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CK Hutchison will not sign a deal next week to sell its two Panama Canal port operations to a BlackRock-led group, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. The delay comes amid mounting political pressure from Beijing. The Hong Kong-based conglomerate had agreed earlier this month to sell most of its $22.8 billion global… Read More
27 March 2025 The current work area is located at the northern end of Segment 2 between approximately N 2nd Street and N 1st Street. Work along Segment 1 was completed on 21-March-2025. Beach tilling will be conducted along the completed Segment 1 shoreline beginning on 31-March-2025 and will be conducted in the evenings when… Read More
LOS ANGELES — Robyn Colosimo, senior official performing the duties of the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, visited three reaches of the Los Angeles River Feb. 27 to receive a close-up look at the LA River Ecosystem Restoration Project. Colosimo’s LA River site visit was the final part of her three-day visit… Read More
Eastern Chapter The Eastern Chapter of WEDA represents Bermuda, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (East Coast) Georgia (Eastern), Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Virgin Islands and Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada. SAVE THE DATE! EASTERN CHAPTER –… Read More
Norfolk Dredging Co., Chesapeake, Virginia, was awarded a $27,512,650 firm-fixed-price contract for new-work dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Virginia, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 3, 2026. Fiscal 2010 civil construction funds in the amount of $27,512,650 were obligated at the time of… Read More
On March 24th, the President announced his nomination of Adam Telle to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)). The ASA(CW) is responsible for directing policy and providing oversight of the Corps’ civil works missions, including navigation, flood and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, hydropower, water supply, regulatory programs, and… Read More
GOLETA, CALIF. – Bardex Corporation and Gabriel Engineering Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on cutting-edge anchor, mooring, and precision-component technologies for floating offshore wind. The partnership will investigate development of a state-of-the-art UK production facility for anchor, mooring, and ‘jewellery’ (precision component) systems, critical to the stability and efficiency of GW-scale… Read More
In a significant and long-awaited move that could reshape the trajectory of American maritime policy, retired U.S. Navy Captain Brent Sadler, a former submariner, has been officially nominated by President Trump to serve as the next Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and, by extension, Commandant of the U.S. Merchant Marine. The nomination was submitted to the… Read More
Three sugar-farming companies have lost their appeal to a lawsuit they lost against the Army Corps of Engineers over how much Lake Okeechobee water is available to them for crop irrigation. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia, issued an opinion Tuesday in favor of the Army Corps’ position on the Everglades Agricultural Area… Read More
Eastern Chapter The Eastern Chapter of WEDA represents Bermuda, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (East Coast) Georgia (Eastern), Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Virgin Islands and Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada. SAVE THE DATE! EASTERN CHAPTER –… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) today announced five recipients of a combined $6 million in 2025 Parish Matching Program awards. The Program is a funding opportunity that partners directly with Parish governments to support critical restoration efforts. “Collaborating with our local government partners enables us to accelerate these… Read More
PDF Version HOUSTON — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Scott Kornblau, will be presenting and hosting one-on-one meetings with investors at the Sidoti Small Cap Virtual… Read More
In recognition of 25 years of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), the Summit will explore the economic and national importance of America’s Everglades. In addition to the environmental and lifestyle enhancements from restoration, our economists have identified 80,000 businesses dependent on Everglades restoration. When we account for business-to-business interactions and the spending of this labor force, this… Read More
On March 24th, the President announced his nomination of Adam Telle to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)). The ASA(CW) is responsible for directing policy and providing oversight of the Corps’ civil works missions, including navigation, flood and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, hydropower, water supply, regulatory programs, and… Read More
In a significant and long-awaited move that could reshape the trajectory of American maritime policy, retired U.S. Navy Captain Brent Sadler, a former submariner, has been officially nominated by President Trump to serve as the next Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and, by extension, Commandant of the U.S. Merchant Marine. The nomination was submitted to the… Read More
Crowley has named Jenny Fuss as its chief financial officer, leading all of the company’s financial strategies and operations to enhance economic performance and business growth. With more than 20 years of experience as an executive for global institutions, Fuss brings to Crowley’s Senior Leadership Team extensive expertise in management and analysis using data-driven strategies… Read More
