CMA CGM Opens West Africa Regional Hub in Abidjan: 110 Jobs and Maritime Careers
CMA CGM opens regional Africa office in Abidjan with 110 direct jobs, 10 maritime scholarships, and centralised operations for West Africa’s largest container port.
Asyad Shipping buys two Kamsarmax for $72.7m in fleet expansion push
Omani state carrier Asyad Shipping buys two 85,000 dwt Kamsarmax for $72.7m, its first in the segment. Part of a $2.7bn fleet plan targeting 90 ships by 2029, creating crew demand.
UK Dredging orders 60m hybrid TSHD 1000 from Damen for 2028
Damen and UK Dredging sign contract for a 60m diesel-electric TSHD 1000 with ULEV system and electric grab crane. Delivery in 2028 for port maintenance at 21 UK ports.
Seadrill secures $260M in Gulf of Mexico drillship contracts, securing 365 days of offshore work
Seadrill signs $260M contracts for two sixth-gen drillships in US Gulf of Mexico. West Neptune gets 365-day extension, West Vela 270-day program. 160-240 direct jobs created.
Cadiz Port Seeks Permanent Navigation Aids Technician: April 2026 Exam
Cadiz Port Authority opens permanent navigation aids technician post via competitive exam in April 2026. Role covers VTS radar, AIS, IALA beacons, and traffic management. Offers stability in a critical maritime safety role.
€44.9M Deal: Navaleva to Build 5 Tankers for Spanish Navy, Replacing 40-Year-Old Fleet
Navaleva signs €44.9M contract for five tankers to replace Spanish Navy’s 35-45 year old fleet. Includes 100m³ vessel for S-80 submarines. Construction 2026-2029.
Noatum invests €21M in Tarragona: automated 11,000m² warehouse for agribulk
Noatum Ports invests €21M in an automated 11,000m² warehouse at Tarragona, with conveyor belts moving 400t/yr, boosting capacity by 30-40% for cereals and flour.
Avilés Offshore Wind Hub: 18,000 Parts Shipped, Expansion to Create 3,000 Jobs
Avilés Port held talks at WindEurope 2026, shipping 18,000+ wind parts since 2012. Expansion to create up to 3,000 jobs, boosting demand for welders, engineers and project cargo crews.
Tarragona and Euroports Invest €80M in Floating Wind Hub for Western Mediterranean
Port of Tarragona and Euroports invest €80M to create western Mediterranean floating wind hub at Muelle de Baleares, adding 22ha, 617m berthing, and 23m draught. Operational by 2029, coordinated with France.
Valenciaport Master Course: 100% Employment Rate and New VR Simulators Unveiled on May 6
Fundación Valenciaport opens doors on 6 May for 35th Master in Port Management, boasting near 100% employment and new VR simulators for freight forwarders and rail operations.