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We are pleased to announce that Hermod R has been officially named at the Port of Esbjerg on 26 March 2026. As our newest trailing suction hopper dredger, Hermod R is built for efficient and environmentally responsible operations, with a dredging depth of up to 75 metres and a hopper capacity of 8,000 m³. Equipped… Read More
HONG KONG (AP) — A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama in a scheme to take over its port operations on the Central American country’s critical canal. The Panama Ports Company, a unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison… Read More
Recently, the “Xin Hai Jing 1”, China’s first ultra-large trailing suction hopper dredger featuring a distributed in-hull mud pump, was successfully launched. The vessel was invested in by Shanghai Dredging Bureau, with the project contracted by the Communications Construction Company(CCCC)Dredging National Engineering Research Center and constructed by Zhenhua Heavy Industries. This milestone marks a new… Read More
A landmark study just rewrote the numbers – and the implications for coastal engineering are enormous. One Meter. Already. Today. Last month, a study published in Nature quietly dropped one of the most unsettling findings in coastal science in years. Not a projection. Not a model. But a correction. Researchers analyzed 385 peer-reviewed studies on… Read More
We’re setting sail again into our history! Join us for part two of our journey through some of the most memorable stories from our past. As a Dutch family business with more than 155 years of experience, our collection is filled with remarkable objects and memories. We are proud to share these treasures and the… Read More
A landmark study just rewrote the numbers – and the implications for coastal engineering are enormous. One Meter. Already. Today. Last month, a study published in Nature quietly dropped one of the most unsettling findings in coastal science in years. Not a projection. Not a model. But a correction. Researchers analyzed 385 peer-reviewed studies on… Read More
We’re setting sail again into our history! Join us for part two of our journey through some of the most memorable stories from our past. As a Dutch family business with more than 155 years of experience, our collection is filled with remarkable objects and memories. We are proud to share these treasures and the… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 06 April 2026: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, today announced that it has attracted five new industrial and logistics projects across KEZAD Al Ain and KEZAD Al Ma’mourah – Abu Dhabi, with investors committing… Read More
Ocean and Key Ports Update The situation in the Middle East continues to evolve rapidly, with geopolitical tensions and risks remaining high and visibility remaining low. As a result of the ongoing conflict, we are continuing to see disruption to our logistics operations, and our teams are working hard to minimise the impact on customers…. 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
In the coming months, 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 Henrich Röper will talk about the licensing procedure for the relocation of dredged material to the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ):… 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
“We are monitoring developments in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz closely and operating our Dubai ports and terminals with enhanced safety and security measures. Jebel Ali Port’s container and general cargo terminals remain fully operational and we are working closely with the UAE authorities, shipping lines, logistics partners and other UAE ports… Read More
Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) announced today two appointments that strengthen its global executive structure. Mauricio Carrasco will assume the role of new Regional CEO for Europe, leading the company’s operations on the continent starting on March 15. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Galleguillos has been appointed as the new head of Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America, succeeding Mauricio… Read More
Dredging Corporation of India Limited has announced the appointment of Mrs. Krishna Das as Additional Director (Non-Executive Independent), marking a significant addition to its board leadership. The appointment was approved through a board resolution dated March 2, 2026, following endorsement from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Appointment Details The board has structured the appointment with specific… Read More
By Nick Hood China has commissioned a 504 MW offshore wind farm in the northern Yellow Sea, located around 70 km off the coast of Shandong Province, in waters up to 56 m deep. The project is China’s deepest commercial offshore wind development so far and comprises 42 turbines, each with a capacity of 12 MW. At full output,… Read More
Jan De Nul has launched another next level high-performance vessel: the William Thomson, one of two identical subsea cable‑laying vessels currently under construction. Both vessels have a cargo capacity of 28,000 tonnes and a length of 215 metres. This makes them the largest of their kind. Subsea cables are needed to bring energy generated at sea… Read More
The Philippines is starting to bet big on offshore wind, with new government policies and auctions aimed at turning its vast marine wind resources into real projects. A World Bank study released in 2022 estimated that the country has over 178 gigawatts (GW) of technical offshore wind potential, and this finding has helped anchor the government’s push to… Read More
