The Great Lakes Towing Company (the “Company” or “GLT”) today announced that Joe Starck, the Company’s CEO, will retire, effective July 2, 2026. Mr. Starck’s career at Great Lakes Towing spans 35 years, beginning in engineering and project management before advancing to CEO. Throughout his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern face of… Read More
Rocket Lab Corporation RKLB has inked a definitive agreement to acquire Iridium Communications IRDM, creating a vertically integrated space company capable of designing, building, launching and operating satellite constellations on a global scale. IRDM operates top-tier LEO satellite constellations, providing voice, data and PNT services across virtually every corner of the globe. Its network serves more than 2.55 million… Read More
Yoav Saffar, a long-term shareholder who represents approximately 3.5% of the outstanding shares of SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SMHI)(SEACOR Marine or the “Company”), today announced that he has delivered a letter to the Company’s Board of Directors urging it to immediately initiate a monetization process of the Company’s fleet aimed at maximizing shareholder value. The… Read More
North American supply chains remain relatively fluid overall, but conditions are becoming more dynamic across key ocean, gateway, and inland corridors. An early, compressed peak shipping season, frontloaded imports, tariff and fuel uncertainty, tightening inland capacity, and regulatory changes are placing greater emphasis on planning discipline, routing flexibility, and execution reliability. Read more in this… Read More
Manson was the low bidder on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to Gulf, Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge #1-2026 project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District. This $26.2 million project will involve dredging the Mississippi River’s Southwest Pass, with potential work in additional areas to be determined by the USACE New… Read More
A powerful new Cutter Suction Dredger is taking shape at our partner C&C Marine in the United States — now entering final commissioning. With over 10 MW of installed power, this custom-built vessel is one of two sister ships and truly unique in its class. MOTAS delivered the complete design, full dredging package, and integrated… Read More
KDJ Group has updated its 2026 dredging bid market results, compiled in detail through Q2 (ending 6/30). Through the second quarter, the US bid market was $1.2 billion, on par with last year (which was a relatively weak market by year’s end). Here’s a comparison: Through Q2 2026 $1,180,000,000 2025 $1,180,000,000 2024 $1,450,000,000 2023 $1,100,000,000… Read More
HOUSTON, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (“Great Lakes” or the “Company”), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, today announced it has taken delivery of Acadia, a cutting-edge Jones Act-compliant subsea rock installation vessel, from Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The delivery of Acadia marks a significant… Read More
Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, shares that Cara Vojdani, communications director for Arcadis’ mobility business, has been appointed to the WTS International (WTSI) Foundation Board of Directors for a two-year term through 2028. As an active member of WTS since 2013, Vojdani has… Read More
A DredgeWire Exclusive DredgeWire is pleased that Eric Ramírez Barreto of RMZ Marine will be contributing insightful pieces for DredgeWire with his insights on the maritime market. We think you’ll be intrigued by what he has to say. Here is his third column. The US Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $53 million contract to construct additional restoration features… Read More
Recognition highlights the company’s ability to bring integrated design and engineering expertise to some of Honda’s most complex operational challenges DUBLIN, OH – June 26, 2026 – Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, has been recognized by Honda for the prestigious Challenging Spirit Award at… Read More
Col. Victor Trujillo II became the 31st commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District during a change of command ceremony today on the front lawn of the organization’s headquarters building. Brig. Gen. Joseph Goetz, commanding general of the USACE Pacific Ocean Division at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, served as host of the… Read More
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lt. Col. Aaron Anderson, a Muskegon, Michigan native and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District on June 26. Anderson will lead the district’s more than 300 team members, responsible for projects in 35 commercial and recreational Great Lakes harbors, environmental remediation of… Read More
By Erin Jimenez William Rayner was recently named chief of Safety and Occupational Health for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. In his role, Rayner serves as the principal adviser to the district commander and executive leadership on matters involving safety, occupational health and risk management. He oversees programs that ensure civilian, military… Read More
Maritime transportation moves approximately 90 per cent of everything the world trades. As of June 2026, it does so under greater pressure than at any point in a generation. The industry is navigating the largest structural challenge in its history: decarbonising a fleet of more than 50,000 merchant ships while absorbing the geopolitical disruption of… Read More