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Atlantic City Beach Replenishment Project by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock: Update – Drone Video

Atlantic City Beach Replenishment Project by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock: Update – Drone Video

NJ, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District is well underway on a major beach replenishment project for Absecon Island. This large-scale effort aims to combat coastal erosion and bolster storm protection for the communities of Atlantic City, Ventnor City, Margate, and Longport. The $38.2 million contract has been awarded to Great Lakes Dredge… Read More

York County will use ARPA-funded Ellicott dredge to fight coastal erosion

York County will use ARPA-funded Ellicott dredge to fight coastal erosion

ME, United States

Officials put $1.5 million in federal pandemic recovery funds toward a machine that will be used to rebuild sand dunes wiped away by recent storms. York County officials are hopeful that a dredge machine purchased with COVID-19 relief funds will finally be put to work this month. In 2021, York County received $40.3 million in… Read More

$72M beach renourishment by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock hopper dredges to close portions of Grand Strand beaches this spring

$72M beach renourishment by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock hopper dredges to close portions of Grand Strand beaches this spring

SC, United States

Twenty-six miles of Grand Strand beaches are set for a renourishment project this spring, meaning portions of the beach will be closed to the public. Large “hopper dredges” will be seen miles offshore where they will pump material from the ocean floor onboard. Then, sand will be separated from the water using a hopper and… Read More

Rising seas—how high?

Rising seas—how high?

United States

Last month, a group gathered in a conference room beneath the Marriott Marquis hotel in Washington D.C. They were there to discuss a question that’s relevant to all coastal residents: We know climate change is causing sea level to rise, but just how much will the water go up? The discussion was one small part… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Schedules Announcement of 2024 Fourth Quarter Results

TX, United States

HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) today announced that it will release the financial results for its three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. C.S.T. A conference call with the Company will be held the same day… Read More

American Waterways Operators (AWO) Letter – February 7

VA, United States

Trump Appointees Confirmed to Key Cabinet Positions. On January 25, the U.S. Senate voted 59-34 to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, the department that oversees the U.S. Coast Guard. The Senate voted 77-22 to confirm Sean Duffy, the former U.S. representative for Wisconsin’s 7th District, as Secretary of Transportation on… Read More

Rising seas—how high?

United States

Last month, a group gathered in a conference room beneath the Marriott Marquis hotel in Washington D.C. They were there to discuss a question that’s relevant to all coastal residents: We know climate change is causing sea level to rise, but just how much will the water go up? The discussion was one small part… Read More

WCI promotes Jen Armstrong to VP government relations

WA, United States

WCI is thrilled to announce a promotion within our team. Please help us congratulate Jen Armstrong on her new role of Vice President, Government Relations! Of the promotion, WCI President/CEO Tracy Zea said, “Jen has been an integral part of WCI’s legislative work on WRDA, appropriations, and our work with the Corps of Engineers, where… Read More


Events & Conferences

GLDD Participated in AAPA 2025 Powers Summit

United States

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company participated in the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 2025 Powers Summit which brings together passionate industry leaders from around the globe to explore the transformative power of purpose-driven innovation in the port industry, focusing on sustainable growth, resilience. The Which Way is the Wind Blowing? An Update on… Read More

24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition

CA, United States

24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition “Dredging Towards a More Resilient Future” June 23-27, 2025 Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel REGISTRATION PORTAL     SUBMIT ABSTRACT About the Conference The 24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition is a technical conference organized by the World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA) to promote the exchange of knowledge… Read More

2025 WEDA Midwest Chapter Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 11-13, 2025

WI, United States

Registration: 2025 WEDA Midwest Chapter Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 11-13, 2025 Where: The Westin Milwaukee 550 N. Van Buren St Milwaukee, WI 53202 Registration Fees: $400 WEDA Members $500 non-members $250 Gov’t Employees $100 Students $150 Short Course – “USACE ERDC/WEDA Innovations Towards Achieving More Sustainable Management of Dredged Material” $600 On-site (not pre-registered)… Read More

