U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led a group of their colleagues in calling on President Donald Trump to ensure that implementation of his Executive Order “Restoring America’s Shipbuilding Dominance” strengthens and revitalizes the Great Lakes shipbuilding industry. Specifically, the senators are calling on the Trump Administration to establish Maritime Prosperity Zones… Read More
Chicago, Ill. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District celebrated the promotion of Major Henry G. Harpen to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during a ceremony held Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at district headquarters. The event was officiated by Colonel Kenneth P. Rockwell, Commander of the Chicago District, with LTC Harpen’s wife… Read More
Appointment Advances Crowley’s People-Centered Culture and Talent Strategy Key Facts: Chief People Officer Jen Leonard will lead Crowley’s enterprise-wide activities to elevate its culture and performance for its 5,000 employees, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Leonard was previously vice president of Crowley’s Talent and Culture group, where she spearheaded strategy for performance management, corporate citizenship and learning. Leonard succeeds Megan Davidson, who becomes Crowley’s chief operating officer on Jan. 1. (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) – Crowley announced today that Jen Leonard has been… Read More
INDIANAPOLIS – Ports of Indiana has hired Kent Ebbing to lead a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) initiative supporting the growth of global trade in Indiana. Ebbing joins Ports of Indiana as Foreign-Trade Zone Director, following a distinguished 27-year tenure as General Manager of the Greater Indianapolis Foreign-Trade Zone—also known as INzone—where he led one of the… Read More
Kathryn Garcia, a top aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has been nominated as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the bi-state agency which runs the metro area’s air and seaports. Garcia currently serves as the director of state operations for New York, and previously was the city’s sanitation… Read More
The Palm Beach Town Council reappointed one member and added two new faces to the Shore Protection Board. During the Dec. 9 meeting, board member Joel Zystra earned a second term as a regular member of the panel, which makes recommendations to the Town Council about coastal management, beach nourishment, coastal “armoring” and the sand-transfer… Read More
Seamless Transition Advances Crowley’s Continued Growth in Supply Chain Sectors Key Facts: New COO Megan Davidson will build on Crowley’s talent and culture to grow the business and deliver results. Crowley is a 5,000-employee maritime, logistics and energy company that has operated in the U.S. and internationally since 1892. Ray Fitzgerald becomes advisor to Crowley… Read More
Experienced executive promoted to top role by Harbor Commission The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners today announced that at its Dec. 8, 2025 Board meeting, Commissioners will consider the appointment of longtime Port of Long Beach executive Dr. Noel Hacegaba as the Port’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Currently the Port’s… Read More
NEW ORLEANS —The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) today announced the appointment of Kristi App as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In her new role, App will lead commercial operations across Port NOLA’s cargo, cruise, and industrial real estate portfolios, bringing over two decades of expertise in international trade, transportation, and global logistics. App… Read More
Edwards will assume new role in New York in January 2026 Virginia Port Authority CEO and Executive Director Stephen A. Edwards, who announced in November that he would be stepping down at the end of the year, will be CEO of ferry infrastructure company Hornblower Group at the start of 2026. The Orlando, Florida-based company announced Tuesday that Edwards will succeed… Read More
Download PDF HOUSTON — McDermott International, Ltd today announced the appointment of Ahmed Ali Attiga, former Chief Executive Officer of the Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP), to the company’s Board of Directors. “Ahmed brings incredible global expertise in international finance, governance and operations in the energy sector and is a welcome addition to our robust board,” said Michael McKelvy, McDermott… Read More
We’re proud to announce the promotion of Katlyn Yawn to Assistant Controller at Parker Towing! “This promotion really means a lot to me. It’s such a rewarding feeling to see how far I’ve come and to know my hard work and dedication have been recognized.” Since starting in Accounts Payable, Katlyn has continued to grow… Read More
NEWPORT, R.I. — Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. (“Pangaea” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PANL), a global provider of comprehensive maritime logistics solutions, today announced the appointment of Paul M. Leand, Jr. to the Company’s Board of Directors as a Class III director, effective immediately. Mr. Leand has over two decades of experience advising companies and investors in… Read More
Althea Henslee has been named chief of the Sensor Integration Branch (SIB), part of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). SIB is focused on instrumentation, robotics, autonomy, physical phenomenology measurement, sensors, and the integration of hardware and software systems to support the nation’s civil and military missions. The… Read More
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville welcomed incoming commander, Col. Robert Hilliard, while bidding farewell to Col. Sebastien Joly during the Oct. 2 change of command ceremony at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Davidson Center for Space Exploration, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama. The Deputy Commanding General for… Read More