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By DredgeWire Port and maritime operations across the Middle East have experienced significant disruption since the start of the U.S.–Israel strikes on Iranian military targets, with multiple incidents reported at major commercial and energy terminals and vessel traffic slowing across the region. In the UAE, operations at DP World’s Jebel Ali Port were temporarily suspended following… Read More
As global demand grows for flexible dredging solutions capable of operating in wetlands, shallow waters, and challenging terrain, contractors and mining operators are increasingly turning to specialized amphibious equipment. The Tracked amphibious dredging machine designed in China has rapidly gained international attention for its ability to bridge the operational gap between land-based excavators and conventional… Read More
The first pin pile for the Fengmiao 1 offshore windfarm in Taiwan has been installed by CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering’s installation vessel Green Jade All 99 pin piles required for the project have been manufactured by local suppliers, Century Huaxin Wind Energy and CTCI MAC. Transport and installation are being executed by CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering using the… Read More
KEY FIGURES 2025 Revenue: EUR 4.5 billion (2024: EUR 4.4 billion) EBITDA: EUR 1.3 billion (2024: EUR 1.3 billion) Operating Result: EUR 886 million (2024: EUR 782 million) Net profit: EUR 775 million (2024: EUR 781 million) Order book: EUR 7.0 billion (2024: EUR 7.0 billion) Royal Boskalis B.V. (Boskalis) in 2025 posted a strong financial performance… 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
Tuesday DredgeWire Summary Intelligence Brief — 10 March 2026 Representative news highlights. Fleet & Equipment China Launches 25,000 m³ Hopper Dredger Xin Hai Jing Chinese infrastructure group China Communications Construction Company and its dredging subsidiary CCCC Shanghai Dredging Company have launched the 25,000-m³ trailing suction hopper dredger Xin Hai Jing. The vessel incorporates a distributed pump dredging system designed… Read More
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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
By Jowi Morales San Francisco-based startup Aikido Technologies, which is focused on building offshore wind turbines, is experimenting with adding data centers to its power platforms. According to IEEE Spectrum, the company plans to launch a 100-kilowatt unit that combines a wind turbine with an AI server off the coast of Norway in the North Sea… Read More
CEDA Dredging Days is the flagship conference of CEDA and is the main event on the dredging industry calendar in the CEDA (EMEA) region. It is widely considered to be the primary forum for leading researchers and industry experts, to share ideas, discuss challenges and consider potential solutions. The conference is well-attended by professionals from… Read More
Damen Shipyards Group, in partnership with the Danish Export Association, has held a Match-Making Day in Helsingør, Denmark. Currently, the country is preparing for a series of naval projects to be undertaken over the coming years. The event was set up to explore the potential to further strengthen long-term industrial cooperation for these projects, in… 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 Valerie Biernaux from in2Dredging Pty Ltd will discuss Soil Improvement to Enable Offshore Wind Terminal Operations This paper presents a case… Read More
CEDA Dredging Days 2026 Programme and Early Bird Deadline: Register before 1 March The programme for the CEDA Dredging Days 2026 is now online! The conference will take place from 11-13 May 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium. Until 28 February you can make use of the early bird registration fee (a discount of EUR150 on the… 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
Yesterday, we welcomed 13 talented professionals to the DEME team! Their journey began with our Welcoming Day, where they got to learn more about the company and connect with the teams they’ll be working alongside to help build a sustainable future. Joining DEME means stepping directly into the heart of global innovation – and we can’t wait… Read More
The Supervisory Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG has elected Karl Gernandt as Chairman of the Supervisory Board with immediate effect. He succeeds Michael Behrendt, who is currently unable to perform the duties of Chairman due to health reasons. Michael Behrendt will remain an ordinary member of the Supervisory Board. This decision does not in any way diminish the extraordinary contributions of… Read More
By Jowi Morales San Francisco-based startup Aikido Technologies, which is focused on building offshore wind turbines, is experimenting with adding data centers to its power platforms. According to IEEE Spectrum, the company plans to launch a 100-kilowatt unit that combines a wind turbine with an AI server off the coast of Norway in the North Sea… Read More
By Cho Sungshin Korea Southern Power (KOSPO) is joining forces with KEB Hana Bank to expand its renewable energy portfolio, with a focus on offshore wind power. KOSPO announced on the 8th that it had signed a “Business Agreement for Joint Development of Offshore Wind and Renewable Energy Projects” with KEB Hana Bank on the… Read More
By Prince As the leading wind energy-generating country in Europe, Germany is certainly showing a desire to remain in that position and to represent the entire continent on a world scale. After the numerous developments that it has in the works as of 2026, Nordlicht offshore wind development secured a key financing breakthrough. Germany continues to thrive… Read More
The first pin pile for the Fengmiao 1 offshore windfarm in Taiwan has been installed by CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering’s installation vessel Green Jade All 99 pin piles required for the project have been manufactured by local suppliers, Century Huaxin Wind Energy and CTCI MAC. Transport and installation are being executed by CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering using the… 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