Dredging Towards a More Resilient Future

World ,

Registration for the 24th World Dredging Congress & Exhibition (WODCON XXIV) is OPEN!  Follow the links below to: SPONSOR EXHIBIT REGISTER – all in one place, all online! WODCON XXIV will be hosted by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) and held at the picturesque Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel from June 23-27, 2025. WODCON is the only global event dedicated exclusively to… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

WCI promotes Jen Armstrong to VP government relations

WA, United States

WCI is thrilled to announce a promotion within our team. Please help us congratulate Jen Armstrong on her new role of Vice President, Government Relations! Of the promotion, WCI President/CEO Tracy Zea said, “Jen has been an integral part of WCI’s legislative work on WRDA, appropriations, and our work with the Corps of Engineers, where… Read More

ERDC inducts three leaders into Senior Executive Service

MS, United States

VICKSBURG, Miss– The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently inducted Patricia Sullivan, Nick Boone and Dr. Robert Moser into the Senior Executive Service (SES) during a ceremony at ERDC Headquarters in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The event, which was attended by ERDC leadership and employees, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials and family… Read More

Birdon Group Announces Tony Ardito as New President of Birdon America

United States

Bayou La Batre, AL – Today, Birdon Group announced that Tony Ardito has joined the company as the new President of Birdon America, effective January 27, 2025. Ardito brings over two decades of maritime industry experience to Birdon, including an extensive background in naval architecture and marine engineering. He has also held key leadership positions at BAE… Read More

USACE Vicksburg District Appoints Laura Barlow as Chief of Management Support Branch

MS, United States

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Laura Barlow as Chief of the Management Support Branch, Operations Division. The mission of the Management Support Branch is to provide financial management of quality engineering and other professional services for operation and maintenance of flood control, navigation, recreation, water… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Potential Implications of President Trump’s Wind Energy EO on Offshore Leasing, Development

United States

Highlights President Donald Trump’s Wind Energy executive order (EO) indefinitely withdraws all areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from any new or renewed wind energy leasing activity. Though existing offshore wind leases remain valid, they are subject to review with the possibility of terminating or amending those leases. Federal agencies cannot issue new approvals,… Read More

Trump’s plan to kill offshore wind is paying off

United States

The end of a project in New Jersey “plays right into the hands of Donald Trump.” Blue states spent the last four years one-upping each other with bigger and bigger plans to build offshore wind farms that could power the nation into the future. Now, just three weeks into Donald Trump’s presidency, the question is:… Read More

What Trump’s executive action could do to offshore wind

United States

A simple legal strategy could spell the end of the fledging industry, but it may also backfire Offshore wind is a fledgling industry in the U.S. — one that, until last week, was poised for renewal after a slew of cancelled projects. The Biden administration had set a goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of projects by 2030… Read More

In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm

NJ, United States

In the first serious fallout from President Trump’s early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey. Shell told The Associated Press it is writing off the project, citing increased competition, delays and a changing market. “Naturally we also take regulatory context into… Read More


Port News

JAXPORT leaders project confidence amid tariff, Panama Canal uncertainty

FL, United States

Tariffs and geopolitical conversation about control of one of the world’s most important waterways won’t be devastating threats to Jacksonville’s port, officials say, as Asian trade becomes a smaller part of the port’s overall business. At Thursday’s 2025 State of the Port summit, JAXPORT executives and labor leaders said that the tariffs the U.S. imposed… Read More

New Designs for Replacement Bridge After Deadly Collapse Highlight Safety Changes

MD, United States

Almost a year after the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials on Tuesday unveiled their designs for its replacement, which will be taller and better protected against ship strikes. Construction of the state’s first cable-stayed bridge could be completed in 2028 and cost upwards of $1.7 billion. With its graceful outline… Read More

Trump’s China Trade Crackdown Sparks Shipping Chaos, Price Hikes

World ,

Logistics firms are scrambling to adjust to President Donald Trump’s new rules that threaten to upend their booming business delivering small parcels from Chinese sellers to American buyers. His decision to revoke a “de minimis” rule for China, effectively closing a loophole that allowed small packages under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, took effect… Read More

