS, as an Additional Director (Promoter-Non Executive) effective November 7, 2025. Dayal, currently the Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, brings over two decades of administrative experience. Simultaneously, Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS, has ceased to be a Director. Dayal’s appointment is subject… Read More
Port of Hamburg Marketing has appointed Hendrik Meyn to the Executive Board. Together with Axel Mattern, he will strengthen the port’s marketing activities and provide new impetus for its international positioning. Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM) once again has a dual leadership team. With effect from November 1, Hendrik Meyn joined HHM from the Harren Group… Read More
ABP News Release: Launch of first Global Floating Offshore Wind Ports Alliance At this year’s RenewableUK Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen, we were delighted to announce that we have teamed up with BrestPort, the company managing the commercial port of Brest in France and Shannon Foynes Port, Ireland’s second largest port operator, to lead… Read More
Belém, Brazil — A viable fusion of financing tools—ranging from concessional loans to hard-edged guarantees—is poised to slash capital costs by roughly half for offshore wind projects in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, primarily for priority pipelines in the Philippines and Vietnam, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). A report touching on “Innovative Finance Mechanisms… Read More
Danish utility Ørsted will reduce its Scope 1-2 greenhouse-gas intensity by more than 98 % from its 2006 baseline and raise its renewable energy share to 99 %. The company has closed its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant in 2024, enabling the transition away from fossil fuels. With its science-based targets validated by… Read More
A planned supersized floating wind turbine with two spinning heads will generate nearly double the amount of energy as the current record-holder The world’s largest wind turbine—currently being tested off the coast of China—has blades that are more than twice as long as a Boeing 777’s wingspan. It can generate 26 megawatts (MW) of energy,… Read More
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) will begin dredging operations at Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour, scheduled to commence today ( Monday, 17 November) to improve safety and navigation for all harbour users. The works will involve the removal of approximately 24,000 cubic metres of sediment from the entrance channel and internal eastern harbour areas. These essential works… Read More
A leading player in Northern Europe’s container shipping market, CMA CGM Group further strengthens its port terminal network with this strategic investment in Hamburg This participation will further strengthen the CMA CGM Group’s footprint in Germany, reinforcing the country’s pivotal role in European and global trade. With a capacity of 4 million TEUs, Eurogate Container… Read More
ABP News Release: Launch of first Global Floating Offshore Wind Ports Alliance At this year’s RenewableUK Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen, we were delighted to announce that we have teamed up with BrestPort, the company managing the commercial port of Brest in France and Shannon Foynes Port, Ireland’s second largest port operator, to lead… Read More
We are delighted to have been awarded the prestigious 2025 ESPO Award on Social Integration of Ports by the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), recognising the Port’s innovative and inclusive approach to creating a more equitable maritime workplace. Now in its 17th year, the ESPO Award celebrates ports that show exceptional commitment to community engagement… Read More
𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵, 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 Enhancing biodiversity in a given area is never an exact science. Even with a well-considered plan for installing artificial reefs or shelters for marine life and shellfish, there is always a degree of uncertainty about whether species will truly make it their home. This was the case… Read More
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 For the last few years, our trailing suction hopper dredger Medway has been almost fully dedicated to maintaining the Weser River in northern Germany. Since 2020, the vessel has dredged sand, silt and clay from the access channels to Bremerhaven and the port of Brake, where… Read More
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) will begin dredging operations at Rosslyn Bay Boat Harbour, scheduled to commence today ( Monday, 17 November) to improve safety and navigation for all harbour users. The works will involve the removal of approximately 24,000 cubic metres of sediment from the entrance channel and internal eastern harbour areas. These essential works… Read More
Phatthalung locals fret over impact The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has not found any human rights violations by the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) or the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) in connection with canal dredging projects in Phatthalung province. NHRC deputy secretary-general, Jumphol Khun-on, said the commission received four complaints from five… Read More
