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A DredgeWire Exclusive Royal IHC made meaningful operational and financial progress during 2025, as its extensive (110 page) Annual Report suggests. But the company remains unprofitable and financially fragile despite reporting its strongest order intake in at least five years. Management believes the turnaround phase is largely complete and expects a return to profitability in… Read More
The Argentine government on June 4 issued a preliminary award for a major river dredging contract to a Belgian company and its local partner, which has previously worked with a Chinese state-owned dredging firm. The losing bidder, another Belgian company backed by U.S. partners, has since challenged the outcome, fueling debate over the geopolitical considerations… Read More
Our team has recently completed emergency dredging and beach renourishment works at Bribie Island. This is a landmark project supported by The Hon. Jarrod Bleijie MP, Deputy Premier of Queensland, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Industrial Relations; and Gerard Coggan, The Queensland Coordinator-General. Following cyclone-driven breakthroughs that exposed infrastructure along… Read More
Boskalis recently announced its successful first deployment of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) from our new Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Aberdeen. From this onshore center, the colleagues worked directly with our construction support vessel BOKA Northern Ocean, which was working offshore. Boskalis now also has a second vessel that, thanks to a reliable satellite connection,… Read More
The Advisory Board of N-Sea Group announces that Martin Adler has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 June 2026. He is succeeded by Pim Nelemans, formerly Chief Operating Officer, who has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of N-Sea. Over the past five years, Martin Adler has successfully led N-Sea through a period of strong… Read More
BY MUFLIH HIDAYAT Why Legacy Mine Waste Is Redefining the Mining Investment Landscape The economics of primary copper mining have become increasingly difficult to justify. Greenfield projects routinely require a decade or more of exploration, environmental assessment, community consultation, and permitting before a single tonne of ore is processed. Capital requirements frequently stretch into the… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, logistics, and industry, today announced that Al Faya Dry Port has been assigned UN/LOCODE (AEALF) by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), further strengthening the port’s integration into the global multimodal trade and logistics… Read More
Aqaba, Jordan / Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the operational launch of Noatum Ports – Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions, a joint venture between AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC). The initiative marks a… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, has launched integrated logistics services connecting Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting existing trade corridors. The new service addresses growing container… Read More
With the theme, “It’s a Zoo out there!”, Dredging Days 2026 took place in the historic A Room with a Zoo conference centre, adjacent to the legendary Antwerp Zoo. The location was strategically intended to draw a parallel between the chaotic, unpredictable nature of global geopolitics and the complex environmental and technical landscapes facing the… Read More
Meet the Boskalis team in Manchester on 16 & 17 June at the Global Offshore Wind Exhibition. Visit us at Booth #C40 to reconnect and discuss the latest developments in the offshore wind industry. Source
From 3 – 7 August 2026, Royal IHC brings its Dredging Training Week to Rio de Janeiro, offering participants a unique opportunity to deepen their dredging knowledge through a five-day on-site learning experience. Why attend? ✔ Gain practical and theoretical insights into dredging operations ✔ Learn from experienced Royal IHC specialists ✔ Translate theory into… Read More
Only a few more places available for the upcoming CEDA-IADC Course ‘Dredging for sustainable infrastructure’ in Delft (NL), from 15-18 June. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eh5AWxQD. Source
The Port of Tyne has announced the appointment of Julia Prescot CBE as its new Chair, effective from 1 July 2026. Julia brings extensive experience in infrastructure, investment and leadership, having worked across major national transport and regeneration projects. Since October 2019, she has served on the Board of the Port of Tyne and as… Read More
The appointment follows a selection process that took place over the past few weeks. During this process, numerous candidates were evaluated by a selection committee composed of members of the Board of Directors. Ultimately, Rob Smeets emerged as the strongest candidate. Rob Smeets is no stranger to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. He has worked for… Read More
HAIFA, Israel, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) (“ZIM” or the “Company”), a global container liner shipping company, announced today the appointment of Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as its new President and Chief Executive Officer following the resignation on April 15, 2026, of Eli Glickman, the existing President and Chief Executive Officer. The appointment… Read More
Amsterdam, 20 May 2026 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the world’s leading company in delivering data-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, confirms that all resolutions that were brought up for vote were adopted during its annual General Meeting earlier today. Heather Polinsky was appointed as CEO and chair of the Executive… Read More
Amazon and Skyborn Renewables have signed a 600 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for carbon-free electricity from the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, marking the largest single PPA ever signed in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. The agreement provides Skyborn Renewables with the long-term revenue certainty needed to… Read More
Benefiting from the current good weather conditions, offshore works on the Princess Elisabeth Island are steadily progressing: the 17th caisson has been installed in the North Sea. 🌊⚓ Each caisson installed brings us closer to completing this pioneering artificial energy island, located 45 km off the Belgian coast. This could be delivered through the strong… Read More
By Amanda Dasch, Chief Development Officer & Group Executive at Ørsted. Every time a geopolitical crisis erupts, Europe is reminded of an uncomfortable reality: we still don’t have control over our own energy future. Recent events in the Middle East have placed energy costs and supply in the spotlight. And yet, for something that’s so… Read More
