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New content experiment — Week of April 20–26, 2026 Assuming your company has meaningful exposure to ports, dredging, coastal works, offshore energy, and heavy marine logistics, these are the four developments from the past week that matter most. They are ranked by likely impact on backlog, execution risk, input costs, vessel deployment, and capital allocation…. Read More
Today, I had the honor of joining Congressman John Garamendi and Congressman Trent Kelly on Capitol Hill to show support for the bipartisan SHIPS for America Act. Bolstering U.S. hashtag#shipbuilding and repair capacity isn’t just an economic priority – it is a national security imperative. Our industry is the foundation of military readiness, supports thousands… Read More
Over the past 28 years, the U.S. inland navigation system, the arteries of American commerce, has seen only THREE mega project completions. Meanwhile, every year of delay on new inland waterways locks costs commercial barge traffic an estimated $875 million in foregone benefits (U.S. GAO, 2017). This isn’t a contractor problem. It isn’t a funding problem. It’s a **program delivery** problem. And it’s fixable. Over the next several weeks, we’ll share a framework —… Read More
The extended Jones Act waiver is already distorting the market. Wall Street oil traders are walking away from American tanker operators and locking in months long transportation deals with foreign companies using foreign built ships and foreign crews to move oil, gasoline, diesel, chemicals, and other products between U.S. ports. That is not national security…. Read More
While others blast by hand, we blast with robots. 700+ barges blasted in C&C Marine’s patented robotic blast facility. Faster. Cleaner. More precise than anything done by hand. The standard has changed. Source
The Port of Portland selected Krishna Walker as the new Chief Shared Prosperity and Legal Officer (CSPLO). Her start date will be May 4, 2026. Most recently, Krishna served as Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at CareVet, where she led the legal process for over 200 business acquisitions and supported a tenfold increase in… Read More
Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome Kelly Haas as partner and associate Hayley Stancil as members of the Maritime Practice Group in the firm’s Houston office. “We are pleased to welcome Kelly and Hayley to Jones Walker as part of our nationally ranked Maritime Practice Group,” said Bill Hines, the firm’s managing partner. “Kelly brings valuable maritime experience representing clients… Read More
The research and survey ships operated, managed and maintained by NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations comprise the largest fleet of federal research ships in the nation–and they are hiring professional mariners to sail on them. Ranging from large oceanographic research vessels capable of exploring the world’s deepest ocean, to smaller ships responsible for charting the shallow bays… Read More
On April 8, 2026, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock proudly presented the fifth and final installment of our $500,000 commitment to Texas A&M University in support of the GLDD Coastal & Dredging Laboratory at Texas A&M University. Lasse Petterson, CEO of GLDD, took the opportunity to commit GLDD to another five years supporting the Lab. The… Read More
DredgeWire: Libertarian leaning California think tank weighs in on important water issue, and how dredging could help By Edward Ring After a wet Christ –mas, the U.S. Drought Monitor declared the entire state of California drought-free on Jan. 6. But you can bet that by early summer, state and local officials will raise the alarm… Read More
A new content experiment by DredgeWire Assuming your company has meaningful exposure to ports, dredging, coastal works, offshore energy, and heavy marine logistics, here are the five industry developments from the past six days that matter most — in Axios style. Ranked by impact on backlog, execution risk, cost, and deployment. 1. Sabine-Neches just pulled forward a… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FL — Eastern Shipbuilding Group, in collaboration with Gulf County and regional partners, recently hosted Florida’s Secretary of Commerce and a delegation of economic development leaders for a special presentation on the Gulf County / Eastern Shipbuilding Group Maritime Academy, a strategic workforce development initiative designed to cultivate the next generation of skilled maritime professionals…. Read More
SEATTLE, WA and LAKE CHARLES, LA— Saltchuk Marine, LLC and Harbor Docking & Towing (HDT) today announced the formation of Green Tug Towing (GTT), a new joint venture company established to provide towage, escort, and terminal support services in the United States. GTT has been awarded a 20-year services contract by Woodside Energy to design, build,… Read More
By Noi Mahoney More layoffs have hit supply chain-related companies across the United States, signaling that while trucking spot market conditions have stabilized in some lanes, contract freight — particularly in dedicated and warehouse-linked operations — remains under pressure. Recent WARN filings, company disclosures and media reports show 829 job cuts tied to contract losses,… Read More
Crowley marked one year of operations of American Energy, the first U.S.-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier dedicated to serving Puerto Rico. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to reliably providing LNG supply to support the island’s energy resilience. “I want to congratulate Crowley on achieving this milestone, marking the first anniversary of LNG deliveries… Read More