Tug Network Team Names Felipe Gouvêa Executive Director
5, May 2026
Tug Network Team appoints Felipe Gouvêa as Executive Director to strengthen coordination, governance and service standards across 113 ports in 13 countries.
Port Operations
Bencros Cuts Tug Fender Downtime for Boluda
28, April 2026
Bencros delivered rapid, custom-fit fender replacements for three Boluda Towage Rotterdam ASD tugs using on-site measurement, 3D scanning and recycling, reducing downtime and eliminating installation risks.
Sinotrans Completes Logistics for China Deepwater Wind Project
9, April 2026
Sinotrans completed the end-to-end logistics scope for a 504 MW offshore wind project off Shandong, supporting grid connection at China’s deepest offshore wind site.
Constanța Port Tests New Pilot Transfer Method
1, April 2026
Constanța Port says it has tested a new pilot transfer method designed for embarkation and disembarkation in difficult weather, including winds above force 7 Bft.
IMPA Warns Deregulation Raises Pilotage Risk
25, March 2026
The International Maritime Pilots’ Association said deregulation and competition in maritime pilotage increase costs, weaken safety and efficiency, and create avoidable risks for the public and the shipping industry.
Borun Jiuzhou Sets Record with 147 Blade Load at Beibu Gulf Port
3, March 2026
Borun Jiuzhou completes loading of 147 wind turbine blades at Beibu Gulf Port, setting a new domestic single-vessel record with optimized stowage completed in 6.7 shifts.
Storm Delays Trustee’s Delivery of Anne-de-Bretagne Bridge Deck
19, February 2026
The Anne-de-Bretagne Bridge deck convoy has again sheltered off Belle-Île due to Atlantic winds. Offload near Saint-Nazaire is expected after the weekend, with Nantes arrival next week.
Boluda Towage launches harbour towage at Esperance
2, January 2026
Boluda Towage starts harbour towage at the Port of Esperance following the acquisition of Mackenzie Marine & Towage, expanding operations to Australia’s West Coast.
GPO Grace leads record Klevefjorden heavy-lift
18, December 2025
A record heavy-lift in Klevefjorden sees GPO Grace load Crossway Eagle, showing how sheltered waters, port capacity and local maritime expertise drive regional value in the Lindesnes region.
