The American Waterways Operators recently issued the following statement in support of H.R. 6410, the Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Act, introduced by Reps. David Rouzer (R-NC), Laura Gillen (D-NY), and Buddy Carter (R-GA), which requires the Coast Guard to complete the process of establishing fairways for commercial navigation along the Atlantic Coast: “The American tugboat,… Read More
Crowley has been recognized by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) for its commitment to environmental stewardship, earning Environmental Achievement Awards for 108 Crowley-operated vessels that have collectively earned 958 years without an incident. The awards celebrate companies and mariners who maintain the highest standards of safety and ecological protection. Crowley’s achievement reflects its… Read More
December overview As we enter December, supply chains are navigating the final stretch of peak season. Ocean capacity remains available on key trades, while we continue to monitor developments in the Red Sea. Inland networks face continued pressure from railcar shortages and driver constraints, and ground freight shows tightening fundamentals despite stable rates. Warehousing strategies… Read More
President Trump this week “signed off on what we’re calling the Golden Fleet,” Navy Secretary John Phelan told Axios on Saturday. Why it matters: Exactly what the Golden Fleet comprises — or how it begins taking shape, let alone gets built — has been the subject of much expert speculation and opinion-page banter. Driving the news: Phelan’s response to Axios at the Reagan… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today that the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion in shares of the Company’s common stock. The stock repurchase authorization does not have an expiration date and replaces the prior authorization of up to $1.0 billion, of which $273 million was remaining as of the end of… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble® today announced Southeastern Equipment Company as the newest Trimble Technology Outlet. Southeastern Equipment will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to customers using Case, Kobelco, BOMAG, Gradall and Kubota earthmoving equipment. This includes dozers, excavators, motor graders, soil compactors, mini-excavators and compact track loaders. Trimble Technology Outlets are… Read More
Morgan City, Louisiana — December 4, 2025 — Conrad Shipyard, LLC, a premier U.S. shipbuilder, and Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (SHI), one of the world’s leading shipbuilders, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formalizes a collaborative framework to jointly explore opportunities in the rapidly expanding U.S. LNG bunkering market. Under… Read More
Davie Defense has completed its acquisition of Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation’s shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur, Texas, marking a significant expansion of the Canadian-backed company’s footprint in the American maritime sector. The transaction, announced December 3, received all required U.S. government approvals, including clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States…. 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
Recognition highlights Arcadis’s leadership in transformative, innovative, and resilient projects across New York State NEW YORK— Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, is proud to announce that seven of its projects have been recognized by the New York chapter of the American Council of Engineering… Read More
Winners of the Trimble 0-60 Challenge leveraged integrations with Trimble technology solutions to connect data, design and field operations WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble® announced the winners of its annual 0-60 Challenge, a startup program organized in collaboration with the Trimble Ventures corporate venture fund. The Trimble 0–60 Challenge helps identify and support the most innovative startups, entrepreneurs and developers across architecture,… 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
GLDD calendar for December 2025 features the first beach renourishment project for GLDD’s Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge Galveston Island as part of the Duval County Shore Protection Beach Renourishment Project – a nine-mile beach renourishment in Duval County, Florida for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District. (Photo: Ed O’Dowd). Also shown, during her… Read More
By intercepting trash upstream, the project helps keep marine life safe in the State Marine Conservation Area, prevents debris from accumulating in tidal marsh habitat, and reduces the amount of refuse transported into Newport Harbor, the open ocean, local beaches, and the Area of Special Biological Significance along Newport’s coast. Congratulations to the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, Burns & McDonnell, Jilk… Read More