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Annual report 2024 DEME is releasing its 2024 Annual Report today, marking the third report since the company’s stock listing in 2022. As announced at the end of February, 2024 proved to be an outstanding year for DEME. All segments did very well, reflected in robust financial results. Turnover and profitability have both shown double-digit… Read More
The ports of São Francisco do Sul and Itapoá signed a contract on Friday, the 21st, in Itapoá, for the dredging and deepening of the access channel to Babitonga Bay. The agreement marks a historic milestone, distinguished by two unprecedented and innovative aspects. For the first time in Brazil, a public port has partnered with… Read More
Developer Ørsted has achieved a major milestone on the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan, the offshore substation for the project having been installed “This achievement is a significant step in our journey, from the initial steel cut back in July 2023, to the sail-away from Seatrium in February, from Singapore… Read More
Vattenfall the Swedish energy company that focuses on producing and supplying electricity, heat, and renewable energy. It is involved in the generation of power from various sources, including nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar energy. Vattenfall is also committed to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future, with a strong emphasis on… Read More
CK Hutchison has kept silent on the sale but defends the move via a column on news website using a property agent’s byline, says the agent A sale by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison of its overseas ports, including two in Panama, to a BlackRock consortium continues to stir debate as to its eventual outcome. China… Read More
● New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling ferry company Vessev has opened its first international office in the USA, to address growing US demand for its innovative marine technology. ● Josh Trout, with over 20 years of experience in marine technology and business development, has been appointed as US Director to lead operations, sales, and US-based production. ● Vessev aims… Read More
As part of our commitment to provide you with the most up-to-date and relevant information on the logistics industry, we share our Market Update on the Latin American market. You will find information and interesting data on the update of the state of the ports, the most important transport routes and relevant news. We hope… Read More
Strategic partnership set to elevate inhouse fleet operations and service offering for regional clients Abu Dhabi, UAE – AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, and Columbia Group, a leading global integrated maritime, logistics, leisure and energy platform, have formed a joint venture to optimise third party vessel… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions today announced a strategic partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies Group, and the Indra Group. This collaboration aims to explore opportunities for jointly offering digitalisation services and solutions for ports, logistics, and trade across… Read More
To optimise the chances of the successful completion of a project, contracting parties should, from the start, fully understand the requirements of a dredging project. IADC’s five-day seminar strives to provide an understanding of the basics of dredging through lectures and workshops which are given by industry experts in a classroom setting for a hands-on… Read More
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞! A course that covers all aspects of dredging in just two weeks. Want to see what it’s like? Watch the video below! 📸 📍Kinderdijk, the Netherlands 📧Register via training@royalihc.com 📅September 15-26, 2025 Source
Registration for the 24th World Dredging Congress & Exhibition (WODCON XXIV) is OPEN! Follow the links below to: SPONSOR EXHIBIT REGISTER – all in one place, all online! WODCON XXIV will be hosted by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) and held at the picturesque Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel from June 23-27, 2025. WODCON is the only global event dedicated exclusively to… Read More
The full-day, in-person event will feature Group and Cluster senior management and other guest speakers, as well as site visits to flagship assets in Abu Dhabi, KEZAD and Khalifa Port, including the newly commissioned CMA Terminals Khalifa Port. The company will discuss its 2024 financial performance, business and market updates, M&A integration, growth strategy, capital… Read More
Tim Hathaway joins Associated British Ports after a stint at the Port of Salalah, Oman © ABP Associated British Ports (ABP) has welcomed Tim Hathaway as Head of Continuous Improvement, initially for the Humber region. The new role is centred around engaging everyone in improving the way our work is done in our changing world,… Read More
Global consulting engineering firm Arcadis has appointed three new business unit directors in Canada. Vancouver-based Audrey Muir joins the firm as leader of its Canadian mobility advisory unit. She has more than 30 years’ experience in transportation consultancy, team leadership and project management across North America and the U.K., most recently with CBCL in Halifax from 2012 to 2021… Read More
