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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District began preparations for a 50-foot-wide beach nourishment project along a stretch of shoreline Nov. 21 in San Clemente. “Today our contractor, Manson Construction Company, will be laying down the submerged pipeline for this project,” said Doland Cheung, the Corps’ LA District project… Read More
HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN), a leading specialty construction company, announced today the appointment of Edward Chipman (“Chip”) Earle as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective November 27th. Mr. Earle will succeed Executive Vice President Peter R. Buchler,… Read More
HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott has been awarded a sizeable* engineering, procurement, removal and disposal contract by Santos. The offshore decommissioning award is for the full removal and disposal of the Campbell platform structure, which is part of the Varanus Island Hub offshore infrastructure in Western Australia. Under the contract scope, McDermott will provide project… Read More
Volusia County beaches will get a big helping of sand with two projects over the next couple of years, and a long-term planning effort for the beaches will launch soon. The state of Florida made $82.7 million available to the county through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to strengthen the coast after tropical storms Ian and Nicole… Read More
In recent months, East Coast states’ plans to install massive new offshore wind farms have been battered by bad economic news, canceled contracts and newfound uncertainty about the projects officials are counting on to reach their clean energy goals. Despite the setbacks, state leaders say they don’t intend to dial back their offshore wind ambitions…. Read More
HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN), a leading specialty construction company, announced today the appointment of Edward Chipman (“Chip”) Earle as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective November 27th. Mr. Earle will succeed Executive Vice President Peter R. Buchler,… Read More
HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott has been awarded a sizeable* engineering, procurement, removal and disposal contract by Santos. The offshore decommissioning award is for the full removal and disposal of the Campbell platform structure, which is part of the Varanus Island Hub offshore infrastructure in Western Australia. Under the contract scope, McDermott will provide project… Read More
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Lubbers Logistics Group, a European logistics company specializing in high-value, complex, and time-sensitive transport services. The purchase will serve as a significant milestone for AIT as the company continues to expand its global reach and… Read More
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Caterpillar Marine today announced it has entered a memorandum of understanding with Penguin International Limited and Cat® dealer Tractors Singapore Limited (TSL). Based in Singapore, Penguin International is a recognized regional aluminum shipbuilder as well as an owner/operator of aluminum high-speed vessels. The company was founded in 1976 and is publicly listed on Singapore’s… Read More
Please save the date for the Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day, to be held March 5-7, 2024 in Washington, D.C. The 2024 GLC Semiannual Meeting will occur March 5-6 at the YOTEL Washington, D.C. Great Lakes Day will take place March 7 and includes the annual Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception… Read More
UPDATE FROM AAPA 2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Two weeks ago I attended the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 2023 Annual Conference and had the honor of participating on a panel, “State of the Maritime Industry,” with other maritime executives, to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities affecting the global maritime sector. The panel covered… Read More
The World Trade Center Institute will be hosting its annual State of the Ports & Embassy Wine Tasting event on Dec. 6th at the World Trade Center in Baltimore, Maryland. This highly anticipated event brings together international trade leaders from across the Mid-Atlantic to discuss the exciting developments at two of the biggest economic drivers… Read More
The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is pleased to make the Call for Abstracts, Panels, and Planned Sessions for our annual Dredging Summit & Expo ’24. The conference will occur at the new JW Marriott in downtown Tampa, FL, from June 24-27, 2024. WEDA’s technical sessions and panels at the Dredging Summit and Expo are the premier… Read More
HOUSTON, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN), a leading specialty construction company, announced today the appointment of Edward Chipman (“Chip”) Earle as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective November 27th. Mr. Earle will succeed Executive Vice President Peter R. Buchler,… Read More
The 55th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon hosted a Senior Executive Service induction ceremony for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division Regional Director of Business John L. Primavera at the Fort Hamilton Community Club Nov. 7. “This is the selection of an individual who has demonstrated his potential to serve at… Read More
U.S. Department of Transportation officials Nov. 3 announced a $52.6 million grant to modernize critical on-dock rail capabilities and improve several key roadways aimed at speeding the flow of cargo through the Port of Long Beach. As part of the agency’s Maritime Administration’s port infrastructure development program, the grant will fund the addition of a… Read More
Circle Logistics (Circle), a leading player in the logistics and transportation industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Schroeder as Vice President of National Sales. As a logistics veteran with over three decades of experience in building strong relationships and structured networks, Schroeder’s responsibilities at Circle include sales strategy, consolidating high quality transportation… Read More
