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Trimble Announces 2025 Construction Innovation Award Winners

Trimble Announces 2025 Construction Innovation Award Winners

NV, United States

Eleven Contractors Recognized for Use of Trimble Technology for Architecture, Engineering and Construction LAS VEGAS — Trimble® today announced winners of the annual Trimble Construction Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptional use of Trimble technology to improve workflows, processes and project management by North American customers. Applicants in five award categories highlighted benefits of a wide range of Trimble… Read More

Florida Maritime Partnership Welcomes Fairwater to Strengthen Advocacy for the U.S. Maritime Industry

Florida Maritime Partnership Welcomes Fairwater to Strengthen Advocacy for the U.S. Maritime Industry

FL, United States

(November 17, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida) The Florida Maritime Partnership (FMP) welcomes Fairwater as the newest member of its coalition of U.S. maritime stakeholders committed to protecting the Jones Act and advancing the interests of the domestic maritime industry. Fairwater, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-headquartered company operating under the Jones Act, adds to FMP’s broad… Read More

Manson Construction Wins $14.6 Million Coastal Risk Management Project at Hutchinson Island, FL

Manson Construction Wins $14.6 Million Coastal Risk Management Project at Hutchinson Island, FL

FL, United States

Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for a coastal storm risk management project at Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida. The amount of this action is $14,659,700. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Jensen Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2026…. Read More

Coastal Dredging Awarded $8.5 Million for Dredge Beach Placement Project at Lido Key, FL

Coastal Dredging Awarded $8.5 Million for Dredge Beach Placement Project at Lido Key, FL

FL, United States

Coastal Dredging Co. Inc.,* Hammond, Louisiana, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for dredging beach from New Pass federal navigation channel for placement on the Lido Key beach placement area in Sarasota, Florida. The amount of this action $8,515,913.04. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Sarasota, Florida, with… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

AI-Powered Next-Gen Trimble TMS Debuts at 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference

LA, United States

New Cloud-native TMS Delivers AI Insights and Operational Visibility across Connected Transportation Solutions NEW ORLEANS — TrimbleⓇ announced Trimble TMS, the company’s modular, cloud-native TMS for the AI age. Unveiled at the 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference in New Orleans, Trimble TMS is designed to command the entire transportation operations lifecycle from order-to-cash. By embedding AI across the TMS… Read More

Trimble Introduces Transformative AI-Powered Innovations at 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference

LA, United States

Trimble Leaders Champion AI and Connected Tech at Annual Transportation Industry Event NEW ORLEANS — Trimble® kicked off its 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference with CEO Rob Painter and Transportation & Logistics SVP, Michael Kornhauser to champion collaboration and AI within the transportation industry. Their opening keynote showcased a future driven by a connected transportation management ecosystem that links people, data and… Read More

Crowley Expands Wreaths Across America Logistics Services to Honor Veterans in the U.S. Mainland, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

FL, United States

Crowley is expanding its support for Wreaths Across America in 2025, deepening its commitment to honoring U.S. service members through financial sponsorship and in-kind transportation and logistics services. New this year, Crowley will provide ocean transportation, trucking and warehousing to deliver wreaths for veterans’ gravesites in cemeteries in St. Thomas and St. Croix of the… Read More

Conrad Industries Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results; Backlog Just Under $200mm

LA, United States

MORGAN CITY, La. — Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTCID: CNRD) announced today its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025 financial results and backlog at September 30, 2025. For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Conrad had net income of $5.5 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.09 compared to net income of… Read More


Events & Conferences

AI-Powered Next-Gen Trimble TMS Debuts at 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference

LA, United States

New Cloud-native TMS Delivers AI Insights and Operational Visibility across Connected Transportation Solutions NEW ORLEANS — TrimbleⓇ announced Trimble TMS, the company’s modular, cloud-native TMS for the AI age. Unveiled at the 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference in New Orleans, Trimble TMS is designed to command the entire transportation operations lifecycle from order-to-cash. By embedding AI across the TMS… Read More

Trimble Introduces Transformative AI-Powered Innovations at 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference

LA, United States

Trimble Leaders Champion AI and Connected Tech at Annual Transportation Industry Event NEW ORLEANS — Trimble® kicked off its 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference with CEO Rob Painter and Transportation & Logistics SVP, Michael Kornhauser to champion collaboration and AI within the transportation industry. Their opening keynote showcased a future driven by a connected transportation management ecosystem that links people, data and… Read More

