Conrad Shipyard, LLC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Puerto Rico Maritime Transit Authority (“PRMTA”) for the construction of four (4) Cargo and Passenger Ferry Vessels. The ferries, designed to carry 300 passengers and 300 short tons of cargo, will operate between the Municipality of Ceiba and the… Read More
Athena is excited to announce the acquisition of American Vibracore Services. The acquisition includes the 77-foot MV Thunderforce and several vibracore systems that will enhance Athena’s already robust sediment sampling capabilities and will greatly extend our operating range. This will give Athena unmatched capability for collecting vibracore sediment samples in any aquatic setting throughout the… Read More
Danos has expanded its portfolio to offer coastal restoration services to customers throughout the Gulf South, the company said in a press release. In addition to providing the materials and workforce to restore or replace barriers in marine environments, the company is producing and installing artificial reefs tailored to the local habitat. Most recently, Danos… Read More
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has announced the appointment of Harun Duzgoren as the Regional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Americas, effective 1 September 2023. ISS believes that Duzgoren will offer a plethora of cross-functional skills to his new post, owing to his 23 years of managerial experience in the global maritime services business. Prior… Read More
The Sharrow Propeller™ was invented by Gregory Sharrow in 2012 and is the first major advancement in propeller technology since the 1830s. Its design has solved the most basic problem of rotary propulsion. Specifically, tip cavitation and vortices have been eliminated or significantly reduced, offering incredible performance gains over traditional propellers. More than 180 U.S…. Read More
J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 7th year in a row. The respected award is based entirely on current employees’ experience working at Brennan. 87% of employees said it’s a great workplace – 30 points higher than the average U.S. company. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is… Read More
According to the most recent statistics from NOAA and the Bureau of Economic Analysis the U.S. marine economy represents an estimated $361 billion of the country’s gross domestic product. Of that, about $7 billion is generated by marine construction. These numbers come as no surprise to local marine and foundation contractor, the Dissen & Juhn… Read More
H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $58 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascent Global Logistics (“Ascent” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled, expedited logistics and supply chain solution services from affiliates controlled by… Read More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Timothy R. Dremann relinquished command of the 4th Marine Corps (4MCD) District to Col. Richard H. Robinson III during the district change of command ceremony held at the Defense Logistics Agency, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, August 21, 2023. “He [Dremann] said, ‘I want it. I want the challenge, and I can do… Read More
Longtime Puerto Rico shipping and logistics company Crowley has partnered with El Nuevo Día to amplify the legacy of Roberto Clemente Walker— from San Juan to Pittsburgh and beyond. This comes as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Clemente family prepare to welcome “3,000,” a photographic exhibit dedicated to honoring the Hall-of-Famer, humanitarian, and beloved Puerto Rican… Read More
The former Jacksonville chief financial officer is leading the JaxPort budget and accounting, treasury, payroll and external auditing functions and oversees its $600 million capital program. Former city CFO Patrick “Joey” Greive has joined the Jacksonville Port Authority as chief financial officer. Greive posted the move Aug. 17 on LinkedIn. Greive was with the city… Read More
Maj. Cory J. Bell joined Jacksonville District as the Deputy District Commander for South Florida, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in August 2023. He oversees the planning, construction, and operations of Corps projects in central and south Florida. Prior to assignment with Jacksonville District, Maj. Bell served as the Brigade Executive Officer and Operations Officer… Read More
On August 15, 2023, the Board of Directors of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (Company) appointed Ryan Bayer, 41, as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer to be effective on August 15, 2023. Mr. Bayer is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting… Read More
Clean Earth, a division of Enviri Corporation (NYSE: NVRI) and a leading provider of environmental and regulated waste management services, announced today Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named Clean Earth on the annual Top 200 Environmental Firms list. The Company came in at #28, maintaining its spot from last year’s ranking and claiming a spot in… Read More
More than 200 transportation and logistics companies have made the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately held firms in the U.S. According to Inc., these companies saw 227% median growth, generated $38.4 billion in revenue and added 30,699 jobs. Of the 216 on the list, 150 are repeat honorees. To qualify for the… Read More