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MOBILE, Ala. – Austal USA announced the start of design for a new manufacturing facility signifying a major expansion of the company’s Mobile, Ala. shipyard capability. The infrastructure expansion, which will be to the south of Austal USA’s current waterfront facility, will include a new assembly building, waterfront improvements, and a new shiplift system. Start of… Read More
USA-based King Ocean Services has acquired the Seacor Holdings’ Caribbean liner and logistics business – Seacor Island Lines King Ocean specialises in marine transport to the Caribbean, South and Central American markets out of its Port Everglades facilities in Fort Lauderdale. Also based in Fort Lauderdale, Seacor Island Lines serves nearly 30 destinations across the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos, transporting… Read More
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has divided its objectives and priorities for the next four years. Objectives and priorities include guaranteeing safer, more secure, and environmentally friendly shipping. Speaking at a press conference at IMO Headquarters in London on 1 February, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez, outlined four strategic priorities: IMO’s work to regulate international shipping;… Read More
SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TPG (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, announced today the appointment of Scott Lebovitz as a Partner and Head of Infrastructure for TPG Rise Climate, the firm’s dedicated climate investing platform. In this new role, Lebovitz will focus on the firm’s new strategy targeting investments in… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2024) – The U.S. Army promoted Nashville District’s deputy commander, Maj. Todd A. Mainwaring, to the rank of lieutenant colonel Feb. 2, 2024, with Corps of Engineers officials, distinguished visitors, family, friends, and the district’s workforce present to celebrate a career milestone. Lt. Col. Robert W. Green, Nashville District commander, welcomed… Read More
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced a new chair and executive director of the state agency charged with restoring and protecting Louisiana’s withering coastline. Former state representative and Terrebonne Parish President Gordy Dove will chair the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and has been charged with restructuring how the organization runs. Glenn Ledet, who previously led… Read More
Ryder System Inc. is acquiring Cardinal Logistics in a deal that will add 2,900 power units, 3,400 drivers and 200 operating locations to its existing network. Miami-based Ryder announced the deal on Feb. 1, and said it would provide additional details during its Feb. 14 fourth-quarter earnings call. Terms of the deal were not announced, but Ryder said… Read More
On January 18th, Congress passed a second continuing resolution funding federal government operations into March. Once again, Congress chose to separate the 12 appropriations bills into two groups with the Energy & Water (E&W) Appropriations bill in the first group that expires on March 1st. The E&W Appropriations bill funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and includes… Read More
On 31 January 2023, Birdon America Inc. acquired Metal Shark Boats’ 32-acre shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. This acquisition brings a fully developed shipyard into Birdon’s growing portfolio of facilities throughout the US and will allow us to provide a further range of shipbuilding and repair services. The acquisition of this shipyard will ensure the successful delivery of… Read More
St. Johns Shipbuilding is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Rella as President of St. Johns Ship Building in Palatka, Florida. In his new role, Joe will lead a highly skilled team of craftsmen and professionals dedicated to the construction and repair of various types of steel and aluminum vessels. He also continues the… Read More
United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) deck cadets Ellary Boyd and Kaleb Cunningham and engine cadets Aidan Brown and Aidan Ciesluk have been awarded Crowley’s Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships. The scholarship recognizes the cadets’ success and dedication to a career in the maritime industry. The four recipients demonstrated Crowley’s values of drive, integrity… Read More
Global shipowner and commercial operator Navig8 Group is believed to be in talks to sell its fleet and pools operation to wealthy Abu Dhabi buyers for around $1.2bn. Navig8 officials are dismissive of chatter of a significant deal with a Middle Eastern investor after rumours swept through the market in the past 24 hours. Shipping… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, inducted Regional Business Director Phil Johnson to the Senior Executive Service during a ceremony Jan. 30 at division headquarters in Cincinnati. Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th chief of engineers and USACE commanding general, presided over the ceremony and recognized Johnson on this… Read More
Integrated logistics company A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles van der Steene as the new Regional President for North America, effective Feb. 1, 2024. With the move, van der Steene will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team. A logistics industry veteran, van der Steene joined Maersk in 2011… Read More
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – The Port of Corpus Christi has appointed Cindy Bertolami as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Bertolami succeeds Kent Britton, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer in September. Previously, Bertolami served four years as Director of Finance for the Port of Corpus Christi. She has more than 20 years of experience… Read More