Boluda Towage has announced the acquisition of Royal Boskalis BV’s towage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea, a move that consolidates its position as the world’s leading towage operator.
With this acquisition, Boluda Towage now operates across five continents, serving 232 ports worldwide with a fleet of more than 850 vessels supported by 10,000 employees representing over 35 nationalities.
The addition of Boskalis’ operations brings modern tugs and new coverage in key Australian ports, strengthening Boluda’s role in global shipping routes. The deal also reinforces the company’s involvement in the transport of strategic commodities such as iron ore, coal, LNG, gold, and lithium, which are vital to international trade and energy transition supply chains.
The company described the transaction as a milestone in Boluda’s global expansion strategy, significantly enhancing its footprint in Asia-Pacific while bolstering its international market leadership.
Boluda emphasized that its expanded presence ensures the delivery of reliable towage services “across every ocean, every route, and in every port,” underscoring its commitment to supporting clients and partners worldwide.
