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25 June 2025 Wagenborg celebrates Day of the Seafarer: “Respect is the course we steer”

June 25 marks the International Day of the Seafarer, an annual initiative by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to recognize the vital contribution of seafarers to global trade and society. With more than 2,000 crew members at sea, this day is especially meaningful to Wagenborg. Our vessels operate 24/7, year-round — and it’s our seafarers who make that possible. Today, and every day, we thank them for their expertise, teamwork, and resilience.

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23 May 2025 Wagenborg successfully loads project cargo aboard Taagborg in Rotterdam for Canada

Royal Wagenborg has once again demonstrated its expertise in project cargo logistics with the successful loading of oversized cargo aboard the Taagborg in the Port of Rotterdam. The shipment, destined for Canada, highlights Wagenborg’s extensive capabilities in handling complex, heavy, and out-of-gauge cargo alongside its traditional bulk and breakbulk services.

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08 May 2025 Wagenborg introduces next-generation ‘EasyMax’ design and lays keel for six vessels

The award-winning energy-efficient EasyMax design results in a successful series of six EasyMax vessels in the Wagenborg fleet. This design has been upgraded to a next generation of 14.000 DWT EasyMax vessels, again setting a new standard for sustainability and flexibility in maritime sea transport.

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31 March 2025 Eemsborg opens the Great Lakes Shipping Season with first arrival in Hamilton

Wagenborg proudly announces that its vessel Eemsborg has made the first ocean-going arrival of the season in the Port of Hamilton, marking the official start of the 2025 Great Lakes shipping season. Captain Shang and his crew of the MV Eemsborg earned the ceremonial ‘Top Hat’ distinction as the first ship in Hamilton port to import cargo, with the ship arriving March 26 with a load of steel. This milestone underscores the strategic importance of the Great Lakes for Wagenborg’s operations and its commitment to reliable year-round logistics solutions.

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10 February 2025 m.v. IANA added to the Wagenborg Fleet

Starting last weekend, the vessel IANA was included in Wagenborg Shipping’s chartering operations. This modern general cargo vessel was delivered recently by Thecla Bodewes Shipyards to its owner, Transtal Shipping B.V..

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20 December 2024 A retrospect on 2024

Welcome to a vibrant reflection on the incredible journey of Wagenborg in 2024! This past year was filled with remarkable achievements across all our business segments. Despite the ups and downs of the market, we thrived, delivering outstanding volumes and dependable logistics services to our valued customers. As we gear up for an exciting 2025, we carry forward this positive momentum. Join us as we celebrate some of the inspiring stories that shaped our success last year!

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08 November 2024 Fleet renewal continues with delivery of 4th EasyMax ‘Alexia’

Today, shipyard Royal Niestern Sander handed over the EasyMax vessel ‘Alexia’ to Wagenborg. The delivery of this fourth EasyMax vessel can be marked as another milestone in Wagenborg’s fleet renewal strategy.

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23 October 2024 Wagenborg completes fleet-wide installation of ballast water treatment systems, achieving full IMO compliance

Wagenborg announces the completion of its fleet-wide ballast water treatment system (BWTS) installation program, with all 166 general cargo vessels now fully equipped and operational.

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11 October 2024 Transport of bow section marks milestone in construction EasyMax 5

Earlier this week, the bow section of yard number 854 has been transported safely to the quayside at shipyard Royal Niestern Sander. This transport was performed by the heavy transport experts of Wagenborg Nedlift by using Self Propelled Modular Trailers (SPMTs) and marked another milestone in the construction of EasyMax 5 for Wagenborg.

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Read more about our work in TIMES magazine

Times #23 (2024)

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Table of contents:

  • A conversation with Offshore director Edwin de Vries about the new KINGSBORG: “contract-based offshore is the future!”

  • 125 years of Wagenborg in pictures

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Times #22 (2023)

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Table of contents:

  • In conversation with Rob Wagenborg about growing up in a family business
  • Choices in the Wadden area: "Do you adapt the environment on ships or the other way around?"

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Times #21 (2022)

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Table of contents:

  • Why working at a family business is interesting!
  • “Working relationships between employer and employee are about love and loyalty.”

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