C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW) and RXO Inc. (NYSE: RXO) (“RXO”), a Fortune 1000 provider of asset-light tech-enabled transportation solutions, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) under which C.H. Robinson will acquire RXO in a stock-and-cash transaction for an implied value of $5.8 billion and… Read More
DNV has strengthened its Miami Cruise Center with the appointment of Océane King* as its new head. The appointment reinforces DNV’s commitment to the cruise industry in the Americas and beyond, as it addresses evolving technical, regulatory and sustainability challenges. As DNV’s dedicated hub for the North American cruise market, the Miami Cruise Center, provides… Read More
At Restore America’s Estuaries’ 2026 Coastal & Estuarine Summit in San Francisco, four connections spanned across conversations. Nature-based solutions: Living shorelines and working waterfronts support both nature and infrastructure. Our wave tank demonstrated how living shorelines reduce wave energy, while our presentation on Seattle’s waterfront showcased how habitat benches, enhanced substrates, riparian plantings, and textured… Read More
By Hayes Gardner A massive facility in southeastern Baltimore County will soon produce submarine parts — lots of them — in what could represent one of the biggest economic boosts for the region in years. Anduril Industries, a rapidly growing weapons manufacturer, is expected to spend $3.7 billion on a 2 million-square-foot manufacturing facility at… Read More
President Donald Trump visited Baltimore County on Tuesday to discuss a multibillion-dollar project that promises thousands of jobs. Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion in a submarine manufacturing shipyard at Sparrows Point. It promises more than 3,100 permanent jobs at full operation, and Maryland and Baltimore County have pledged public support of roughly $481… Read More
We are saddened by the passing of Richard S. Weeks, a leader whose people-first approach helped shape our company. Rich joined the family business in 1970 and went on to serve as president and CEO, guiding the company through decades of growth and change. During his tenure, Weeks Marine expanded beyond dredging into marine and… Read More
FBI and US Coast Guard investigators have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching the Texas coast this summer, according to US officials familiar with the matter, an extraordinary breach that highlights the growing physical risks from cyberattacks. The cyberattack resulted in outsiders gaining temporary access… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has announced that the 2026 Buxton beach nourishment project has been completed, with the contractor delivering the final load of sand on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Approximately 1.9 million cubic yards of sand was placed along the shoreline within the project area, providing increased protection for infrastructure and N.C…. Read More
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Beth Branch has been elected to serve a full two-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA). Branch was elected to an At-Large seat for the 2026–2028 term during AAPA’s 115th Annual Convention… Read More
HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Greg Ennis has been promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer of its Mission Technologies division. In this role, Ennis will lead the division’s financial organization and oversee accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, rates and budgets, and program cost control across the business. “Greg’s leadership… Read More
The Dutra Group is proud to announce the award of the FY26 Norfolk International Terminals North Container Terminal Maintenance and Deepening Project. The project will maintain and deepen critical container berths and access channels at the Virginia Port Authority’s Norfolk International Terminal by dredging approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of material. By deepening these berths… Read More
FedEx completed the sale of FedEx Supply Chain to CMA CGM on Thursday in a $1.4 billion deal. The business joins CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM’s logistics subsidiary, adding approximately 34 million square feet of warehouse space and nearly 10,000 employees. The acquisition nearly triples CEVA’s North American contract logistics business, according to CMA CGM. The… Read More
By Martin Chomsky Saronic has begun construction of Port Alpha, a Texas shipyard backed by more than $3 billion in private investment to build autonomous and manned vessels. The company expects the facility to create up to 10,000 direct jobs over the next decade and add capacity for Navy and commercial shipbuilding. The yard will… Read More
Former PortMiami Director/CEO Hydi Webb joined Lemartec as VP national strategic accounts – transportation. Webb brings more than three decades of experience in transportation and public infrastructure, having started her PortMiami career as conference coordinator in 1992 and serving in roles including interim port director and deputy port director. She will support Lemartec’s national strategic… Read More
By Vicente Gonzalez Good afternoon. It’s an honor to be here in such a momentous occasion with Saronic and the leadership of our community, our governor of Texas and our Vice President J.D. Vance. Bringing everyone together for a momentous situation like this will be, that will be transformative for our region, is always a… Read More