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Army Col. Larry “Dale” Caswell, Jr. became the 64th commander of the Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in a change-of-command ceremony at the district’s downtown headquarters today. “I’m honored to lead this team, which has served the Pacific Northwest and the nation for 152 years,” said Caswell, a West Virginia native. “Together, we… Read More
Aiming to provide relevant and up-to-date information to help you navigate your supply chain. Ocean Updates Pacific Northwest Highlights There have been ongoing labor disruptions at the British Columbia ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert this month. After a strike action from 1-13 July had concluded with a tentative agreement between the ILWU Canada and the BCMEA, disruptions… Read More
During the June 8 Regular Port Commission Meeting, the commissioners elected Ravi Singhania as Chairman of the Port Commission. The other officers are Rob Giesecke, Vice Chairman; Barbara Fratila, Secretary; and Kim Kincannon, Assistant Secretary. Also serving on the Port Commission are Rudy Santos and Dan Croft. Ravi Singhania has served on the Port Commission… Read More
Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday announced that Maryland would shift its focus on Chesapeake Bay cleanup in response to a recent study that said states could be making greater progress on the issue. Joined by EPA Region III Administrator Adam Ortiz at a state wildlife research center in Queenstown, Moore said the state would follow… Read More
By Judith Powers At the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) business meeting on Thursday, July 20, President Matt Binsfeld announced that the Board of Directors had developed a four-pillar strategic plan for the organization, founded on membersip, publications, education and governance. “For the first time in our organization’s history, we created statements for our organization’s mission… Read More
Windstar Cruises, a luxury yacht-style cruise line based in Miami, is pleased to announce two important leadership changes. Janet Bava will be Windstar Cruises’ new Chief Commercial Officer as of July 24, 2023. Betsy O’Rourke, the CCO for Windstar since 2020 and the CCO of Windstar’s parent company Xanterra Travel Collection since 2012, will move to… Read More
SAN DIEGO — The Port of San Diego has appointed an acting president and chief executive who will lead the port during the internal investigation of current CEO, Joe Stuyvesant. Randa Coniglio was named acting president and CEO by the Board of Port Commissioners during a closed session on Friday. “With careful consideration, Randa Coniglio has… Read More
Ship Angel Inc., a SaaS start-up building a suite of digital logistics tools for BCO (beneficial cargo owner) shippers in North America, today announces the launch of a revolutionary, AI-enabled container rate management platform in conjunction with the acquisition of WaySync. Ship Angel introduces a SaaS rate management tool for shippers to address the rise… Read More
NEW YORK – Colonel Alex Young assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal change of command ceremony on July 14, 2023. Colonel Matthew W. Luzzatto, who has commanded the district since June 2020, relinquished command during the event at New York District’s CavenPoint Marine Terminal Facility in Jersey… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District selected Andy Sanderson as chief of the Louisiana Branch within Regulatory Division. Prior to his selection, Sanderson served as the acting Regulatory Division Louisiana Branch Chief. Sanderson began his career with the Vicksburg District in 2016 as an environmental specialist in the Regulatory… Read More
CHARLESTON, S.C. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomed its 90th commander today at a change of command ceremony. Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian assumed command from Lt. Col. Andrew Johannes. The ceremony was officiated by Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, commanding general, South Atlantic Division, USACE. Nahabedian brings more than 20 years of military… Read More
Lake Restoration Solutions, the defunct company that would have terraformed Utah Lake into a real estate developer’s dream, is now looking to dump more than $1 million in debt. The company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Monday. According to court files, LRS now has only about $2,000 in the bank and a heap of liabilities owed… Read More
Mobile, Ala. – Don Hairston has been named General Manager of Austal USA Advanced Technologies in Charlottesville, Va. Hairston comes to Austal from L3Harris Technologies where he was vice president and general manager of the C5 Systems Division. He was responsible for leading a $400 million organization that designs and delivers unmanned surface vessels, integrated C5ISR,… Read More
NEW YORK – Colonel Alex Young will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal change of command ceremony on July 14, 2023. Colonel Matthew W. Luzzatto, who has commanded the district since June 2020, will relinquish command during the event at New York District’s Caven Point Marine… Read More
LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Arcadis, a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, as managing partner in a joint venture (JV) with Bergmann Associates, is pleased to announce its selection to perform architecture and engineering civil works services on projects that bolster resiliency in the US Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) Great Lakes… Read More