Port of Corpus Christi Customers Close 2024 with Record Numbers

TX, United States

Corpus Christi, Texas, Jan. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 206.5 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in 2024, a new high mark driven by increases in crude oil and dry bulk commodities, including agricultural products. Port customers also ended 2024 with record quarterly tonnage… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Atlantic City Beach Replenishment Project by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock: Update – Drone Video

NJ, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District is well underway on a major beach replenishment project for Absecon Island. This large-scale effort aims to combat coastal erosion and bolster storm protection for the communities of Atlantic City, Ventnor City, Margate, and Longport. The $38.2 million contract has been awarded to Great Lakes Dredge… Read More

Kat Cammack secures funding for work on opening inlet to Gulf of Mexico, Suwannee River

FL, United States

McGriff Channel has endured years of navigational challenges heading into the Gulf of Mexico in Dixie County. The Big Bend access to the Gulf of Mexico that meets the Suwanee River has long been hampered by shallow and questionably navigable depths at the pass to open waters. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, a Republican from Gainesville, said… Read More

York County will use ARPA-funded Ellicott dredge to fight coastal erosion

ME, United States

Officials put $1.5 million in federal pandemic recovery funds toward a machine that will be used to rebuild sand dunes wiped away by recent storms. York County officials are hopeful that a dredge machine purchased with COVID-19 relief funds will finally be put to work this month. In 2021, York County received $40.3 million in… Read More

Mexico Beach shoreline beach nourishment by Weeks Marine

FL, United States

The first full-scale beach nourishment of the Mexico Beach shoreline is currently under construction, with an anticipated completion by May 1st, 2025. This is a very important storm protection project for Mexico Beach that has taken years of hard work and planning to make happen! In fact, the Mexico Beach Community Development Council began work… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

qRD committee makes recommendation on gravel operation expansion

TX, United States

qathet Regional District planning committee recommends six conditions to pass along to the ministry of mining and critical minerals qathet Regional District’s planning committee is recommending the regional board advise the ministry of mining and critical minerals that it has no objection to expansion at Select Sand and Gravel. At the January 28 planning committee… Read More

Southport Harbor dredging begins as U.S. crews haul sand from Fairfield’s shore

CT, United States

FAIRFIELD — After months of waiting with multiple delays, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its high-demand dredging boat have arrived to widen the mouth of Southport Harbor. The harbor’s dredging is a long-awaited federal project that will dig up a corner of a shoal sticking into the harbor from the edge of Sasco Beach to clear… Read More

Battle & Sands Energy to hire 20 by mid-February

TX, United States

Battle & Sands Energy Corporation is hiring for multiple positions at its new frac sand mining and processing facility in Northern Bee County, marking a significant opportunity for local job seekers. The Houston-based company expects to employ approximately 20 workers by mid-February and aims to grow to 80 employees as operations expand. The company is… Read More

Bradford County quarry gains surface mining approval; other permits still needed

PA, United States

ATHENS TWP, Pa. (WETM) — A years-long mining proposal is nearing full approval in Bradford County after the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approved several main permits for a sand and gravel mine just outside of The Valley. The Minard Mine Project was granted its surface mining and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

The Next Great Era in U.S. Shipbuilding

United States

Competition with China has compelled policymakers to reexamine the state of U.S. shipbuilding. In the American way of shipbuilding, the best way to expand shipyards’ industrial base and workforce is to place orders for new ships. While appropriations for new warships always fluctuate between peacetime and war, the cyclical history of U.S. shipbuilding may suggest… Read More

MOTAS Dredging Solutions completes two custom-designed cutter ladders for C&C Marine

LA, United States

We are thrilled to share the completion of two custom-designed cutter ladders for C&C Marine. In close cooperation with our customer, we were able to complete a detailed design of the dredger and delivery of the main dredging components including the dredge automation package. Additionally, we organized the special transport of the ladders for delivery… Read More

