Nearly 500 maritime and transportation industry leaders gathered Wednesday evening at Chelsea Piers in New York City for the sold-out 32nd International Maritime Hall of Fame Awards. Hosted by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ), the annual dinner celebrated four distinguished executives whose careers have shaped the future of the… Read More
The parent company of Kansas-based 3PL Noatum Logistics has acquired MBS Logistics, a Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider, for $81 million, saying the deal represents a significant step in its strategy to enhance operational scale, manage larger volumes, and expand its global footprint. Abu Dhabi, UAE-based AD Ports Group said the acquisition entails 100% ownership… Read More
Montreal, May 15, 2026 — The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a… Read More
Manson’s P-224 Causeway, Boat Channel and Turning Basin & P-226 Ammunition Pier project was awarded the Gold-Level John L. Martin Partnering Project of the Year Award by the International Partnering Institute (IPI). This award recognizes teams who distinguish themselves by implementing IPI’s best practices of collaborative partnership that fosters high trust and success on projects… Read More
As part of our #WeAreTheJonesAct series, we’re amplifying voices from across our membership that show the real-world consequences of the Administration’s reckless Jones Act waiver. Following the waiver’s renewal, AWO member McAllister Towing produced this video to share everything domestic maritime does for our economy, military, and nation at large — all made possible by… Read More
PANAMA CITY – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, today announced that Eastern Shipbuilding Group has received SCA’s 2026 “Improvement in Safety” Award for the 2025 calendar year. The annual awards recognize shipyards for their dedication to safety, operational excellence, and accident prevention. Through proactive safety… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 19, 2026 — Trimble today announced a collaboration with SkillsUSA to provide industry-leading technology and training to career and technical education (CTE) students across the U.S. By integrating advanced modeling and geospatial tools into classrooms, trade training programs, and state and national competitions, the collaboration aims to help prepare a workforce capable of… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) announced today that the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) has selected the West Grand Terre Beach Nourishment and Shoreline Stabilization Project as a recipient of its 2026 Best Restored Beach Award, recognizing the project’s outstanding contributions to coastal restoration, ecosystem protection,… Read More
The Chamber of Shipping of America has recognized 48 Crowley-owned or -managed vessels with 2026 Jones F. Devlin Safety Awards for achieving a combined 427 years of service without a lost-time injury. The Jones F. Devlin Safety Award recognizes merchant vessels that operate for at least two consecutive years without a crew member experiencing a… Read More
On May 17, 2026, marine retailer West Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company issued a statement noting how their 200 retail locations will remain open during the restructuring. According to the Business Industry, West Marine’s largest unsecured creditor is Garmin International, listed as having an… Read More
Marking the 3rd time Eastern Shipbuilding Group has earned an award for safety PANAMA CITY – The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national trade association representing the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry, today announced that Eastern Shipbuilding Group has received SCA’s 2026 “Improvement in Safety” Award for the 2025 calendar year. The annual awards recognize shipyards… Read More
From 3 – 7 August 2026, Royal IHC hosts the Dredging Training Week in Brazil: an intensive five-day programme covering the fundamentals of dredging – from equipment selection and soil behaviour to automation, operations and project execution. Why attend? ✔ Strengthen your technical and commercial dredging expertise ✔ Learn directly from Royal IHC specialists ✔… Read More
By Jacob Wallace The deal with Veolia was first announced on Nov. 21 with a valuation of roughly $3 billion. It would make Veolia the second largest player in hazardous waste in the United States and boost the company’s annual U.S. revenue to $6.3 billion, per a news release announcing the deal. Clean Earth operates facilities in… Read More
By Kenny Fisher New York-based ECOncrete announced that it has raised $14 million in a new funding round, with proceeds from the financing aimed at scaling its technology to improve the ecological sustainability of marine infrastructure. Founded in 2012, ECOncrete develops nature-inclusive concrete solutions designed to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience in coastal and offshore… Read More
MONTREAL, May 15, 2026 /CNW/ – The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) today announces the appointment of Mr. Paul Bird as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. Mr. Bird most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer of the MPA until March 2026. Mr. Bird’s appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer comes at a new… Read More