Our jack-up installation vessel Vole au vent successfully installed the first wind turbine at the French offshore wind farm Dieppe-Le Tréport. In total, the vessel will install 62 wind turbines, representing a total installed capacity of 496 MW. This is enough to provide renewable energy to approximately 850,000 people every year. At the end of… Read More
SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM – 19 June 2026: DP World has welcomed two of Europe’s largest quay cranes to Southampton in its latest investment to ensure this major container terminal can meet growing demand from UK trade. The quay cranes, weighing more than 2,000 tonnes each and standing nearly 150 metres high – more than 50 metres… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, logistics, and industry, today announced that Al Faya Dry Port has been assigned UN/LOCODE (AEALF) by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), further strengthening the port’s integration into the global multimodal trade and logistics… Read More
Aqaba, Jordan / Abu Dhabi, UAE – 18 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the operational launch of Noatum Ports – Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions, a joint venture between AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC). The initiative marks a… Read More
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, has launched integrated logistics services connecting Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting existing trade corridors. The new service addresses growing container… Read More
By Carmelo Garcia A historic dock’s last shipbuilder fears for the future of his business because of a rise of silt in the water. Tommi Nielsen’s firm, based at Gloucester Docks, has worked on wooden tall ships from across the globe over the past four decades. But silt build-up has made it harder for larger… Read More
The area around the mouth of Phan Thiet Port is being silted up. As one of the major fishing grounds, Lam Dong has many ports, but most are silted up, becoming a constant source of worry. The most “heartbreaking” story is that of La Gi fishing port, which has become a “death trap” for many fishing boats,… Read More
For the past six years, calculations, drawings and plans have been prepared to reinforce the 30-kilometer-long dike between the city of Zwolle and the town of Olst in the Netherlands. Starting this year, the Boskalis Nederland project team also began the physical work, with the official kick-off with all stakeholders taking place this week. Over… Read More
By Ana Alice Work at Taipei Port combines maritime engineering, concrete caissons, and sediment reuse to protect port operations, contain dredging, and expand logistics areas in a region exposed to monsoons and typhoons. Taiwan advances in the construction of a 4,014-meter maritime barrier at Taipei Port, a coastal project aimed at protecting port infrastructure and expanding operational… Read More
By Ana Alice Project in Xinjiang brings together record-breaking dam, billion-dollar reservoir, and digital technologies in a Chinese project focused on water, energy, irrigation, and water control in an extreme climate region. The Dashixia Dam in Xinjiang has once again attracted attention outside China after entering the water storage phase and nearing hydroelectric operation. The… Read More
By Fabio Lucas Carvalho As China tries to reduce pressure on rivers and quarries, coal waste accumulated over decades is beginning to find new use in construction, in automated factories that transform toxic waste into sand, gravel, unburned bricks, and other industrial materials. China accumulates about 7 billion tons of coal waste and has started… Read More
By Ana Alice Present in concrete, glass, and technology, sand has become a resource contested on a global scale, with increasing extraction in rivers, beaches, and seabeds, and impacts monitored by scientists and international organizations. The world uses about 50 billion tons of sand and gravel per year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The… 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
SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM – 19 June 2026: DP World has welcomed two of Europe’s largest quay cranes to Southampton in its latest investment to ensure this major container terminal can meet growing demand from UK trade. The quay cranes, weighing more than 2,000 tonnes each and standing nearly 150 metres high – more than 50 metres… Read More
By Emily Dawkins Norwegian shipyard Vard has announced that construction has begun on the 100-metre research vessel project named RV6000, contracted by Oceanco owner Gabe Newell‘s marine research and ocean exploration organisation Inkfish. The keel of the custom new build was laid at the yard’s facilities in Brăila, Romania, attended by representatives from Inkfish, its UK-based technical representatives, YTMC, the… Read More
By Martyn Wingrove An autonomous container vessel was sailed between terminals in Europe’s largest port as part of a demonstration of the technology that has become available for unmanned inland waterways and harbour navigation. Partners in the Magpie project showed how an inland vessel can sail independently from one terminal to another in the Port… Read More
As Colombia’s foreign trade grows and cargo mixes evolve, ports are focusing on equipment that extends handling capability within existing infrastructure. The introduction of a high-capacity Liebherr mobile harbour crane at Cartagena reflects a measured approach to accommodating larger vessels and changing operational demands without major structural expansion. A new operational reference point for Colombian… 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 Ana Alice Work on the navigation channel of the Port of Santos involves dredging, a multimillion-dollar contract, and operational changes to accommodate larger vessels, amid discussions about concession and new infrastructure projects in the port complex. The Port Authority of Santos has authorized the deepening dredging of the navigation channel of the Port of… Read More
DEME has been awarded a contract by Navayuga Engineering Company Limited (NECL) to carry out capital deepening works for the development of Ramayapatnam Port, a deep-sea greenfield port located in Andhra Pradesh, India. Under the contract, DEME will execute the capital deepening of the entire harbor basin, including the turning circle and four berth pockets…. Read More
Council’s application to fund dredging works at Lake Conjola has been successful, with the NSW Government offering a $1.5 million grant. This follows a Council vote last year supporting NSW Member for South Coast Liza Butler’s commitment to dredge the ebb tide channel. Mayor Patricia White said the funding announcement was great news for Lake… Read More
Brazil is preparing to offer contracts totaling 1.06 billion reais (US$210 million) in investments in the highway and port segments. The largest contract to be tendered, totaling 714 million reais, refers to improvement works on a 104km stretch of the BR-364 highway in the state of Acre, reported the Ministry of Transport. On another front, the Ministry of Ports… 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