Ocean and Key Ports Update Europe: Demand from North Europe and the Mediterranean remains high, with the first round of East-West Network vessels sailing at full capacity. In the East Mediterranean, cargo volumes exceed the available space on feeder services, which we expect to continue through Q2. To help manage this, we have introduced multiple service… Read More
Houston, Texas, SAAM Towage and Caterpillar Marine signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to evaluate and implement alternative power solutions to diesel, including electrification and alternative fuels such as methanol and ethanol, for the tug fleet. (The companies are already working to launch a diesel and methanol dual-fuel engine, which would first be deployed in tugs in… Read More
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon… Read More
Today, WCI welcomed a new member to its team, Miranda Lang, who will serve as Operations Manager. She will work in concert with Amber McClay, WCI’s Office Manager/Events Coordinator, who will depart the organization in May for a cross-country move. Ms. Lang previously served as University Advancement Reporting Analyst at American University in Washington, DC,… Read More
SEATTLE — OpenTug, a pioneering maritime logistics software platform, today announced a $2.2 million strategic investment led by TMV, an early-stage venture firm investing in the world’s leading entrepreneurs reshaping legacy industries through tech-enabled innovation. This latest funding brings OpenTug’s total raised to $5.3 million, building on the $3.1 million previously secured. The investment strengthens the momentum behind OpenTug’s flagship offerings, BargeOS and LinerOS, which… Read More
MORGAN CITY, La. — Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today announced its 2024 results and backlog. The Company reported net income of $11.2 million and income per diluted share of $2.24 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 compared to net loss of $27.0 million and loss per diluted share of $5.39 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. The Company’s financial reports are available… Read More
Richmond, Vermont and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – [April 2, 2025] — Greensea IQ, a pioneer in proactive in-water hull cleaning technology, is proud to announce that its EverClean service has been officially approved as a certified hull grooming provider for vessels coated with GIT Coatings’ advanced foul release systems. The approval, granted by Lloyd’s Register,… Read More
On March 24th, the President announced his nomination of Adam Telle to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)). The ASA(CW) is responsible for directing policy and providing oversight of the Corps’ civil works missions, including navigation, flood and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, hydropower, water supply, regulatory programs, and… Read More
GOLETA, CALIF. – Bardex Corporation and Gabriel Engineering Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on cutting-edge anchor, mooring, and precision-component technologies for floating offshore wind. The partnership will investigate development of a state-of-the-art UK production facility for anchor, mooring, and ‘jewellery’ (precision component) systems, critical to the stability and efficiency of GW-scale… Read More
In a significant and long-awaited move that could reshape the trajectory of American maritime policy, retired U.S. Navy Captain Brent Sadler, a former submariner, has been officially nominated by President Trump to serve as the next Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and, by extension, Commandant of the U.S. Merchant Marine. The nomination was submitted to the… Read More
Three sugar-farming companies have lost their appeal to a lawsuit they lost against the Army Corps of Engineers over how much Lake Okeechobee water is available to them for crop irrigation. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia, issued an opinion Tuesday in favor of the Army Corps’ position on the Everglades Agricultural Area… Read More
● New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling ferry company Vessev has opened its first international office in the USA, to address growing US demand for its innovative marine technology. ● Josh Trout, with over 20 years of experience in marine technology and business development, has been appointed as US Director to lead operations, sales, and US-based production. ● Vessev aims… Read More
Download PDF HOUSTON — McDermott has been selected by Shell Global Solutions International B.V. for an Enterprise Framework Agreement (EFA) for engineering and procurement services and integrated project management team services (IPMT). The EFA has a duration of three years with two one-year optional extensions. The scope of the agreement encompasses the full suite of… Read More
Crowley has named Jenny Fuss as its chief financial officer, leading all of the company’s financial strategies and operations to enhance economic performance and business growth. With more than 20 years of experience as an executive for global institutions, Fuss brings to Crowley’s Senior Leadership Team extensive expertise in management and analysis using data-driven strategies… Read More
There has been a lot of discussion in New Hampshire lately about the effectiveness of a pro-American law that has been providing national and economic security for the United States for many years. I want to provide some stakeholder’s perspective and perhaps add some context as to how this issue relates to New Hampshire. The… Read More