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NOAA and the Smithsonian Institution announced a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) today at the Ocean Biodiversity Summit in Washington, D.C., that advances collaborative efforts to understand and conserve the biodiversity of the world’s ocean ecosystems. Hosted by NOAA and the Smithsonian, the Summit brought together leaders from across the country to discuss solutions to protect and sustain… Read More
Clean Earth, a division of Enviri Corporation (NYSE: NVRI) and a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management services, has been tapped by the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) as part of a prototype project to demonstrate remediation technologies for PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. In its press release, the DoD calls the project “a… Read More
California’s maritime sector is an essential part to America’s role in the global economy and supply chain. But a new controversial state mandate is making waves. The California Air Resources Board is requiring all operators of commercial harbor craft to install diesel filters to try and decrease diesel emissions in busy ports like Los Angeles… Read More
Ports of Indiana has hired Kristin Brier in the newly created role of Vice President of Integrated Planning & Sustainable Development. Brier most recently served as Multimodal Director at the Indiana Department of Transportation and has worked at INDOT and Indiana Department of Environmental Management for more than 20 years in roles involving freight, multimodal… Read More
Seattle, Washington – Manson Construction Co. is proud to announce that General Superintendent David “Dave” Nielsen has been recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Golden Beaver Supervision Award. A Manson employee since 1976, Dave Nielsen has more than four decades of demonstrated leadership in the marine construction industry. He specializes in large-scale, complex marine… Read More
Logistics giant Flexport is raising $260 million from partner and e-commerce titan Shopify after burning through hundreds of millions of dollars last year, per a report in The Information. The huge fundraising event is just the latest headline for the San Francisco-based startup that hit a peak valuation of $8 billion almost exactly two years ago after raising a massive… Read More
Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) and Maersk A/S, an entity under A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration called ”Gemini Cooperation”, which will start in February 2025. The ambition is to deliver a flexible and interconnected ocean network with industry-leading reliability. “Teaming up with Maersk will help us to… Read More
Col. William C. Hannan, Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General during a ceremony here Jan. 16. Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presided over the ceremony. “It’s truly an honor to… Read More
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has announced Jonathan Daniels as the new executive director of the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration. Mr. Daniels is currently chief executive officer and director at Port Everglades in Broward County, Fla., and has more than 30 years of port and economic development experience. He will begin… Read More
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a global leader in port agency and marine services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Svend Stenberg Mølholt as Chief Commercial Officer, effective January 9, 2024. With an impressive track record in driving sustainable business transformation and growth within the maritime and IT industry, Svend brings a wealth of expertise… Read More
Hello! I am Gillian Howarth. I am the Head of TAA (Talent Attraction and Acquisition) for Europe and North America, as well as the Global Focal for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Maersk’s TAA organization. Most recently, a shortlisted nominee in the HR Diversity Champion category at the British Diversity Awards 2024. The British… Read More
Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (Plaquemines Port) proudly announces the execution of a letter of intent with APM Terminals to build a state-of-the-art container terminal on the West Bank of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. APM Teriminals is one of the largest terminal operators in the world and part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, a global… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va.–Jan. 10, 2024– Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) has been awarded contracts valued at over $3 billion, when fully funded, to provide integrated electric propulsion system products for the U.S. Navy’s Columbia-class submarines. This contract solidifies DRS’s position through shipset 12 for the Columbia-class program. This award was previously announced on the DRS 2023… Read More
Seattle, Washington – Manson Construction Co. is honored to be selected as the contractor for the P-508 Floating Dry Dock Mooring Facility project. Awarded by Naval Facilities Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW), this $106.9M project at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) includes a new ramp pier, retrofitting the mooring wharf, and support facilities for Southwest Regional… Read More
“One property in Virginia Beach has flooded 52 times — including four floods in 2020 and another two in 2021 — with total payments amounting to $784,967. Another property on the Outer Banks of North Carolina has flooded 44 times, with payments totaling more than $2.2 million. There are 30 properties that have flooded at least 30… Read More