August 10, 2021 – Georgia Southern University and the Savannah Economic Development Authority have made a major step forward in a partnership that will leverage academic researchers, instructors, government, companies, and financial investors to foster new and commercially viable logistics technologies. Platform Strategies, headed by Bart Gobeil, has been hired to establish the strategic vision and… Read More
The weekend after April 20, 2010, was a fateful one for Justin Ehrenwerth ’01. He took a trip with friends to Jazz Fest in New Orleans, where he met up with a fellow Colby alum—a woman from Louisiana who had lived in the same dorm. A lunch invitation stretched into hours together. By the end… Read More
BATON ROUGE, La. (Aug. 10, 2021) – The Water Institute of the Gulf is thrilled to announce the appointment of three new members to the board of directors – Dr. Earthea Nance, Merritt Lane III, and Dr. William J. “Bill” Merrell. “Earthea Nance, Merritt Lane, and Bill Merrell bring years of experience and dedication to… Read More
In order to better inform you of the operational situation within USA and Canada, we would like to inform you that our Region North America – Operations & Customer Service Advisory notices are now posted directly to the website in the Offices and Local Information > North America > USA section. In particular, you can… Read More
Chaney Enterprises, a ready-mix concrete, aggregates, custom blends, and related construction supplies provider, today announces further expansion in Virginia. Chaney Enterprises will acquire three Branscome ready-mix concrete plant’s locations in the lower Chesapeake and Virginia Eastern Shore region: Chesapeake (Dominion Blvd in Chesapeake, VA), Oak Hall (Tasley, VA), and Nassawadox (Exmore, VA). The assets acquired… Read More
Dearing Brings Over 10 Years Experience to Guide Production and Engineering Team GALVESTON, TX – August 10, 2021 – As part of ongoing growth and expansion, Callan Marine is excited to welcome Chris Dearing as the new Director of Engineering. Dearing brings extensive experience in the development and management of production and field engineering programs… Read More
Former Bollinger Shipyards chairman and CEO Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger has pledged $3 million to the University of New Orleans School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. In recognition of the gift, the University has renamed the school the Boysie Bollinger School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. “On behalf of our students, faculty, alumni… Read More
PORT ST. JOE, FL – Today, Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) announced the completion of the first of three new Staten Island “Ollis Class” Ferries for the City of New York Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Staten Island Ferry Division. The iconic MV SSG MICHAEL H. OLLIS, Hull 219, departed ESG’s Port St. Joe Facility fully… Read More
Benjamin Salamone – Promoted to Senior Cost Engineer at US Army Christopher Coyle – Appointed as Ambassador at NSIN – National Security Innovation Network
Emanuele Lauro led Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI) is poised to change from being a WTIV new entrant to being the biggest player in the offshore wind turbine installation market. It has reached an agreement to acquire U.K. based Seajacks International, which has five WTIVs on the water and which is also assisting with construction and… Read More
Aquatic vegetation removal specialists, DK Environmental, expanded their services to solve problems arising from weeds and unwanted plants in lakes, ponds and other aquatic environments. DK Environmental, an aquatic vegetation removal specialist based in Lafayette, California, announced the expansion of its services in eradicating aquatic weed problems. DK Environmental has over 35 years of experience… Read More
Florham Park, New Jersey USA and Salt Lake City, Utah USA –By acquiring Visible Supply Chain Management (Visible SCM) – a U.S. based leading B2C/E-Commerce Logistics and parcel delivery company, A.P. Moller – Maersk further expands its offering across the entire supply chain. Maersk customers can now increase speed and service coverage in their supply… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Group is pleased to announce that MV SSG MICHAEL H. OLLIS Staten Island Ferry is certified and passenger ready. MV SSG MICHAEL H. OLLIS Staten Island Ferry is scheduled to depart Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Port St. Joe Facility on Friday for delivery to New York City. Dann Ocean Towing’s COLONEL will tow the… Read More
The Federal Maritime Commission has launched an expedited inquiry into the timing and legal sufficiency of ocean carrier practices with respect to certain surcharges. Eight ocean carriers are being asked to provide the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) with details about congestion or related surcharges they have implemented or announced. BoE has given the ocean… Read More
The 130-wind turbine project strengthens Ørsted’s Texas asset base as it continues to scale the business. Ørsted has completed the 367 MW Western Trail Wind Farm located in Wilbarger and Baylor counties, Texas – its largest onshore wind project to date that brings Ørsted’s total onshore capacity to over 2.8 GW of wind, solar, and battery storage… Read More