Detroit is known for automobile manufacturing. San Francisco is known for technology. Hampton Roads hopes to be known for offshore wind development. In 2020, the Virginia Clean Economy Act, an ambitious roadmap to decarbonize the state’s electric grid by midcentury, was signed into law with provisions encouraging the development of thousands of megawatts of offshore… Read More
New York’s First Offshore Wind Project Marks Historic Milestone in Offshore Construction 130-Megawatt Project Will Generate Enough Renewable Energy to Power Approximately 70,000 Long Island Homes Supports Progress Toward State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Develop Nine Gigawatts of Offshore Wind By 2035 Turbine Photos Available Here Traducción al español Governor Kathy Hochul… Read More
The Biden-Harris administration today announced its approval of the Empire Wind offshore wind project – the sixth approval of a commercial-scale offshore wind energy project under President Biden’s leadership. Today’s announcement supports the Administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030. Empire Wind US LLC proposes to develop two offshore… Read More
In recent months, East Coast states’ plans to install massive new offshore wind farms have been battered by bad economic news, canceled contracts and newfound uncertainty about the projects officials are counting on to reach their clean energy goals. Despite the setbacks, state leaders say they don’t intend to dial back their offshore wind ambitions…. Read More
Container freight flows and crude oil shipments declined slightly in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, during October, while container traffic rose at the Port of New Orleans, helped by movements of steel and rubber commodities. Port Houston records cargo declines for third straight month Port Houston saw container cargo volume slip for the third consecutive month…. Read More
Twin Southern California ports Long Beach and Los Angeles reported solid year-over-year increases in cargo container volume in October. The Port of Long Beach notched a 14.7% year-over-year increase, moving 755,150 20-foot-equivalent containers compared with 658,428. “Cargo is rebounding, and we are continuing to collaborate with our industry partners to recapture market share and invest in… Read More
The Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal experienced a significant increase in the number of containership calls last month, with 129 visits for a 26 percent rise compared to October 2022. The surge in activity comes after the completion of renovations on Berth 1, resulting in all berths being open at the largest single-terminal container… Read More
Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles rose 7% year over year to 725,775 TEUs in October, marking the third consecutive month that volumes have increased compared to 2022. From August to October, the San Pedro Bay ports have increased their market share of U.S. containerized imports from Asia to 46% from last year’s… Read More
By Peter Bowe, Publisher, DredgeWire Just over three months ago I co-authored a piece about how avoidable bureaucratic delays and policy choices by the Biden Administration are slowing new infrastructure spending despite massive new funding commitments including the so-called Bipartisan Infrastructure law. (See https://dredgewire.com/dredgewire-exclusive-current-challenges-with-project-delays-in-the-u-s-dredge-industry/) Now a recent article by the respected newspaper The Economist has highlighted the same issues including a… Read More
As the holiday season begins, we invite you to join Noozhawk on #GivingTuesday and wrap up the year by giving back to your favorite organizations featured in our Giving Guide. Whether you’re passionate about supporting local charities, environmental initiatives, or causes that hold a special place in your heart, your generosity can have a meaningful impact. Participating in #GivingTuesday is… Read More
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County Commissioners approved a plan to study and drain Ascarate Lake. The renovation to Ascarate Park is part of a “Park Master Plan” of renovations and improvements toward parks within El Paso. The master plan was crafted by the county in 2021 for county-owned parks and sports facilities. The… Read More
Pipeline dredging in the Hatteras Ferry Channel is not expected to happen this winter while agencies continue to seek solutions to funding shortfalls and dredge material disposal complications, a state ferry division official recently informed the Dare County Waterways Commission. “We’re told it’s on hold until we can figure things out,” Catherine Peele, planning and… Read More
The U.S. Navy has awarded significant contracts to two major shipbuilders for the DDG 51 destroyers, enhancing the country’s defense capabilities and ensuring steady work for the shipbuilding industry. Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII), and Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:NYSE:GD), are the recipients of these new contracts…. Read More
Trimble announced today its next generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver for marine construction and drilling and piling operations—the Trimble MPS566 Modular GNSS heading receiver. With built-in dual GNSS antenna ports and constellation-agnostic Trimble ProPoint™ technology, the MPS566 delivers highly accurate positions and orientation for work that demands precise heading. With a ruggedized and… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Group christened and launched USCGC ARGUS (WMSM-915), the U.S. Coast Guard’s first Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC). The ceremony was held at Eastern’s Nelson St. Shipyard in front of more than 3000 dignitaries and guests. Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, delivered the keynote address. Ship Sponsor, Captain (Ret.) Beverly Kelley, had… Read More
