Speaking at the 48th Annual South Carolina International Trade Conference on the “Customer Strategy Post Pandemic” panel, Narin Phol – Maersk North America’s Regional Managing Director recommended building resiliency into supply chains, developing technology solutions and decarbonization solutions. The messages underlined this year’s conference theme “Elevating the importance of Supply Chains.” “Supply chain disruption is a constant,” observed… Read More
During a question-and-answer session at the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) meeting this week, Hermes Cuello, General Manager of Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, asked the Minister of Tourism, Kenneth Bryan what his ministry was doing about the Marriott beach erosion issue. In response, Bryan confirmed that he was aware of the issue, but said that,… Read More
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Punta Gorda to announce that Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is awarding $5 million to local housing partners to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian pay their home insurance deductibles in the six hardest hit counties. Funding assistance is available to individuals, families, and seniors living in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto,… Read More
The net profit of the National Marine Dredging Company Group (ADX: NMDC) grew 40.3 percent during the first nine months of 2022 to AED703 million, from AED501 million during the same period in 2021. The positive results showcase the Group’s success in implementing its geographical expansion strategy, diversifying into new business verticals, and completing additional… Read More
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) and J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) formally announce their partnership. The agreement between Brennan and UWL will further the educational opportunities for students studying environmental science, equipping them to start on the job right after they graduate. Brennan is partnering with UWL to support student research and curriculum, and to… Read More
Draft plan spares the Hudson by ruling out giant barriers across the mouth of the river, and calls instead for 12 smaller storm gates across tributaries and extensive shoreline walls. This opens a new and critical phase of flood protection planning for the region. Riverkeeper is carefully reviewing a report from the U.S. Army Corps… Read More
The global Offshore Wind Installation Vessel market research study goes into great detail about the major market drivers, roadblocks, and overall market structure. The market research is also based on an ongoing Offshore Wind Installation Vessel detailed study investigation. As a result, primary research may encompass the construction of databases on regional and global markets, as well… Read More
“Let’s deliver Louisiana’s future together,” said Brandy D. Christian, president and CEO of Port NOLA and CEO of New Orleans Public Belt Railroad, during the 2022 State of the Port address Sept. 29 at The New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street. This was the first annual address since 2019. Because of completed projects, others in… Read More
Potential 10-year, $70 million dredging contract awarded to maintain harbour depths Successful company Maritime Constructions Pty Ltd with a base in Fremantle Contract will create 16 metropolitan, 10 regional jobs The State’s commercial and recreational fleet will benefit from the award of a long-term dredging contract that will ensure safe navigation depths at boat harbours… Read More
Last December, the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JC NERR,) along with multiple other NJ partners and institutions, were awarded a grant to fund the implementation of the newly-established New Jersey Coastal Community Resilience Consortium. In addition to the JC NERR, partners include Monmouth University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Stockton University, NJ Sea Grant… Read More