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Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance

Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance

Denmark

Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) of DKK 9.5 billion. During Q1 2026, Ørsted also made significant progress on its construction projects across three continents. Ørsted had… Read More

‘Govt plans dredging of 1,200km waterways’

‘Govt plans dredging of 1,200km waterways’

Bangladesh

Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said on Sunday that the government has planned dredging works on 1,200 kilometres of waterways to make them navigable for transport. Rabiul Alam, who also serves as the road transport and railways minister, revealed the plan while addressing the inauguration ceremony of Maritime Safety Week-2026 at the Ladies Club on… Read More

Sweden resumes in Luleå the largest dredging of its modern era and will remove 22 million cubic meters to take the port beyond its 50,000-ton limit, make way for 160,000-ton ships, and unlock the ore route in the Baltic Sea.

Sweden resumes in Luleå the largest dredging of its modern era and will remove 22 million cubic meters to take the port beyond its 50,000-ton limit, make way for 160,000-ton ships, and unlock the ore route in the Baltic Sea.

Sweden

By Carla Teles The new dredging in Luleå repositions Sweden on the logistics map of Northern Europe, expands ship entry into the Baltic Sea, and aims to resolve a historical bottleneck for iron ore outflow and industrial supply. Dredging has become the centerpiece of a maritime transformation that could change Luleå’s logistical importance in northern Sweden…. Read More

Royal Boskalis Acquires Minority Stake in Bhavnagar Port Project

Royal Boskalis Acquires Minority Stake in Bhavnagar Port Project

India

Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster B.V. has acquired a minority stake in the Bhavnagar Port, an upcoming multipurpose port being developed in Gujarat. In that regard, Boskalis has acquired a minority stake in the special purpose vehicle (SPV) involved in the development of the Bhavnagar Port Infrastructure Private Limited, an ET Infra report said, citing Ravi… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance

Denmark

Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) of DKK 9.5 billion. During Q1 2026, Ørsted also made significant progress on its construction projects across three continents. Ørsted had… Read More

Maersk delivered volume growth across all businesses in Q1

Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark – A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S (OMX: MAERSK-B) delivered solid first quarter results with EBIT of USD 340m, driven by strong volume growth across all businesses, continuous operational improvements, and cost containment measures. Executive Summary Ocean outperformed the market growing volumes by 9.3% Logistics & Services grew revenue by 8.7% while continuing to improve… Read More

Hapag-Lloyd launches podcast “Straight Talk with CEO Rolf Habben Jansen”

Germany

Tomorrow, Hapag-Lloyd will launch a podcast with its CEO Rolf Habben Jansen. “Straight Talk” will provide insights into global trade developments, container shipping and key topics that shape the day-to-day decision-making at Hapag-Lloyd. Moderated by Janet Porter, an award-winning British business journalist with extensive experience covering the global maritime and container shipping industry, the podcast… Read More

Hapag-Lloyd strengthens presence in West Africa with new office in Benin

Benin

Hapag-Lloyd is further strengthening its presence in West Africa with the opening of a new office in Cotonou, Benin. The office will open on May 20 and enable Hapag-Lloyd to serve customers in Benin even more directly through a dedicated local presence. Benin is an increasingly important market within West Africa, supported by steady economic… Read More


Events & Conferences

CEDA-UK Announces Exclusive Port of Bristol Seminar & Vessel Site Visit on June 4

United Kingdom

CEDA-UK invites you to join their Seminar & Site Visit to the Port of Bristol in Avonmouth on Thursday 4th June, with theme “Working in the Bristol Channel and River Severn”. There are only 20 places available for the site visit to the ‘Trym’ & ‘Graham Robertson’ so register now via CEDA’s website: Source

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


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

Ørsted delivers progress and strong operational performance

Denmark

Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2026. Ørsted delivered strong operational performance in the first quarter of 2026 with an EBITDA (excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees) of DKK 9.5 billion. During Q1 2026, Ørsted also made significant progress on its construction projects across three continents. Ørsted had… Read More

Philippines’ First Offshore Wind Zones Could Generate 11 TWh A Year, But When?