The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Elaine Scott as its new Innovation Partnerships Manager. Scott has extensive expertise from her work at Space North East England, reported the Port of Tyne, where she oversaw the growth of the region’s space sector with assistance from Business Durham, the UK Space Agency, and local universities. The… Read More
Effective 1 April 2025, Peter Berdowski will step down as CEO of Boskalis. He will be succeeded by Theo Baartmans, a member of the Board of Management since 2007. Mr. Berdowski will be appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board as of the same date. According to the latest business results, Boskalis reports a strong financial… Read More
Developer Ørsted has achieved a major milestone on the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan, the offshore substation for the project having been installed “This achievement is a significant step in our journey, from the initial steel cut back in July 2023, to the sail-away from Seatrium in February, from Singapore… Read More
Vattenfall the Swedish energy company that focuses on producing and supplying electricity, heat, and renewable energy. It is involved in the generation of power from various sources, including nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar energy. Vattenfall is also committed to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future, with a strong emphasis on… Read More
Swedish power utility Vattenfall said on Tuesday it has made a final investment decision for two wind farm projects in the German North Sea, Nordlicht 1 and 2, the first of which is expected to become Germany’s biggest offshore wind farm. Vattenfall said in a statement it had agreed to buy back the 49% stake… Read More
SANY Renewable Energy has secured a bid for Guangdong Energy Group’s Jieyang Shibeishan offshore wind project, which will deploy 14 offshore wind turbines of 13.6 MW and one 10 MW unit. This milestone project represents SANY’s first back-commercialisation order of large capacity offshore wind turbines, marking the company’s new phase of developing its offshore and… Read More
The ports of São Francisco do Sul and Itapoá signed a contract on Friday, the 21st, in Itapoá, for the dredging and deepening of the access channel to Babitonga Bay. The agreement marks a historic milestone, distinguished by two unprecedented and innovative aspects. For the first time in Brazil, a public port has partnered with… Read More
Canada’s largest port entered 2025 on the heels of a stellar year highlighted by as much cargo handled by the next five Canadian largest ports combined. Newly-released statistics from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPF) show a record 158 million metric tonnes (MMT) moved through the Pacific gateway hub in 2024. The 5% increase year-over-year… Read More
Red Sea Gateway Terminal International (RSGTI) and the Port of Tadjourah have signed an MoU to invest in and manage a multipurpose facility at the Red Sea-Arabian Sea junction on the East African Coast. The agreement was signed by Kamil Mohamed Gorah, Chairman of the Port of Tadjourah, and Gagan Seksaria, Director of Global Investments for RSGT International,… Read More
CK Hutchison has kept silent on the sale but defends the move via a column on news website using a property agent’s byline, says the agent A sale by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison of its overseas ports, including two in Panama, to a BlackRock consortium continues to stir debate as to its eventual outcome. China… Read More
The ports of São Francisco do Sul and Itapoá signed a contract on Friday, the 21st, in Itapoá, for the dredging and deepening of the access channel to Babitonga Bay. The agreement marks a historic milestone, distinguished by two unprecedented and innovative aspects. For the first time in Brazil, a public port has partnered with… Read More
In the port of Scheveningen, Baggerbedrijf De Boer carried out maintenance dredging work on behalf of the Municipality of The Hague for two weeks in September 2024. Ewout Vrolijk, supervisor at Baggerbedrijf De Boer, emphasises the importance of this work: “We are now in the fifth year of this contract with regular maintenance dredging work…. Read More
Sand is everywhere. Used in concrete, glass, electronics and ceramics, it shapes landscapes and habitats. However, its extraction is often unregulated and has serious consequences for ecosystems worldwide. The exhibition ‘Before and After Sand’ at the Gewerbemuseum Winterthur explores this complex resource. How is sand formed? What is its value? Are there different kinds of… Read More
SIBU: Sibu has experienced three floods this year, with the latest one severely affecting several towns. Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew has urged the Sarawak government to conduct a detailed study on the key factors causing floods in the Rajang River Basin and implement targeted solutions. “The current flood control plan in Sibu only… Read More
Dredge Robotics is rapidly expanding its profile at home and overseas as mining companies recognise the value in its unique solution. When Dredge Robotics attended MINExpo in Las Vegas last year, the company made a somewhat unlikely discovery. “We were expecting we might find other players emerging into our market or having a crack at it, but… Read More
