HOUSTON, April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company” or “Orion”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 Revenue of $216 million, GAAP net income of $4.7 million or $0.12 per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.05 per diluted… Read More
The Port of Long Beach has named longtime Port engineer Cesar Larios to lead the Harbor Department’s Construction Management Division. The Construction Management Division, part of the Port’s Engineering Services Bureau, oversees the construction phase of projects from start to finish. Larios joined the Port in August 2006 as a Construction Manager and worked his… Read More
By Mike Schuler The chair of the Federal Maritime Commission has joined the U.S. delegation to high-stakes climate talks at the UN’s International Maritime Organization, accompanied by an explicit warning that could signal a more confrontational U.S. posture toward the proposed global shipping carbon pricing regime. In a statement Monday, FMC Chairman Laura DiBella said she joined the U.S. delegation… Read More
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) held its annual Board of Directors and membership meeting last week in San Diego, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of dredging, maritime policy, and national security. DCA members unanimously elected Travis Boone as President of the Board of Directors and Parker McClellan as Senior Vice President…. Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Legislature unanimously adopted the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) $1.54 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Plan for coastal restoration and protection. The plan received unanimous support in both the Louisiana House and Senate, signaling a strong, bipartisan commitment to Louisiana’s coast. “The unanimous passage of this measure shows… Read More
Philadelphia, April 21, 2026 — The Board of Directors of PhilaPort has selected Rich Lazer as the next Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of PhilaPort, ushering in a new chapter for one of America’s fastest-growing ports. Lazer will succeed Jeff Theobald, who announced his retirement in December after a decade of transformative leadership. Lazer is… Read More
HOUSTON & COVINGTON, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr. 23, 2026– Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (“Helix”) (NYSE: HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (“Hornbeck”) today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction, establishing a premier integrated offshore services company. Upon closing of the transaction, Hornbeck shareholders will own approximately 55% and Helix shareholders will own approximately 45%… Read More
New content experiment — Week of April 20–26, 2026 Assuming your company has meaningful exposure to ports, dredging, coastal works, offshore energy, and heavy marine logistics, these are the four developments from the past week that matter most. They are ranked by likely impact on backlog, execution risk, input costs, vessel deployment, and capital allocation…. Read More
Today, I had the honor of joining Congressman John Garamendi and Congressman Trent Kelly on Capitol Hill to show support for the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act. Bolstering U.S. hashtag#shipbuilding and repair capacity isn’t just an economic priority – it is a national security imperative. Our industry is the foundation of military readiness, supports thousands… Read More
Over the past 28 years, the U.S. inland navigation system, the arteries of American commerce, has seen only THREE mega project completions. Meanwhile, every year of delay on new inland waterways locks costs commercial barge traffic an estimated $875 million in foregone benefits (U.S. GAO, 2017). This isn’t a contractor problem. It isn’t a funding problem. It’s a **program delivery** problem. And it’s fixable. Over the next several weeks, we’ll share a framework —… Read More
The extended Jones Act waiver is already distorting the market. Wall Street oil traders are walking away from American tanker operators and locking in months long transportation deals with foreign companies using foreign built ships and foreign crews to move oil, gasoline, diesel, chemicals, and other products between U.S. ports. That is not national security…. Read More
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The Port of Portland selected Krishna Walker as the new Chief Shared Prosperity and Legal Officer (CSPLO). Her start date will be May 4, 2026. Most recently, Krishna served as Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at CareVet, where she led the legal process for over 200 business acquisitions and supported a tenfold increase in… Read More
Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome Kelly Haas as partner and associate Hayley Stancil as members of the Maritime Practice Group in the firm’s Houston office. “We are pleased to welcome Kelly and Hayley to Jones Walker as part of our nationally ranked Maritime Practice Group,” said Bill Hines, the firm’s managing partner. “Kelly brings valuable maritime experience representing clients… Read More
The research and survey ships operated, managed and maintained by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations comprise the largest fleet of federal research ships in the nation–and they are hiring professional mariners to sail on them. Ranging from large oceanographic research vessels capable of exploring the world’s deepest ocean, to smaller ships responsible for charting the shallow bays… Read More