International Maritime Conference in Houston has Record Attendance

TX, United States

Houston International Maritime Conference 2025 Celebrates Record Attendance and Industry Leadership in the Energy Capital of the World The 4th annual Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC25) concluded at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston, drawing a record-breaking 850 industry professionals from across the global supply chain, petrochemical, energy, container, and maritime sectors. This press release features multimedia…. Read More

CPRA to Host Advisory Committee Meetings on Caernarvon and Davis Pond Freshwater Diversions

LA, United States

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will host two advisory committee meetings in New Orleans for the Caernarvon and Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion projects on Friday, December 12, 2025. The purpose of the meetings is to advise CPRA’s Executive Director of the operational management plans for the diversion structures. The meetings are required to assess… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Port of New Orleans Appoints Morten Møller Jensen as Chief Operating Officer

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announces the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative infrastructure project… Read More

Danielle Del Sol takes over at the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

FL, United States

The $31 million Phipps Ocean Park restoration is one reason she said ‘yes.’ Danielle Del Sol joined the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach as its chief executive and president in August and says the Phipps Ocean Park project was one of the reasons she said “yes” to the job. “The park embodies the mission of this foundation,” Del Sol… Read More

New commander Lt. Col. Jessica Rose takes the lead at 38th Aerial Port Squadron

SC, United States

The 38th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander to its ranks Nov. 15, 2025, during a change of command ceremony at the Air Base Commons here. Master Sgt. Elizabeth Guerrisky, Special Handling Supervisor assigned to the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, officiated the ceremony, which signaled the passing of the squadron guidon to new commander,… Read More

West Marine Appoints Paulee Day as Chief Executive Officer

FL, United States

West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A lifelong boater, she has served as West Marine’s Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since February 2025, is the first woman to serve as CEO of West Marine since the Company was founded in 1968. “I have greatly enjoyed my time at… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Federal judge asks if Trump pause on offshore wind has an end date

United States

Massachusetts sued the Trump administration in May to end its wind-power freeze. “Ten months in, I mean, is there an end in sight?” Judge Patti B. Saris asked the government Tuesday. BOSTON — Attorneys for Massachusetts and the federal government returned to court Tuesday to argue, again, over whether President Donald Trump’s memo freezing all… Read More

US state cancels offshore wind PPA negotiations

MA, United States

Rhode Island Energy has axed its power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiations for 200MW with the 2.4GW SouthCoast offshore wind farm off Massachusetts in a further setback for the beleaguered project. “After several PPA negotiation extensions and continued uncertainty in the offshore wind industry, Rhode Island Energy was unable to come to agreeable terms for a… Read More

New Jersey offshore wind project cancelled by developer

NJ, United States

Wind Energy – USA An attorney representing Invenergy told the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in a Friday filing that the company’s 2.4-GW offshore wind project, Leading Light Wind, is cancelled. Invenergy has determined it cannot move forward with the project under the terms and conditions set out when the BPU awarded it offshore… Read More

Industry leaders say U.S. offshore wind sector paralyzed by permitting delays under Trump administration

United States

It is no secret that the current American President has an unhealthy disdain for the wind sector. For years, President Trump has lamented the United States’ embrace of the renewable energy sector, with wind having a particular place in his apparent dislike for the industry. Now, industry leaders have pointed out that his administration’s cutbacks on… Read More


Port News

Port Authority Plans LaGuardia, Newark Terminal Rebuilds

New York , NJ, United States

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a 10-year capital development proposal with $20.7 billion in airport projects, including reconstructing a terminal at both New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports. The proposal for capital projects, now open to public comment, is a follow-up to the Port Authority’s 2017-25… Read More

Port of New Orleans Highlights Growth, Resilience, and Significant Economic Impact at 2025 State of the Port Address

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced today it continues to deliver strong momentum across its diverse lines of business: containerized cargo, breakbulk, rail, industrial real estate and cruise during the 2025 State of the Port Address. Together, these business lines are driving measurable economic impact, supporting billions in trade activity, thousands… Read More

Port of New Orleans Appoints Morten Møller Jensen as Chief Operating Officer

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announces the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative infrastructure project… Read More

Port of Virginia’s Stephen A. Edwards to Step Down in 2025

VA, United States

Stephen A. Edwards, the chief executive who steered the Port of Virginia through a sweeping expansion and a period of record growth, will step down at the end of 2025 to enter the private sector, the Virginia Port Authority said Monday. Mr. Edwards, who has led the port since January 2021, oversaw the completion of a $1.4 billion capital investment… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Eastern Shipbuilding Halts Work on Coast Guard Cutter Program, Cites Financial Strain and Program Conditions