By Hari Prasad Koirala,Urlabari, Mar. 16: With no secure employment opportunities, disadvantaged families in Kanepokhari, Morang, have been earning livelihood by extracting and selling sand and gravel from the Chisang River. “Construction work is tough and contractors tend to exploit workers. Physically strong go for construction jobs while women and elderly are engaged in extracting the… Read More
Plans for a 30-acre (21ha) quarry near Huntly have been approved by councillors after a narrow vote. Aberdeenshire Council received 45 letters of objection to the proposals to extract about 650,000 tonnes of gravel and sand at Craig Farm over the next 22 years. The site’s operator, Leiths (Scotland), will use the material to make… Read More
A new quarry has opened in Surrey which will aim to supply “key” infrastructure projects in London and the Surrey area by excavating more than one million tonnes of sand and gravel from area in the next five years. Cemex UK has opened a new quarry in the Shepperton, which bosses say will be “crucial” in… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II S.A, majority owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see ethanol – a biofuel mainly produced from sugarcane – used to generate clean power. Taking place at the Suape II power station in Recife, Brazil, the… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply three Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engines for a new 18,600 m3 capacity LNG Bunkering vessel being built for Spanish operator Ibaizabal. The engines will feature Wärtsilä’s innovative NextDF technology, which dramatically reduces methane emissions when operating with LNG fuel. The ship is being built at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding yard in China,… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has taken delivery of its first LNG powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Ro-Ro vessel which will be utilised by the recently formed JV with Erkport, “United Global Ro-Ro.” Forming part of Noatum Maritime’s Ro-Ro expansion strategy, the newbuild… Read More
Today we celebrate the keel laying ceremony of our “Magdalena”. A significant milestone in the cooperation between Nam Trieu Shipyard, IHC and Dutch Dredging. We look forward to the next stage of this journey. Source
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
The long-awaited dredging work at Beachport Boat Ramp is set to begin this week, bringing much-needed improvements to the area. This project, approved by Wattle Range Council, will ensure safer and more accessible boating conditions for the local community and visitors alike. The project is expected to significantly enhance the functionality of the boat ramp,… Read More
The City’s Spatial Planning and Environment Directorate is pleased to announce that preparations are under way for the dredging of Zeekoevlei, an operation that will take about two years as part of our efforts in improving the water quality of the waterbody. Residents living in the vicinity of the False Bay Nature Reserve and recreational… Read More
LAHORE: Karachi Gateway Terminal Ltd (KGTL) is driving a dredging initiative at Karachi Port’s East Wharf to deepen the channel and berths to a depth of 15.5 metres for handling larger vessels of up to 350 metres in length and cargo carrying capacity of over 13,000 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units). According to a KGTL spokesman,… Read More
Manila, Philippines —Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, proudly announces the successful award of three significant Philippine project management contracts in February. This demonstrates Arcadis Philippines Inc.’s (API) continued client relationships and the Program and Project Management (PPM) team’s capabilities in navigating various project environments across diverse sectors…. Read More
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure. Over the centuries, USACE… Read More
WIESBADEN, Germany, Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District has selected the joint venture of Woolpert and Black & Veatch to provide architecture, engineering, master planning, and design services under a five-year, $94.5 million contract. The contract supports military installations and projects throughout 30 European countries. The contract, expected to be completed in September 2029, will… Read More
FINEGAYAN, Guam – The Office in Charge of Construction Marine Corps Marianas (OICC MCM) closed out fiscal year 2024 with 58 active construction projects and record-breaking metrics, according to an overview brief published in October 2024. OICC MCM was first commissioned in 2016. The command has approximately 130 personnel who monitor and manage construction projects… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Cheryl Boyd as chief of the Resource Management Division. The Resource Management Division is responsible for all district level financial management activities and offers professional financial advice, guidance, and policy interpretations while ensuring the implementation of procedural controls, processing of reports and… 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
The Panama Canal is running out of water, threatening the global supply chains and industries that depend on it. WSJ takes you inside the canal’s operations to understand what this means for the future of this vital shipping route. Photo: Getty Images Source