A shipbuilding action plan for the Trump administration

United States

Former navy undersecretary Erik Raven lays out his recommendation for how Trump administration can push ahead on shipbuilding. As the Trump administration’s national security team takes office, shipbuilding will clearly be a top priority for the Pentagon, the National Security Council, and even the president himself. The reason for this focus is simple. China is leveraging its booming commercial… Read More

John Deere Announces New Marine Engines, Expanded Horsepower for Marine Market

IA, United States

Waterloo, Iowa, 22 January, 2025 — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced today the unveiling of new engines — the JD14 and JD18 marine engines. With the addition of these engines, John Deere will be able to offer marine customers heavier duty cycles* and a more comprehensive power range, from 298 up to 599 kW (400 up… Read More


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Jacksonville District issues scoping letter for Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway dredging project in Nassau County, Florida

FL, United States

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  (February 10, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the maintenance dredging and channel re-alignment of portions of the federally authorized and constructed Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) in Nassau County, Florida. The Corps is currently gathering information to define issues… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces full restoration of Potomac River impacted by aviation incident

MD, United States

BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, together with U.S. Coast Guard (USGC) and U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), today announced that six days ahead of schedule the Potomac River section affected by the Jan. 29 midair collision of an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black… Read More

Restoration work started on La Joya Acequia

NM, United States

The district’s Acequia Restoration and Rehabilitation program successfully negotiated and awarded a construction contract in September 2024, for project work to support the La Joya Acequia, which is located between the cities of Contreras and La Joya in Socorro County, New Mexico. The work consists of clearing and preparing the existing open channel through debris… Read More

Atlantic City Beach Replenishment Project by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock: Update – Drone Video

NJ, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District is well underway on a major beach replenishment project for Absecon Island. This large-scale effort aims to combat coastal erosion and bolster storm protection for the communities of Atlantic City, Ventnor City, Margate, and Longport. The $38.2 million contract has been awarded to Great Lakes Dredge… Read More


USACE

Jacksonville District issues scoping letter for Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway dredging project in Nassau County, Florida

FL, United States

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  (February 10, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document for the maintenance dredging and channel re-alignment of portions of the federally authorized and constructed Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) in Nassau County, Florida. The Corps is currently gathering information to define issues… Read More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces full restoration of Potomac River impacted by aviation incident

MD, United States

BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, together with U.S. Coast Guard (USGC) and U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV), today announced that six days ahead of schedule the Potomac River section affected by the Jan. 29 midair collision of an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black… Read More

Restoration work started on La Joya Acequia

NM, United States

The district’s Acequia Restoration and Rehabilitation program successfully negotiated and awarded a construction contract in September 2024, for project work to support the La Joya Acequia, which is located between the cities of Contreras and La Joya in Socorro County, New Mexico. The work consists of clearing and preparing the existing open channel through debris… Read More

Atlantic City Beach Replenishment Project by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock: Update – Drone Video

NJ, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Philadelphia District is well underway on a major beach replenishment project for Absecon Island. This large-scale effort aims to combat coastal erosion and bolster storm protection for the communities of Atlantic City, Ventnor City, Margate, and Longport. The $38.2 million contract has been awarded to Great Lakes Dredge… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Video on Americorp Finishing Portion of Renourishment Project on Barrier Islands, SC

SC, United States

Residents on Sullivans Island will notice some changes to Breach Inlet as the Army Corps of Engineers

World Trade Center Institute CEO Eddie Resende interviews Jonathan Daniels, CEO of Port of Baltimore about importance of the Port, including impact of Key Bridge collapse (Video)

MD, United States

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

DredgeWire Exclusive: DredgeWire Interviews Jonathan White, Product Manager for Trimble Civil Construction Field Solutions

CO, United States

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

LONG ISLAND Ferry Launch – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.

FL, United States

We’re pleased to share the launch and christening of The Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company ferry LONG ISLAND with you. This is the 16th vessel we have built for our long-time customer, McAllister Towing. Watch here:

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