United States

Eastern Shipbuilding Group halted work on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter program, citing “significant financial strain” caused by the program’s conditions, USNI News has learned. “Eastern Shipbuilding Group has made the difficult decision to suspend work on the Offshore Patrol Cutter program due to significant financial strain caused by the program’s structure… Read More

A year after $10M project added sand to Mass. beach, ‘about half of it is gone’

MA, United States

Sandwich’s Town Neck and First Beach have lost 15 to 20 feet of the new sand — and this season’s winter storms haven’t arrived yet. Erosion is a serious problem on the Massachusetts shoreline, especially, when those powerful winter storms start arriving. The latest example of extreme erosion is at Town Neck Beach in Sandwich, where… Read More

Pensacola seeks $86 million for major shipbuilding complex at city port

FL, United States

The City of Pensacola is asking Triumph Gulf Coast for $86 million to help build a major shipbuilding complex at the Port of Pensacola — a proposal that would represent one of the largest industrial investments ever brought forward for the downtown waterfront. In a pre-application submitted to Triumph Gulf Coast, the city outlines a plan dubbed Project… Read More

Dredging went on during shutdown

LA, United States

The 44-day federal government shutdown sent ripples through the economy and the justice system. But it didn’t stop dredging on Port of Morgan City waterways. Mechanical difficulties may end up causing more delays than a pause in other government operations. The dredging at the port’s federally authorized channel is funded through congressional appropriations to the… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Amrize recognized with multiple awards by NSSGA

Washington , DC, United States

Company receives multiple distinctions from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association AMRIZE, North America’s largest building solutions supplier, have been recognized with multiple distinctions by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading advocate for the US aggregates industry. The awards were presented as part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence programme during… Read More

Vulcan Materials Company Appoints Ronnie Pruitt as CEO

AL, United States

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive… Read More

Martin Marietta and Quikrete to Exchange Certain Cement and Concrete Assets for Aggregates Assets; Company Also Completes Acquisition of Premier Magnesia, LLC

NC, United States

RALEIGH, N.C., Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Quikrete) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas… Read More

Caterpillar and Luck Stone celebrate 1 million tons hauled autonomously

VA, United States

Caterpillar Inc and Luck Stone, the USA’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: 1 million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Virginia. The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industry and it says underscores… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

U.S., Canada, Finland strengthen icebreaker shipbuilding pact

United States

WASHINGTON — Building on an initiative that began during the Biden administration, the United States, Canada and Finland have strengthened their shared commitment to increase the building of icebreaker ships. Representatives of the three countries met in Washington on Tuesday to sign a joint statement of their intention to leverage one another’s expertise and counter Chinese… Read More

Rockport Marine launches 95-foot “Ouzel”

United States

After three years of construction, “Ouzel” was launched at Rockport Marine. The 29-metre-long wooden composite slip marks the return to traditional superyacht construction in New England. Topics in this article International design team Video conferences and meetings at Rockport Marine The advantages of wood Top quality from the USA Technical data “Ouzel”: The launch marks… Read More

Gerard McAllister joins the Fleet

NY, United States

Meet the Gerard McAllister: McAllister’s Next-Gen Tug Arrives in Flagship New York Power, ingenuity, maneuverability – McAllister Towing’s newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister, brings all three to the Port of New York. American made at Washburn & Doughty, the GERARD MCALLISTER is the fifth in a series of six 84-metric-ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor… Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Launches Falcon For Fisher Island Community

FL, United States

PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is proud to announce the successful launch of the vehicle-passenger ferry FALCON, being constructed for the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA). The launch marks the next major milestone in the partnership, positioning FALCON to provide reliable and modern transportation service to the Fisher Island community. The state-of-the-art ferry… Read More


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ARC Surveying & Mapping Transforms Complex Waterways with Leading Precision Technology & Data Accuracy for Modern Dredging

FL, United States

ARC Surveying and Mapping transforms complex waterways into measurable actionable insight. By pairing an integrated sensor suite with disciplined processing the firm delivers centimetre level bathymetry layered sub bottom models and real time production metrics that accelerate every phase of a dredging program. The following article reviews the technology stack the workflow and verified results… Read More

NMSA Announced New President, Jason Winter at its New Orleans Annual Meeting

LA, United States

The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More

Rep. Garamendi, Randall, Begich, Malliotakis Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Improve Ferry Transportation

