Chaney Enterprises relocated its corporate headquarters from Gambrills, Maryland, to a newly renovated four-story building in Annapolis. “This move isn’t just about a new building – it’s a testament to the strength and growth of our company and the incredible people who make it all possible,” says Francis Hall Chaney III, CEO of Chaney Enterprises. “We’ve built… Read More
William “Bill” Paape, a member of the Senior Executive Service, became the Associate Administrator for Ports & Waterways on June 7, 2020. In this capacity, Mr. Paape directs a national port infrastructure modernization program in excess of $2 billion. Discretionary grant port programs and other programs managed by Mr. Paape include: Rebuilding American Infrastructure with… Read More
Acquisition creates the most comprehensive carrier management system on the market, offers unmatched cargo movement visibility across shipper, carrier and terminal activities (ATLANTA) – Kaleris, a global provider of leading supply chain optimization technology, today announced the acquisition of Locus Software, an operations management system for carriers. The acquisition expands Kaleris’ offering for ocean carriers and shipping… Read More
A new logistics firm, Gulf of America Logistics (GOAL), has officially launched in Louisiana, bringing U.S.-based, veteran-owned solutions to the Gulf Coast’s booming capital project market. Headquartered in Bossier City, GOAL arrives amid a surge of large-scale investments in energy, infrastructure, and industrial developments across the region. Led by managing partner Brent Patterson, a U.S…. Read More
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hornblower Group, a global leader in maritime hospitality and transportation, is proud to announce the appointment of Shull Autin as its new Chief Maritime Officer. With over 30 years of maritime experience spanning marine logistics, offshore operations, safety, and environmental compliance, Autin joins Hornblower at a pivotal time in the company’s continued evolution. In his… Read More
Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) has challenged South Korean defense giant Hanwha Group’s announcement regarding U.S. regulatory approval for increased ownership, creating uncertainty around the potential acquisition. In a statement released Tuesday, Austal revealed that while Hanwha claims to have received approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to increase its… Read More
Be sure to see our lead story number 6, below, wherein Austal disputes key facts in this lead story Hanwha Group has received clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to increase its shareholding in Australian shipbuilder Austal Limited up to 100%, marking a significant milestone in the South Korean… Read More
HOUSTON, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that Scott Thanisch, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will depart the Company to pursue another opportunity. Alison Vasquez, a seasoned leader with deep financial leadership experience, will join Orion as the Company’s Executive Vice… Read More
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has opened a public comment period regarding proposed modifications to its Section 301 trade actions targeting China’s maritime sector dominance. The modifications, announced on June 6, 2025, focus on changes to vessel fee structures and LNG export licensing requirements. The proposed changes come as part of… Read More
As trade conditions shift and peak season picks up, many of you are adjusting sourcing, routing, and inventory strategies to manage changing volumes, capacity limits, and tariff-related pressures. We’ve gathered the latest updates from our teams across ocean, inland, customs, warehousing, LCL, ground freight, and cold chain to help you plan with more clarity and… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has promoted Suzanne Plezia, P.E., to Managing Director of Engineering Services to succeed Sean Gamette, P.E., who earlier this spring announced his retirement. Plezia has been the Port’s Senior Director of the Engineering Services Bureau and Chief Harbor Engineer since April 2017. Plezia will lead the Port’s Engineering Bureau, which… Read More
Richard Fain will be stepping down as Royal Caribbean Group chair in Q4, remaining as a director, and CEO Jason Liberty adds the chair role. Fain, a visionary leader who’s not only propelled Royal Caribbean but helped shape the modern cruise industry, has chaired the Royal Caribbean board since 1988. John Brock new independent lead director Additionally, John Brock, a… Read More
Today is the anniversary of the Jones Act! This law is the foundation of Florida’s domestic maritime industry, supporting 66,000 jobs in the state with an economic impact of $14.6 billion. – The Jones Act ensures a strong and vibrant maritime industry, which helps ensure the United States maintains its expertise in shipbuilding and waterborne… Read More
If you have time, don’t miss the 10 minute History Channel video about the engineering behind the construction of the canal and how leadership made the difference between failure and success. (Video Link available at bottom of article where it says, “Source”.) Background The Panama Canal is a 51-mile-long waterway across the Isthmus of Panama… Read More
Heidelberg Materials North America acquires certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta. Irving, Texas, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI), the largest concrete recycler in Calgary, Alberta. The transaction includes a… Read More