Transport by air and sea depends on engines that usually run on fossil fuels, increasing CO₂ emissions. Even though road transport emissions remain more significant, shipping and aviation account for 12% and 11%, respectively, according to an analysis by GlobalData, Offshore Technology Focus’s parent company. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) aviation tracking data found that around half of… Read More
Transport by air and sea depends on engines that usually run on fossil fuels, increasing CO₂ emissions. Even though road transport emissions remain more significant, shipping and aviation account for 12% and 11%, respectively, according to an analysis by GlobalData, Offshore Technology Focus’s parent company. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) aviation tracking data found that around half of… Read More
There are over 360 commercial ports in the U.S. alone, and more than 800 ports across the globe. Ports serve as pivotal nodes in the United States’ supply chain infrastructure, particularly in their specialized roles of cargo handling and container handling at dedicated container terminals. These functions are crucial for the smooth operation of logistics and manufacturing sectors. Many American… Read More
Absent intervention, these near-term projects are increasingly at risk of failing,” the governors wrote. Offshore wind projects need more federal funding and planning assistance to ensure they get built, the Democratic governors of six northeastern states told the Biden administration, warning that a cornerstone of the climate change fight could be in jeopardy. President Joe… Read More
Spanish Pass Louisiana’s largest ridge and marsh restoration project ever constructed is complete! Learn more about the project and the work it took to get it done. Thanks to our partners at Weeks Marine, Inc., Baird & Associates, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, and others for their support on this project!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Nov. 29, 2023, to mark the completion of Phase 2 of the Muddy River Flood Risk Management project in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts. Phase 2, at a cost of $38 million, is the final phase of work… Read More
Volusia County beaches will get a big helping of sand with two projects over the next couple of years, and a long-term planning effort for the beaches will launch soon. The state of Florida made $82.7 million available to the county through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to strengthen the coast after tropical storms Ian and Nicole… Read More
Pipeline dredging in the Hatteras Ferry Channel is not expected to happen this winter while agencies continue to seek solutions to funding shortfalls and dredge material disposal complications, a state ferry division official recently informed the Dare County Waterways Commission. “We’re told it’s on hold until we can figure things out,” Catherine Peele, planning and… Read More
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District began preparations for a 50-foot-wide beach nourishment project along a stretch of shoreline Nov. 21 in San Clemente. “Today our contractor, Manson Construction Company, will be laying down the submerged pipeline for this project,” said Doland Cheung, the Corps’ LA District project… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held Nov. 29, 2023, to mark the completion of Phase 2 of the Muddy River Flood Risk Management project in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts. Phase 2, at a cost of $38 million, is the final phase of work… Read More
Pipeline dredging in the Hatteras Ferry Channel is not expected to happen this winter while agencies continue to seek solutions to funding shortfalls and dredge material disposal complications, a state ferry division official recently informed the Dare County Waterways Commission. “We’re told it’s on hold until we can figure things out,” Catherine Peele, planning and… Read More
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District began preparations for a 50-foot-wide beach nourishment project along a stretch of shoreline Nov. 21 in San Clemente. “Today our contractor, Manson Construction Company, will be laying down the submerged pipeline for this project,” said Doland Cheung, the Corps’ LA District project… Read More
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District will be hosting a Western Everglades Restoration Project (WERP) Open House December 13 and 14, 2023. The purpose of the event is to enable meaningful dialogue between our Stakeholders and Project Team members on the proposed WERP Project features. Both events will… Read More
Transport by air and sea depends on engines that usually run on fossil fuels, increasing CO₂ emissions. Even though road transport emissions remain more significant, shipping and aviation account for 12% and 11%, respectively, according to an analysis by GlobalData, Offshore Technology Focus’s parent company. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) aviation tracking data found that around half of… Read More
GLDD recently launched the Cape Hatteras and the Cape Canaveral Damen 3013 Multicats, that were built at Conrad shipyard. DredgeWire sat down with Chris Gunsten, Senior VP of Project Services & Fleet Engineering to discuss their new Damen 3013 Multicats. DW: Why did GLDD not build their own Multicats? CG: Over many years GLDD has… Read More
There are over 360 commercial ports in the U.S. alone, and more than 800 ports across the globe. Ports serve as pivotal nodes in the United States’ supply chain infrastructure, particularly in their specialized roles of cargo handling and container handling at dedicated container terminals. These functions are crucial for the smooth operation of logistics and manufacturing sectors. Many American… Read More
HOUSTON, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today announced their participation in Noble Capital Markets’ C-Suite Interview Series, presented by Channelchek. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) President & CEO, Lasse Petterson, and SVP, CFO and Treasurer,… Read More