United States

The Public Ferry Coalition applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, welcomes this important step in raising awareness of the vital role ferries play in transportation  FAIRFIELD, CA – Yesterday, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08), announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus for the 119th Congress, alongside co-chairs Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich… Read More

Virgin Islands, St. Thomas harbor Dredging Delayed Due to Lack of Bids

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

A long-discussed plan to dredge St. Thomas Harbor to make way for massive Oasis-class cruise ships is on hold, after the V.I. Port Authority did not receive any responses to an invitation to bid on the project. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. mentioned the lack of bids during Tuesday’s press briefing. Bryan spoke remotely from Miami… Read More


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Corps of Engineers Completes Repairs to Deteriorated Cleveland West Pier

OH, United States

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland West Pier – a critical navigation structure and popular community recreation spot – has been fully repaired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District. Repairs to the pier ensure ships carrying millions of tons of cargo and recreational boaters alike can safely travel between the Great Lakes and the… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards final contracts for Cleveland flood project

TN, United States

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces significant progress on the flood risk management project for the city of Cleveland, with two key contract awards supporting efforts to reduce flood risks in the South Mouse Creek and Fillauer Branch watersheds. The project is a collaborative effort between the Nashville District… Read More

A year after $10M project added sand to Mass. beach, ‘about half of it is gone’

MA, United States

Sandwich’s Town Neck and First Beach have lost 15 to 20 feet of the new sand — and this season’s winter storms haven’t arrived yet. Erosion is a serious problem on the Massachusetts shoreline, especially, when those powerful winter storms start arriving. The latest example of extreme erosion is at Town Neck Beach in Sandwich, where… Read More

Winter dredging set to keep Ocracoke’s lifelines open

NC, United States

After years of coordinated engagement among several coastal agencies, a winter dredging campaign is slated for the 2025–2026 season to safeguard year-round access to Ocracoke Island and the greater Outer Banks. As detailed in a press release from Ocracoke Access Alliance, the project will target two trouble-prone corridors: Sloop Channel in Hatteras Inlet and Big… Read More


USACE

Corps of Engineers Completes Repairs to Deteriorated Cleveland West Pier

OH, United States

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland West Pier – a critical navigation structure and popular community recreation spot – has been fully repaired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District. Repairs to the pier ensure ships carrying millions of tons of cargo and recreational boaters alike can safely travel between the Great Lakes and the… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards final contracts for Cleveland flood project

TN, United States

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces significant progress on the flood risk management project for the city of Cleveland, with two key contract awards supporting efforts to reduce flood risks in the South Mouse Creek and Fillauer Branch watersheds. The project is a collaborative effort between the Nashville District… Read More

A year after $10M project added sand to Mass. beach, ‘about half of it is gone’

MA, United States

Sandwich’s Town Neck and First Beach have lost 15 to 20 feet of the new sand — and this season’s winter storms haven’t arrived yet. Erosion is a serious problem on the Massachusetts shoreline, especially, when those powerful winter storms start arriving. The latest example of extreme erosion is at Town Neck Beach in Sandwich, where… Read More

Winter dredging set to keep Ocracoke’s lifelines open

NC, United States

After years of coordinated engagement among several coastal agencies, a winter dredging campaign is slated for the 2025–2026 season to safeguard year-round access to Ocracoke Island and the greater Outer Banks. As detailed in a press release from Ocracoke Access Alliance, the project will target two trouble-prone corridors: Sloop Channel in Hatteras Inlet and Big… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

American Waterways Operators, National Safe Boating Council Launch Video on Safe Boating Near Commercial Vessels

VA, United States

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water. The three-minute video, titled Sharing the Water: Safe Boating on… Read More

ARC Surveyors Video of Halloween on the Water’ When Subsurface Ghosts Meet Clear Data

FL, United States

ARC Surveying and Mapping turns spooky uncertainty into calm, decision-ready insight, so owners, pilots, and contractors move with calm confidence. Multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, electrical resistivity, magnetometer tracking, and ArcGeoTwin 3D models reveal hidden objects, map layers, confirm volumes, and set safe windows for navigation and dredging. Happy Halloween from the team that turns… Read More

AWO Launches New Video Highlighting Industry’s Importance to National & Homeland Security

VA, United States

While the mariners who transport cargo and facilitate commerce on America’s rivers, coasts, harbors and Great Lakes are critical to powering the economy, they also play a vital role in safeguarding our nation. This video from AWO highlights the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s contributions to U.S. national and homeland security.  Source

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