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By Efe Onodjae Nigerian and other countries in West and Central Africa have committed over $27 billion to port infrastructure expansion projects aimed at strengthening regional trade integration, improving maritime logistics and driving economic growth across the sub-region. Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this yesterday during the opening of… Read More
A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina. A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complained to the White House of unfair conditions in bidding for a pivotal contract in Argentina, calling on the… Read More
Africa’s richest man’s industrial empire, Dangote Industries Limited has begun preliminary work on a massive deep-sea port project in Nigeria’s Olokola Free Trade Zone, marking the conglomerate’s latest move to expand beyond manufacturing into maritime logistics and export infrastructure. Dangote Industries has begun preliminary work on a proposed 10,000-hectare deep-sea port in Nigeria’s Olokola Free Trade Zone…. Read More
With a 36% increase in turnover compared to 2023, it seemed challenging to surpass 2024. Nevertheless, turnover in 2025 rose again by 6% and net profit by a significant 12% compared to 2024. CFO Jan Neckebroeck: “We are prepared for the future.” With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, we recorded a 6% increase compared… Read More
A few months ago, we delivered the first version of our Cygnus cutter suction dredger (Rotterdam 26) to Dekker Groep. Since entering operation, the dredger has been performing extremely well, with production figures exceeding expectations. A great confirmation of the design choices made during the development of the concept. We have now started the next… Read More
Royal IHC was honoured to be represented by CEO Derk te Bokkel at the CEO Roundtable session with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The dialogue brought together leaders from both countries to discuss opportunities for deeper economic cooperation and underlined the growing strategic importance of the India–Netherlands relationship. For Royal IHC,… Read More
We are glad to announce that NMDC Group has won the SILVER STEVIE WINNER for the Most Innovative Corporate Sustainability Program for “Pioneering the Industrial Energy Transition.” This recognition reflects our continued commitment to advancing sustainable innovation and driving meaningful impact across the industries and communities we serve. Source
IADC bestowed their Young Pitch Talk Award 2026 to Sem Geerts, from the University of Twente. This special award is given to “stimulate the promotion of new ideas and encourage younger men and women in the dredging industry”. https://lnkd.in/e9nkmZfR Sem Geerts was selected as the IADC Young Pitch Talk Award winner for his presentation on… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a partnership agreement with Borouge Plc (ADX: BOROUGE), a leading petrochemical company providing innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, to explore expanded collaboration opportunities aimed at enhancing export resilience and operational… Read More
From 3 – 7 August 2026, Royal IHC hosts the Dredging Training Week in Brazil: an intensive five-day programme covering the fundamentals of dredging – from equipment selection and soil behaviour to automation, operations and project execution. Why attend? ✔ Strengthen your technical and commercial dredging expertise ✔ Learn directly from Royal IHC specialists ✔… Read More
Learn the basics of dredging in five days and complete a tender process from start to finish during IADC’s 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, held in Delft (Netherlands) from 𝟭𝟱-𝟭𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Site visit included! Interested? https://lnkd.in/eMQYHa_K Source
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
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
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 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
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
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
Last week in Gdańsk, key leaders gathered to reflect on Baltica 2’s significance for Poland. The voices featured include Dariusz Lubera, President of the Management Board at PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, Rasmus Errboe, CEO of Ørsted, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, Poland’s Minister of Climate & Environment, Miłosz Motyka, Poland’s Minister of Energy, and Jerzy Wiatr, Vice President… Read More
Another exciting milestone reached as NB 964 took to the sea for testing, bringing this advanced hybrid CSOV one step closer to operations for Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG. From design and engineering to construction and commissioning, this achievement reflects the teamwork, expertise, and dedication across our integrated value chain. Source
By Johanna Urbancik Drone sightings, unclear reporting chains and fragmented responsibilities are exposing a growing blind spot in the North Sea. Possible sabotage, drone overflights and mapping by submarines: the North Sea and its off shore wind farms are vulnerable to hybrid warfare, threatening one of Europe’s crucial renewable energy sources. But, who is responsible for security… Read More
Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Ørsted (CPSE:ORSTED) has started installing foundations at the Baltica 2 offshore wind project in Poland. The company has also commissioned the first monopile foundation at Hornsea 3 in the UK, which is set to be… Read More
Africa’s richest man’s industrial empire, Dangote Industries Limited has begun preliminary work on a massive deep-sea port project in Nigeria’s Olokola Free Trade Zone, marking the conglomerate’s latest move to expand beyond manufacturing into maritime logistics and export infrastructure. Dangote Industries has begun preliminary work on a proposed 10,000-hectare deep-sea port in Nigeria’s Olokola Free Trade Zone…. Read More