Philippines

The Philippines has always been offshore or onshore wind viable. No one was looking. No one was feeling the breeze. It is asking how quickly it can turn a clearly defined pipeline into actual electricity on the grid. The answer, based on current data, is far from straightforward. San Miguel Bay in Bicol and the… Read More

Boskalis: Ready to shine again

Spain

Even the very best in their field cannot perform at their peak all year round. Timely rest and treatment are essential to maintain top performance. This applies to people, and to vessels. After all, our activities at sea demand a lot from our fleet every day. A period in dry dock is therefore necessary to… Read More

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


Port News

Port Of Blyth Announces Major £100M Expansion To Power Clean Energy Growth

United Kingdom

The Port of Blyth has officially launched its Battleship Wharf Expansion scheme at its Annual Public Meeting, unveiling a transformative investment of up to £100 million to expand key infrastructure, increasing Port capacity to support the next era of clean energy growth. The early development phase of the scheme is being jointly funded by Port… Read More

Royal Boskalis Acquires Minority Stake in Bhavnagar Port Project

India

Dutch dredging major Royal Boskalis Westminster B.V. has acquired a minority stake in the Bhavnagar Port, an upcoming multipurpose port being developed in Gujarat. In that regard, Boskalis has acquired a minority stake in the special purpose vehicle (SPV) involved in the development of the Bhavnagar Port Infrastructure Private Limited, an ET Infra report said, citing Ravi… Read More

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


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Sedimentation, upstream diversions changing Teesta basin future

Bangladesh

“We do not argue about who will implement the Teesta Master Plan,” said Hazrat Ali, 55. “We just want a permanent solution to the suffering this river causes us.” His pain was deeply personal. Standing beside the Teesta in the northern Nilphamari district, Ali pointed toward the river that had swallowed his ancestral home. “The… Read More

‘Govt plans dredging of 1,200km waterways’

Bangladesh

Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said on Sunday that the government has planned dredging works on 1,200 kilometres of waterways to make them navigable for transport. Rabiul Alam, who also serves as the road transport and railways minister, revealed the plan while addressing the inauguration ceremony of Maritime Safety Week-2026 at the Ladies Club on… Read More

Vietnam’s Spratly Island overhaul continues

Vietnam

Vietnam continues to expand the size and scope of its Spratly Island outposts, maintaining the pace of island building seen over the past several years while also beginning to construct specialized infrastructure at features where land reclamation is already complete, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative reports. Since AMTI’s last measurement in March 2025, Hanoi has proceeded with its… Read More

Construction of a coral reef restoration farm in the Maldives begins

Maldives

Since 1970, approximately 50% of all coral reefs in the world have been lost. Jan De Nul has the ambition to scale up existing techniques to restore these precious ecosystems. To that end, the company now started the construction of a farm in the Maldives, in close collaboration with Coral Vita, a leading expert in… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Abia Govt orders suspension of sand dredging in Osisioma River

Nigeria

By  Daniel Chibuike The Commissioner for Environment, Abia State, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna  has ordered an immediate suspension of sand dredging activities at the Umuadele River, Okpulo Umuobo,  Osisioma local government area. According to the State government, the suspension was in response to concerns of environmental degradation and other allegations of illegal operations in the river…. Read More

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


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Fast Lines Belgium names two Damen Combi Freighters 3850

Belgium

On 2 May, Fast Lines Belgium held a naming ceremony for two Damen Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 in the Port of Antwerp. The vessels – the first newbuilds to enter the company’s fleet – will be joined by a third CF 3850 later this year. Attending the ceremony were personnel from Fast Lines in Belgium, the United… Read More

Damen signs with Albayrak Group for delivery of ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813

Turkey

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Türkiye’s Albayrak Group for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813. This is the first contract between the two companies. The Albayrak Group is one of the largest businesses in Türkiye and is active in the construction, industrial, and logistics sectors. The latter includes the management… Read More

Wärtsilä joins EU-funded consortium to further accelerate zero-carbon shipping for long-distance vessels

Finland

Technology group Wärtsilä has joined H4PERION, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project led by the University of Vaasa in Finland, to help accelerate the transition to zero-carbon long-distance shipping. The four-year project will develop and demonstrate solutions to improve engine efficiency and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wärtsilä will contribute by developing a combustion concept that… Read More

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


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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

New round of dredging set to begin at Swansea Channel

Australia

By Rod Thompson A new round of maintenance dredging will begin this week to deliver a safer waterway at the Swansea Channel. And, it marks the fourth stage of works, following the removal of tens of thousands of cubic metres of sand and sediment from the area. The latest phase focuses on the Dog Leg… Read More

USACE Ends Coastal Storm Study for Collier County, Fl. Due to Insufficient Funds

FL, United States

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

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


USACE

USACE Ends Coastal Storm Study for Collier County, Fl. Due to Insufficient Funds

FL, United States

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

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


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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