Maine Maritime Academy in Castine has named a new president, after its previous president abruptly resigned in late May 2024. According to a Wednesday press release, Craig Johnson, a 1991 graduate of the school, will take over the mantle after serving as interim president since June 2024. Former president Jerald Paul, a 1989 graduate of… Read More
US offshore wind projects are facing even more headwinds as the town of Nantucket and activist groups are challenging three offshore wind projects off the Massachusetts coast. Town officials filed an appeal in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the decision by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to allow… Read More
The town of Nantucket filed an appeal in federal court Thursday, alleging that the SouthCoast Wind project was improperly permitted and will harm the island’s “heritage tourism economy.” The appeal was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The plaintiffs are targeting the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), claiming it violated federal law… Read More
GOLETA, CALIF. – Bardex Corporation and Gabriel Engineering Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on cutting-edge anchor, mooring, and precision-component technologies for floating offshore wind. The partnership will investigate development of a state-of-the-art UK production facility for anchor, mooring, and ‘jewellery’ (precision component) systems, critical to the stability and efficiency of GW-scale… Read More
State Agency Issues Third Cease-And-Desist Order on Oil Company Alleging Unpermitted Coastal Work California Coastal Commission staff have recommended that Sable Offshore be ordered to pay a nearly $15 million fine and complete a restoration plan for the oil company’s alleged unpermitted construction work along the Gaviota coast. Further, the commission issued a third cease-and-desist order against… Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released findings on a costly crane accident at North Charleston Terminal that resulted in $4.5 million in damage when a crane barge struck a ship-to-shore crane during cargo operations. The incident occurred on January 4, 2024, when the towing vessel Royal Engineer, while pushing the crane barge Stevens 1471, attempted… Read More
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) set a new record in February with 479,850 TEUs, marking a 6 per cent increase compared to the same month in 2024. GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch credited the strong performance to the trust customers place in Savannah, stating: “This strong performance is a testament to the trust our customers place… Read More
South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has announced the completion of a $55 million expansion project at Inland Port Greer, enhancing its intermodal capabilities and connectivity between the Port of Charleston and inland markets. The upgrades include an expanded container yard, which will increase cargo capacity by 50 per cent, as well as an additional 9,000 feet… Read More
The Port of New York and New Jersey reported a positive start to 2025, handling 720,747 TEUs in January—a year-on-year increase of 8 per cent compared to 667,346 TEUs in January 2024. Growth at the Port of New York and New Jersey was driven largely by a 10.5 per cent rise in imports, which totalled 378,632 TEUs,… Read More
West Maui boaters can expect some activity at the Māla Boat Ramp starting next week, but with minimal disruption expected. The Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) has confirmed that American Marine Corporation will begin dredging operations designed to clear out sediment from the entrance channel to maintain access for vessels. According to a… Read More
Residents’ group supports application, but say beach replenishment is needed sooner The Oceanside City Council unanimously agreed Wednesday to request more than $21 million in state grant funding for the sand replenishment in its much publicized Re:Beach restoration project. Money is available from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways’… Read More
27 March 2025 The current work area is located at the northern end of Segment 2 between approximately N 2nd Street and N 1st Street. Work along Segment 1 was completed on 21-March-2025. Beach tilling will be conducted along the completed Segment 1 shoreline beginning on 31-March-2025 and will be conducted in the evenings when… Read More
AVALON – The borough has been forced to push back, into the summer, the completion date for a beach replenishment project because of road and bridge work. For years the borough has replenished its beaches as needed with back-passing projects in years when no federal hydraulic replenishment is scheduled. It is a project that moves… Read More
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources approves permits for mining operations. The open pit mine in Christian County will take sand and gravel from near a bank of the Finley halfway between Highlandville and Nixa. A contentious sand and gravel mine off the Finley River in Christian County has been approved by the Missouri Department… Read More
Chaney Enterprises acquired Williams Sand & Clay, a family-owned business located in Eagle Springs, North Carolina. The addition gives Chaney a second aggregate location in North Carolina following the opening of Grifton Sand & Gravel in 2024. Serving central North Carolina, Williams Sand & Clay provides washed concrete sand, ball field clay, fill dirt, topsoil, white… Read More
Every year, the world consumes around 50 billion tonnes of sand, gravel and crushed stone. The astonishing scale of this demand is hard to comprehend – 12.5 million Olympic sized swimming pools per year – making it the most-used solid material by humans. Most of us don’t see the sand and gravel all around us…. Read More