The Dutch government has set aside 3.9 billion euros for a new offshore wind farm in the North Sea, Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven (D66) said. The government expects the project to cost about €2.3 billion in total. The wind farm, located in the IJmuiden Ver Gamma-B zone more than 60 kilometers off the Dutch… Read More
HONG KONG (AP) — A subsidiary of a Hong Kong-based conglomerate started arbitration proceedings against Danish logistics and port group Maersk, accusing the company of aligning with Panama in a scheme to take over its port operations on the Central American country’s critical canal. The Panama Ports Company, a unit of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison… Read More
By Sylvia Schandert Dredging operations in the Itajaí-Açu River channel began this Saturday, April 4, 2026. The operation was monitored by the Itajaí Port Authority starting at 7:30 a.m. and marks the beginning of the work outlined in the contract signed with Van Oord, which is responsible for the maintenance dredging of the waterway access… Read More
By Malte Humpert A container vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Gulf, about 25 nautical miles south of Iran’s Kish Island, causing damage above the waterline but no injuries to crew, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center said on Tuesday. UKMTO, which monitors shipping risks in the region, said the crew… Read More
By Sylvia Schandert The port concession pipeline planned by the government of Brazil includes a series of strategic projects that face a significant risk of judicial challenges. A survey conducted by the National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) indicates that at least 12 projects could be halted in court due to specific legal disputes or provisions… Read More
By Sylvia Schandert Dredging operations in the Itajaí-Açu River channel began this Saturday, April 4, 2026. The operation was monitored by the Itajaí Port Authority starting at 7:30 a.m. and marks the beginning of the work outlined in the contract signed with Van Oord, which is responsible for the maintenance dredging of the waterway access… Read More
By Mike Schuler The United Nations Security Council failed Tuesday to pass a Gulf-backed resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, after Russia and China vetoed the measure—laying bare deep geopolitical divisions as maritime traffic through the critical chokepoint remains near collapse. The draft resolution, led by Bahrain and supported by the… Read More
Parkes Shire Council is pleased to announce that works to deepen the launch channel at Lake Endeavour will commence on Monday, 13 April 2026. To ensure the safety of the community and contractors, there will be no public access to the dam during construction. The road at the intersection of Lake Endeavour Road and Bindogundra… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 06 April 2026: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, today announced that it has attracted five new industrial and logistics projects across KEZAD Al Ain and KEZAD Al Ma’mourah – Abu Dhabi, with investors committing… 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
What was the most unexpectedly valuable ship in the U.S. Navy over the last 12 months, as measured by the delta between what Big Navy and the usual suspects said it could do, and what the real world asked it to do? Well, of course, it was our Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB). Why? It is… Read More
Recently, the “Xin Hai Jing 1”, China’s first ultra-large trailing suction hopper dredger featuring a distributed in-hull mud pump, was successfully launched. The vessel was invested in by Shanghai Dredging Bureau, with the project contracted by the Communications Construction Company(CCCC)Dredging National Engineering Research Center and constructed by Zhenhua Heavy Industries. This milestone marks a new… Read More
The project, part of the NSW Government’s Lord Howe Island Critical Infrastructure Program, will deliver a fit-for-purpose vessel designed to meet stringent environmental and biosecurity standards, helping provide critical protection for the native plant, bird and insect species present. As part of the project, Serco representatives recently visited Lord Howe Island to meet with the… Read More
The Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has entered into a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), marking a major milestone in strengthening regional maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. This strategic partnership signed in Colombo on 7 April 2026 brings together DCIL’s extensive dredging fleet and operational expertise with… 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
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
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Polidano for the delivery of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850. The Malta-based company will use the vessels primarily for the transport of aggregates for its construction business. The new vessels will be named Denise P and Julia P in honour of Polidano family members. Strong reputation Polidano approached Damen due to the… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group client Arrendadora Continental has been awarded a contract by the Port Authority of Puerto Quetzal to operate an additional tug, making a total of six tugs operating in the harbour on Guatemala’s Pacific coast. To fulfil its contractual responsibilities, the company will take delivery of a Damen ASD Tug 2312 later this year. The… 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