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Arcadis’ Cara Vojdani appointed to WTS International Foundation Board of Directors

GA, United States

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

USACE Alaska District conducts change of command ceremony

AK, United States

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Welcomes New Commander

NY, United States

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

Rayner named chief of Safety and Occupational Health for USACE Little Rock District

AR, United States

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

Arcadis appoints three leaders for Western Canada

Canada

Arcadis has appointed three new leaders for Western Canada: Sahar Safaie, disaster and climate risk management specialist; Antoine Henry, senior project manager for transportation engineering; and Maren McBride, principal and landscape architect. All are based in Vancouver. Safaie has nearly 20 years’ experience, including leading the development and design of three United Nations (UN) guidelines on… Read More

Beatrice Hsu Joins The Los Angeles Harbor Commission

CA, United States

The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners recognized and welcomed its newest member, Beatrice Hsu, a long-time real estate executive and community leader. Hsu was appointed to the five-member Harbor Commission by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and confirmed by the Los Angeles City Council on June 16. The Harbor Commission oversees the management and… Read More

Baltimore’s Executive Port Director Johnathan Daniels is Leaving to become CEO & Director at The Port of Miami

FL, United States

Effective mid-August, Deputy Secretary Samantha J. Biddle will serve as Interim Executive Director ​HANOVER, MD (June 23, 2026) – Maryland Transportation Secretary Katie Thomson announced today that Maryland Port Administration (MPA) Executive Director Jonathan Daniels will be leaving the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. Effective mid-August, Deputy Secretary Samantha J. Biddle will serve as Interim… Read More

Garcia Named Port’s Human Resources Director

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach has named Ramon Garcia to lead the Harbor Department’s Human Resources Division. The Human Resources Division, part of the Port’s newly created Organizational Effectiveness Bureau, administers employment for the Harbor Department, serving a diverse skilled workforce of 600 employees. Garcia brings more than a decade of experience in human resources…. Read More

FMC Welcomes Commissioner Robert J. Harvey

DC, United States

Today, Monday, June 1, 2026, Mr. Robert J. Harvey of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. Commissioner Harvey was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, to serve on the Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2029. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on May… Read More

Austal USA names Gene Miller as President

AL, United States

Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA today announced that Gene Miller has been chosen as the company’s president, effective immediately. Miller has served as interim president since February 16, 2026, following the planned retirement of former president Michelle Kruger. His selection follows a comprehensive three-month search conducted by the company’s Board of Managers. Miller’s career spans more… Read More

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority appoints Cheryl Nelms as President of Roberts Bank Terminal 2

Canada

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl Nelms as President of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, effective July 30, 2026. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Nelms brings more than 25 years of experience leading major infrastructure programs across Canada to the role, including experience… Read More

Port Houston Announces Amy Rister as Director of State Government Relations

TX, United States

HOUSTON – Port Houston, an advocate of the nation’s busiest waterway, the Houston Ship Channel, today announced the appointment of Amy Rister as its Director of State Government Relations. “Amy brings deep experience in the Texas legislative process and a proven record of building strong working relationships to advance complex policy priorities,” said Port Houston… Read More

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority appoints Jeff Scott as Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain

Canada

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Scott as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain, effective June 1, 2026. His appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Scott has more than 30 years’ experience working in ports, including across marine terminals, transportation, logistics and industrial operations. Most… Read More

Bollinger Shipyards Names Mark Matta Sr. to Succeed Retiring Houma GM Rich Murphy

LA, United States

HOUMA, La. – (May 20 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a leading designer and builder of high-performance military and commercial vessels, today announced the retirement of Rich Murphy as Vice President and General Manager of Bollinger Houma Shipyards and the appointment of Mark Matta Sr. as his successor, effective [date]. Houma Shipyards is one of Bollinger’s… Read More

American Waterways Operators Elects Matt Woodruff of Kirby Corporation as Chairman

VA, United States

ARLINGTON, Va., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The members of the American Waterways Operators, the national tugboat, towboat and barge industry association, elected a new slate of leaders last week during the association’s Spring Convention and Annual Membership Meeting. Matt Woodruff, Vice President – Public & Government Affairs, Kirby Corporation, was elected Chairman of the Board of… Read More

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