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) has announced plans to issue gratuitous permits for the extraction of sand and gravel “exclusively for urgent government projects.” This was in response to requests from the League of Municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya, headed by Mayor Benjamin Cuaresma III, and the two districts of the Department… Read More
President of the Trinidad and Tobago Aggregate Producers Alliance (TTAPA), Nigel Tenia, is calling on the Government to grant an immediate moratorium on sand and gravel operations, as the sector has been operating without formal licences for more than two decades. Speaking on CNC3’s The Morning Brew yesterday, Tenia said the moratorium would provide temporary… Read More
CEBU, Philippines — More than 200 individuals engaged in illegal sand and gravel extraction along the Hinulawan River in Toledo City have been ordered to cease operations after a recent inspection revealed widespread environmental damage caused by unregulated quarrying. The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) confirmed that the discovery followed Governor Pamela Baricuatro’s… Read More
In recent years, China’s rapid urbanization and industrial growth have sparked unprecedented demand for construction materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone—collectively termed aggregates. These materials serve as fundamental inputs for infrastructure, housing, and various engineering projects. However, a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications by Ren, Jiang, Behrens, and colleagues reveals a compelling… Read More
The Netherlands Coastguard has chartered another vessel from a Dutch owner to bolster its services in the southern North Sea Multraship Towage & Salvage has gained a contract from Rijkswaterstaat Rijksrederij, the Netherlands government’s agency for vessel fleets, to supply an emergency response and security enforcement ship on a long-term contract. This 50-m vessel will be owned, manned… Read More
On November 16, 2025, against the backdrop of Vancouver Shipyards—now one of the most advanced shipbuilding hubs in North America—Seaspan Shipyards officially delivered the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV), CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, to the Canadian Coast Guard. This milestone marks the fourth large vessel, and the second class of ship, that Seaspan has completed under the National Shipbuilding Strategy… Read More
Introduction Waterways are essential for Canada’s economy, ecology, and communities. Proper canal maintenance solutions are critical to the sustainability of both business and the environment, from ensuring viable commerce routes to supporting hydroelectric projects and flood control systems. Sediment accumulation, erosion, and pollution may all have a negative impact on these sensitive systems. That’s where… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group is proud to announce the successful delivery of four advanced dredging component packages Damen Shipyards Group is proud to announce the successful delivery of four advanced dredging component packages for Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers (TSHDs). These vessels, which are being constructed at different shipyards in Central America, where two of them have already successfully… 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
As announced earlier this year, the Southsea Coastal Scheme will add around one million tonnes of shingle to the beach between the Pyramids and the Coffee Cup café in Eastney starting next month. Led by Portsmouth City Council and delivered by Coastal Partners and VSBW, this is the largest local authority-led flood defence scheme in the UK…. Read More
Kalmar announces the extension of its comprehensive Kalmar Care maintenance contract with long-term customer Belfast Container Terminal Ltd (BCT), part of Irish Continental Group. The contract was booked in Kalmar’s order intake in Q3 2025 and continuing until Q3 2032. The contract ensures the continued supply of dedicated, 24/7 maintenance support personnel to secure the operational availability… Read More
The city People’s Committee has submitted the proposal to the municipal People’s Council for immediate consideration, seeking approval to launch what officials describe as a critical infrastructure intervention to protect the fast-growing southern urban zone from recurring inundation. HCM City – Ho Chi Minh City authorities have proposed a 9.2 trillion VND (370 million USD)… Read More
Mariners are advised that maintenance dredging works at Jurien Bay Boat Harbour will commence Mid-November 2025 and will proceed until approximately Mid-April 2026. Dredging operations will occur Monday to Saturday between the hours of 0700 and 1900hrs and on Sundays and public holidays between 0900 and 1900 hours. The works are being carried out by… 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
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal year 2025 Petaluma River Channel Maintenance Dredging Project. The amount of this action is $9,165,400. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Petaluma, California, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 29, 2025. Fiscal 2025… 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
GLDD recently launched the Cape Hatteras and the Cape Canaveral Damen 3013 Multicats, that were built at Conrad shipyard. DredgeWire sat down with Chris Gunsten, Senior VP of Project Services & Fleet Engineering to discuss their new Damen 3013 Multicats. DW: Why did GLDD not build their own Multicats? CG: Over many years GLDD has… Read More