By Efe Onodjae Nigerian and other countries in West and Central Africa have committed over $27 billion to port infrastructure expansion projects aimed at strengthening regional trade integration, improving maritime logistics and driving economic growth across the sub-region. Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this yesterday during the opening of… Read More
By Carla Teles At the Port of Gothenburg, the Skandia Gateway plans to dredge about 11 million m³ to deepen the navigation channel, adapt the port to larger vessels, and strengthen Sweden’s foreign trade with a strategic intervention for its maritime and industrial logistics. The Port of Gothenburg is preparing a strategic project to expand its maritime capacity…. Read More
The Dutch recognise the importance of container transport but underestimate their dependence on it Sixty years after the introduction of the container, many Dutch people are still unaware of how much we rely on container transport. This is revealed by new research commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority and conducted among more than 1,500… Read More
A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complains to Trump administration, alleging in unfair conditions in bidding process for pivotal contract in Argentina. A consortium of dredging companies backed by KKR & Co complained to the White House of unfair conditions in bidding for a pivotal contract in Argentina, calling on the… Read More
By Carla Teles At the Port of Gothenburg, the Skandia Gateway plans to dredge about 11 million m³ to deepen the navigation channel, adapt the port to larger vessels, and strengthen Sweden’s foreign trade with a strategic intervention for its maritime and industrial logistics. The Port of Gothenburg is preparing a strategic project to expand its maritime capacity…. Read More
Wah Kwong NatPower has teamed up with Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (CKS) to push forward the electrification of inland water transport between Hong Kong and Guangdong. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation across electric vessel deployment, charging and battery-swapping infrastructure, and wider low-carbon shipping initiatives in the Greater Bay Area…. Read More
Coastal erosion has severely damaged the shoreline at Cabo Tortuga in Santa Marta, Colombia. Watermaster is now dredging sediment from the sea and redistributing nearly 15,000 m³ of material across the affected area. The work is part of Santa Marta’s District Disaster Risk Management Council’s response to the risk of losing the beach completely and… Read More
Male is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is also threatened by rising sea levels. Owing to climate breakdown, its living space is shrinking. So the justification for a land reclamation project seemed clear. Take sand from elsewhere… Read More
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
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
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
Another exciting milestone reached as NB 964 took to the sea for testing, bringing this advanced hybrid CSOV one step closer to operations for Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG. From design and engineering to construction and commissioning, this achievement reflects the teamwork, expertise, and dedication across our integrated value chain. Source
A few months ago, we delivered the first version of our Cygnus cutter suction dredger (Rotterdam 26) to Dekker Groep. Since entering operation, the dredger has been performing extremely well, with production figures exceeding expectations. A great confirmation of the design choices made during the development of the concept. We have now started the next… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term Lifecycle Agreement contract with Finnish Border Guard. The 10-year agreement extends existing coverage of ‘Turva’ vessel and will also cover two new vessels, ‘Karhu’ and ‘MT1407’, which are scheduled to join the fleet in 2026 and 2027. The Baltic Sea is one of the busiest marine areas in the world,… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group has received class and flag state approval for its ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible (FF) to operate on methanol fuel. The approval was issued by Bureau Veritas and the Kingdom of the Netherlands flag state, respectively. It follows the approval in principle (AiP) that Damen received for its design of methanol-powered compact vessels in… Read More
With a 36% increase in turnover compared to 2023, it seemed challenging to surpass 2024. Nevertheless, turnover in 2025 rose again by 6% and net profit by a significant 12% compared to 2024. CFO Jan Neckebroeck: “We are prepared for the future.” With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, we recorded a 6% increase compared… 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
By Carla Teles Breakwaters installed by Van Oord in Constanța total 9 kilometers and are part of a coastal project in Romania, where 4 million m³ of sand were deposited to reduce erosion, protect resorts such as Olimp, Jupiter-Neptun, and Balta-Mangalia, and strengthen beaches against storms, currents, tides, and swells in the local Black Sea…. Read More
Ahmedabad, 12 May 2026: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, through its marine platform Astro Offshore, has contracted with Oceaneering International Inc., a US-based engineering and applied technology company, to pursue specialised offshore and subsea opportunities in Europe. The agreement marks a significant step in APSEZ’s expansion into ultra-deepwater… Read More
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
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
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
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
With a 36% increase in turnover compared to 2023, it seemed challenging to surpass 2024. Nevertheless, turnover in 2025 rose again by 6% and net profit by a significant 12% compared to 2024. CFO Jan Neckebroeck: “We are prepared for the future.” With a total turnover of €4.24 billion, we recorded a 6% increase compared… 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