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Kongsberg Maritime secures equipment contract for new Offshore Support Vessel for DOF
Kongsberg Maritime announced on Wednesday (Apr 02,2025) that it has secured a contract to supply an integrated package of equipment for a new Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) being built for ship owner DOF. The new 110 metre OSV, with a capacity to …
Apr 3, 2025 / Vessels
Peel Ports Group appoints contractors to £750 million construction framework
Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, has appointed a host of contractors into its new construction framework, covering a major programme of construction works across its UK and Ireland sites, worth up to £750 million. The port …
Apr 2, 2025 / Curious
Bulgarian port places first order for new Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes, building on long-term success with pre-owned units
BMF Port Burgas AD (BMF), one of Bulgaria’s largest port operators, has ordered two Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9 Mobile Harbor Cranes. The order was booked in Q1 2025 and handover is expected in Q4 2025. BMF and Konecranes started working …
Apr 2, 2025 / Curious
Port of Nigg gets funding for heavy-duty quay
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved up to £10 million to support development of the Port of Nigg's Inner East Quay, which will result in the creation of a new heavy-duty quayside and the introduction of roll-on roll-off capability. …
Mar 31, 2025 / Curious
Shippers benefit from South Carolina Ports' new 2025 lineup
New service coverage supports importers, exporters, retailers New ocean carrier deployments will increase the Port of Charleston’s coverage from 25 to 29 weekly services, with SC Ports offering more options than ever within the thriving U.S. …
Mar 20, 2025 / Curious
DP World and Maersk Sign Long-Term Agreement to Expand Maritime Services in Brazil
Long-term agreement to boost container-handling capacity and increase weekly vessel calls, supporting Brazil’s growing trade demands DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has signed a long-term strategic agreement with …
Mar 19, 2025 / Curious
Expansion of another quay at the Port of Gdańsk is set to begin
The Węglowe Quay in the Inner Port is to be rebuilt. Port of Gdańsk Authority SA signed an agreement with the general contractor, Budimex, on the 10th of March. Thanks to this investment, the Inner Port is going to become even more attractive …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious
World’s First Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator showcased at the Port of Leith
Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, together with project partners Forth Ports, Targe Towing, Logan Energy, PlusZero and Waterwhelm, on March 13th, showcased the world’s first Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator that uses clean, …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious
Techano Oceanlift awarded offshore crane contract
Techano Oceanlift has been awarded a contract by Sefine Shipyard to deliver an offshore crane to a newbuild construction support vessel (CSV) that the Turkish shipyard is building for a strategic partnership between Agalas, Eidesvik and Reach Subsea. …
Mar 14, 2025 / Curious
Konecranes' momentum in Spain continues with CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal order for seven hybrid RTGs
Building on strong sales momentum with Spanish port operators, Konecranes has secured a new order with CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal S.A.U. for seven Konecranes hybrid Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes. The order was booked in February 2025, with …
Mar 14, 2025 / Curious