LONGVIEW — J.L. Storedahl & Sons, which dates back more than half a century, has been bought by one of Southwest Washington’s largest excavation and construction companies. Vancouver-based Rotschy Inc. is the new owner of sand and gravel firm Kelso’s J.L. Storedahl & Sons and metal fab business Nor-Tech Fabrication, according to a press release… Read More
This compilation features the latest vessel contracts in the offshore energy industry. AF Offshore Decom, Deep C partner for offshore dredging Deep C and AF Offshore Decom are collaborating on an unnamed subsea intervention project, according to a March 19 press release. This involves dredging several thousand cubic meters of rock dump. Deep C will… Read More
Mobile, Ala. – Silver Ships, a leading manufacturer of military aluminum workboats, has completed, tested and delivered a new Assault Amphibian Safety Boat (AASB) for the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. Silver Ships has now delivered 25 of 31 AASB on time since production has been in place. A noteworthy achievement for this project… Read More
If U.S. shipbuilding shortfalls are not rectified soon, America may not be able to maintain the superior fleets it has enjoyed for many years. Nearly all of the U.S. Navy’s upcoming projects appear to be suffering from countless delays. From the service’s Ford-class aircraft carriers and F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter jet to the DDG(X) destroyer project and Columbia-class submarines, budgetary… Read More
WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding is finding rare bipartisan support from Americans, with 72% saying the U.S. cannot remain dependent on China and other foreign producers to build ships, a poll released Friday showed. The survey of 2,204 adults, conducted by Morning Consult for the Alliance… Read More
Chris Gollon Starting on March 10th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be beginning a dredging project off Volusia County, in tandem with the county government and the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The first stage of the project, which starts on March 10th, will entail the delivery and installation of a temporary dredge… Read More
The Corps is proposing to truck 100,000 cubic yards of sand to the outlined property next the Winona Municipal Airport for use in the construction of a Fastenal warehouse. From: Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft Environment Assessment (EA) for a… Read More
Delivering on Commitment to Build a Modern Maritime Port, NYCEDC Signs Agreements to Demolish Four Out-of-Service Cranes, Purchase Modern Electric Crane, and Make Repairs to Red Hook Container Terminal Pier Infrastructure Investments Focus on Building “Harbor of the Future”, Advancing Blue Highway and Micro-Mobility Strategies that Reduce Truck Traffic, and Increase Capacity for Freight Bound… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft Environment Assessment, or EA, for a proposed river sand placement site in Winona County, Minnesota. The sand will be beneficially used by Fastenal Company for construction of a warehouse. The proposed project is to place up… Read More
Blue Marsh Lake — LEESPORT, PA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced various areas will be closed for public access due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways. Areas to be affected by closures include: • Visitor Center and Administration Area • Stilling Basin Access,… Read More
The Corps is proposing to truck 100,000 cubic yards of sand to the outlined property next the Winona Municipal Airport for use in the construction of a Fastenal warehouse. From: Army Corps of Engineers The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft Environment Assessment (EA) for a… Read More
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft Environment Assessment, or EA, for a proposed river sand placement site in Winona County, Minnesota. The sand will be beneficially used by Fastenal Company for construction of a warehouse. The proposed project is to place up… Read More
Blue Marsh Lake — LEESPORT, PA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced various areas will be closed for public access due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways. Areas to be affected by closures include: • Visitor Center and Administration Area • Stilling Basin Access,… Read More
Future leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields gathered March 26 at the Citrus Heights Community Center to learn about the various opportunities available to them in STEM career fields, including those at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District. These future leaders were comprised of dozens of local middle and high… Read More
Chris Gollon Starting on March 10th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be beginning a dredging project off Volusia County, in tandem with the county government and the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The first stage of the project, which starts on March 10th, will entail the delivery and installation of a temporary dredge… Read More
Residents on Sullivans Island will notice some changes to Breach Inlet as the Army Corps of Engineers
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Port of Baltimore’s subsequent closure showed the world how valuable this region’s port operations are to the rest of the world. Port Of Baltimore Executive Director Jonathan Daniels sat down with World Trade Center Institute CEO Eddie Resende to discuss just how much the port… Read More
By Heiko Osterchrist-Associate Publisher Trimble is a global, industrial technology company who supports the building & construction, marine, agriculture, natural resources, utilities, transportation, and many other sectors. DW: Jonathan tell our readers a little bit about your background and how you came to be at Trimble. JW: I got involved in the LiDAR (Light Detection… Read More