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The Commission: The Essential Blog on the FMC President Donald Trump sent the nominations of Laura DiBella and Robert Harvey to be Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to the U.S. Senate on Sept. 3, 2025. As previously reported by Holland & Knight, two FMC Commissioner vacancies remain open following the departures of then-Chairman Louis Sola… Read More
Martin to Sell and Support Trimble Grade Control, Site Positioning and Correction Services for John Deere, Wacker Neuson Equipment WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced Martin Equipment as the newest Trimble Technology Outlet. Headquartered in Goodfield, Illinois, Martin will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to customers using John Deere and Wacker Neuson earthmoving… Read More
The Port of Seattle announced today that Christopher Wimsatt has been selected as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Wimsatt joins the Port after most recently serving as the Assistant Director of Airports for the Sacramento County Airport System. As the new CFO, Wimsatt will oversee the Port’s financial reporting and management of its annual… Read More
Ellicott Dredge Enterprises (EDE), LLC assigns an exclusive representation agreement for Geopool to Bluff City Construction (BCC), LLC for the Great Lakes and part of the Midwestern United States. EDE with BCC have successfully deployed GeoPool® dewatering technology in both full scale and pilot demonstration projects within the continental United States. BCC recently took delivery… Read More
MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA and Master Boat Builders, Inc. (“Master Boat”) today announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) establishing a strategic outsourcing partnership designed to expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity by increasing the ability of proven, regional shipyards to take on large, complex programs for the U.S. government. The agreement reflects a… Read More
As we head into peak season, supply chains remain in flux. We’re seeing earlier retail promotions and parcel bookings, variable lead times, and higher compliance needs from recent tariff changes. Capacity pockets are opening on some ocean lanes even as schedule changes loom. Many of you are leaning into flexible routing and LCL, bonded/FTZ strategies,… Read More
The United States is intensifying efforts to reinvigorate its domestic manufacturing base, with shipbuilding — critical to both economic strength and national security — a key focus. Despite being the world’s leading LNG exporter, the U.S. still relies heavily on vessels built overseas to transport its energy supplies abroad. This has pushed shipbuilding higher on… Read More
Strategic Initiative Aims to Support the Delivery of a Secure, Connected Construction Ecosystem for Federal Customers WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble® today announced the initiation of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) authorization process for its Trimble Connect®, Trimble ProjectSight® and Trimble Unity™ solutions. This strategic initiative underscores Trimble’s commitment to deliver a comprehensive and secure, connected… Read More
By: Heiko Osterchrist-Associate Publisher DredgeWire Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, launched its fleet modernization program in 2018. The initiative reflects both the company’s long-term growth strategy and its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability. With more than a century of history, GLDD continues to… Read More
HOUSTON, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Monkey Island LNG has awarded McDermott a Master Services Agreement (MSA) to provide front-end engineering and planning services for its planned world-scale natural gas liquefaction facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Phase 1 of the Monkey Island LNG facility includes three LNG trains with a capacity of 5.2 million metric tons per annum (MTPA)… Read More
Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) has added more than 600 workers to its U.S. shipyards since February 2025 amid what company officials describe as a revival of American shipbuilding capabilities. The hiring surge puts the company on track to reach 2,700 employees in the United States by year-end. The workforce expansion includes approximately 400 new employees… Read More
San Diego, CA and Richmond, VT – September 4, 2025 – Greensea IQ, a leader in advanced robotic and autonomy solutions for the maritime and defense sectors, today announced the opening of a new, larger facility in San Diego, California, marking a significant expansion of its West Coast operations. This strategic move highlights Greensea IQ’s commitment to… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has named Melanie Roberts as its new Human Resources Director. In her new role, Roberts will oversee City employment operations for the Port’s nearly 1,000 employees. “We’re thrilled to have Melanie join our team at the Port of Los Angeles,” said the Port’s Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration… Read More
Vic Angoco Appointed Executive Vice President, Operations Jennifer Tungul Appointed SVP, Alaska Rob Olson Appointed VP, Alaska Operations HONOLULU — Matson has announced that Vic Angoco, senior vice president, Alaska, has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Operations, based at Matson’s new corporate office in Walnut Creek, California. In his new role, Angoco will oversee Matson’s network operations, including West… Read More
Jones brings more than three decades of maritime leadership and service to America’s shipbuilding industrial base LOCKPORT, La. – Bollinger Shipyards (Bollinger) today announced that Heath B. Jones, retired 14th Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard(MCPOCG), has been named Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Jones will help sustain… Read More