By Samuel Anyanwu FIC Report (Ondo State) – The Ondo State Government, through the Ondo State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (ONDIPA), has provided detailed clarification on the investors, financial capacity, governance structure, and institutional safeguards guiding the State’s ongoing large-scale industrial investments. This statement addresses public interest and ensures clarity regarding the Port Ondo Deep… Read More
TasPorts will begin a major maintenance dredging campaign at the Port of Devonport next week, supporting safe navigation and port operations at one of Tasmania’s most important freight hubs. The dredging vessel – which is operated by Dutch Dredging Australia Pty Ltd – will arrive in Devonport today before starting the 14-week dredge campaign. Up… Read More
By Neesha Salian The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) said it plans to deploy a maritime reinsurance programme covering up to $20bn in potential losses to help restore confidence in shipping in the Gulf region amid ongoing tensions involving Iran. The plan, approved by US President Donald Trump, and announced jointly with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aims to… Read More
Residents affected by river erosion have urged authorities to dredge the River Ghaghat according to its historical course without altering its direction, as preparations for dredging are expected to begin after Eid. They believe such steps could help reclaim thousands of acres of land lost to the river over the years while maintaining its natural… Read More
By Rhiannon YhnellandJoe Skirkowski,West of England Businesses say they are worried that a build-up of silt at the bottom of a city’s historic docks could have an impact on their trade. Dredging takes place at Gloucester Docks every winter but unusually low river levels last year mean that a higher level of sediment has built… Read More
Jakarta, IO – “We shake the sky, shake the ground, and stir the oceans so that we do not become a nation living on a mere 2.5 cents a day. A nation that works hard—not a nation of tempeh, not a nation of coolies—willing to endure hardship for the sake of our ideals,” founding President Sukarno… Read More
By Merilyn Vale The Open Coast Coastal Management Plan is back on public exhibition until the end of March. Councillors were briefed on the updates at a committee meeting earlier this week. You can see and hear the staff explain next steps in potential sand nourishment for Wamberal and The Entrance North in the first… 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
China has launched “Xin Hai Jing,” the country’s first homegrown ultra-large, self-propelled trailing suction hopper dredger with a distributed pump room. This 25,000-cubic-meter-class vessel works without tugboats and features a proprietary smart monitoring platform. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of the year. Source
By Park Hyung-yun South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party of Korea is pushing the “Korea-US Shipbuilding Cooperation and Support Special Act” (MASGA Special Act) as Congress moves to provide backing amid the Trump administration’s pressure for additional tariff hikes under Section 301 of the Trade Act. The initiative aims to demonstrate firm commitment to cooperation with… Read More
As global demand grows for flexible dredging solutions capable of operating in wetlands, shallow waters, and challenging terrain, contractors and mining operators are increasingly turning to specialized amphibious equipment. The Tracked amphibious dredging machine designed in China has rapidly gained international attention for its ability to bridge the operational gap between land-based excavators and conventional… Read More
On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the Australian Defence Force. Under the agreement, Damen will provide the design and associated licences, enabling Austal to build the vessels at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. The signing ceremony… 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
València, X March, 2026 – The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) has awarded the contract for the extension of an office building located at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia to house the facilities of the Civil Guard Maritime Service and the State Tax Administration Agency (AEAT). The project includes the installation of two modular buildings, one permanent and one temporary… Read More
By Ugochukwu Alaribe, UMUAHIA The Abia State Government has announced plans to dredge the Aba River to expand infrastructure and improve access to new facilities around the Enyimba Hotel waterfront. The government also disclosed that the redeveloped hotel will include an international conference centre, while an agreement has been signed with Landmark Company to develop… Read More
Feb 27 (Reuters) – Three foreign companies have submitted bids for the contract to dredge and operate Argentina’s Parana River, a vital waterway for the country’s agricultural exports, Argentine Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced on Friday. The bid opening comes two months after Argentina, a major global food exporter, launched the tender. “Three bidders have… Read More
𝗖𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗢, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟰 – In a significant expansion of its operational footprint in Egypt, Nafith International, a leader in tech-enabled logistics solutions, has been awarded a major tender as part of a joint venture with Egytrans NOSCO“. The project involves the management and operation of truck yard facilities at Sokhna Port, under the Suez Canal… 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
The Dutra Group, San Rafael, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for fiscal year 2025 Petaluma River Channel Maintenance Dredging Project. The amount of this action is $9,165,400. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Petaluma, California, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 29, 2025. Fiscal 2025… 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