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History podcast features Ellicott Dredges as well as the history of dredging equipment development from the beginning of time Although officially founded in 1885, Ellicott Dredges has its roots in the mud machine that helped deepen the Inner Harbor starting the 1780s! Invented by three brothers of the same family who founded Ellicott City, the… Read More
By Maddie Herron Collier County is getting ready to give its beaches a major refresh. County commissioners approved $8 million for beach renourishment in Naples, focusing on the stretch from Doctors Pass south to the Naples Pier. Work is set to kick off Thursday, Oct. 23 with mobilization and mat installation. The project will move in… Read More
By Mike Schuler The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 1,042,652 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September, marking the busiest month in its 118-year history as strong consumer demand and shifting global trade routes continued to drive cargo volumes through the nation’s busiest container port. September’s total surpassed the previous monthly record, set in… Read More
In the late 1970s, Florida engineers had a simple problem: Tampa Bay had to be deepened, and the dredging needed a location. The answer was a 400-acre island in Hillsborough Bay. Initially, the island was created as a placement site for dredged material, but over time it became an important nesting habitat for coastal birds,… Read More
By Eric Ramírez Barreto Following a prior post about Tallvine’s Crosby acquisition, the more interesting story is what the three deals look like together and its timeline. Tallvine Partners just bought its third U.S. marine company in twelve months. This time, it moved into the Gulf. The run so far: September 2025 — Donjon Marine… Read More
Holmes, a four-decade transportation and logistics leader, succeeds Geoff Anderman as CEO, effective immediately Company also announces Leadership Team updates and appoints Board of Directors COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2026 — STG Logistics, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of integrated port-to-door services and supply chain solutions for cargo owners and logistics providers, today… Read More
HOUSTON, October 13, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Port Houston will honor ExxonMobil with the 4th Annual Lone Star Award during the Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC), taking place November 2–5 at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston. The award recognizes ExxonMobil’s exceptional partnership with Port Houston and its longstanding role in the energy industry that is integral to… Read More
The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Carl Cade as its new Chief Real Estate Officer effective Sept.14, 2026. Cade will lead the agency’s effort to develop and revitalize various real estate assets within its jurisdiction, including Jack London Square, Oakland Estuary, and Oakland Airport Business Park. “Carl’s expertise and vast experience from leading… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Charities, Inc. has officially crossed a major historic milestone, reaching a lifetime total of $242,000 in donations to the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Leadership from both organizations celebrated the achievement last week during a formal check presentation ceremony, highlighting the charity’s latest $35,000 contribution to the local nonprofit organization. The milestone represents… Read More
This year’s theme, Turning Sediment into Solutions, reflects the growing role sediment plays in advancing coastal resilience, navigation reliability, environmental enhancement, and community value. The meeting will bring together leaders from across the East Coast and neighboring regions to share knowledge, explore emerging practices, and strengthen collaboration across the dredging industry. 📆 October 13-15, 2026… Read More
Trimble kicked off its 2026 Trimble Insight Conference as CEO Rob Painter and Transportation & Logistics sector VP Michael Kornhauser presented a strategy to help fleets pair operational experience with AI execution to better adapt to market volatility and reclaim lost time. “Navigating today’s volatile market requires clarity, resilience and the willingness to adapt,” said Painter…. Read More
A workshop on the North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program has been set for next month. The workshop set for Thursday, Sept. 24, targets RCCP communities in North Carolina’s 20 Coastal Area Management Act, or CAMA, counties. Participants, including those communities, along with partner organizations and consultants, are invited to reflect on the program’s successes,… Read More
Greetings from the Pacific Chapter! We’re thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 2026 Pacific Chapter Conference, taking place at the beautiful Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel in Newport Beach, California! Whether you’re planning to present, network, or simply soak up the insights and sun, now’s the time to secure your spot. Why You Don’t Want to Miss This Industry-Leading… Read More
Holmes, a four-decade transportation and logistics leader, succeeds Geoff Anderman as CEO, effective immediately Company also announces Leadership Team updates and appoints Board of Directors COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 5, 2026 — STG Logistics, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of integrated port-to-door services and supply chain solutions for cargo owners and logistics providers, today… Read More
The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Carl Cade as its new Chief Real Estate Officer effective Sept.14, 2026. Cade will lead the agency’s effort to develop and revitalize various real estate assets within its jurisdiction, including Jack London Square, Oakland Estuary, and Oakland Airport Business Park. “Carl’s expertise and vast experience from leading… Read More
Sea Machines Robotics, a world leader in marine autonomous technology, is growing its leadership team with the hire of Courtney Bradbury, PE, as Vice President of Program Management, a newly created role overseeing the company’s management and delivery of large-scale autonomous vessel programs. Bradbury will quickly expand this new program group by hiring project-focused personnel,… Read More
DNV has strengthened its Miami Cruise Center with the appointment of Océane King* as its new head. The appointment reinforces DNV’s commitment to the cruise industry in the Americas and beyond, as it addresses evolving technical, regulatory and sustainability challenges. As DNV’s dedicated hub for the North American cruise market, the Miami Cruise Center, provides… Read More
By Rachel Frazin The Trump administration is asking a federal court to reassess a prior approval of a nearly-completed offshore wind farm, an escalation of the administration’s attack on wind energy that’s raising questions about an infrastructure deal with Democrats. On Friday, the Trump administration asked Judge Roy Lamberth to allow it to reassess whether… Read More
By Maria Gallucci After halting construction on offshore wind farms and canceling leases for future projects, the Trump administration just took another step to erode America’s troubled offshore wind industry. The Interior Department wants to reevaluate a key approval for Revolution Wind — a $6.2 billion project that is already producing power off the coasts of… Read More
1. THE BUYOUTS COST TAXPAYERS UP TO $3.9 BILLION TO CANCEL PROJECTS ALREADY UNDERWAY. Since March 2026, the Administration has canceled 12 offshore wind leases through buyouts costing taxpayers up to $3.9 billion. Companies paid billions to secure these leases at competitive auctions, and their payments were deposited in the U.S. Treasury. The buyouts return… Read More
An updated merger agreement between Dominion Energy and NextEra pushes offshore wind out of the equation, raising concerns about future resource decisions in Virginia, according to the latest Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) briefing note. Prior to the merger announcement, developing additional offshore wind was clearly a consideration for Dominion, but its… Read More
By Mike Schuler The Port of Los Angeles handled a record 1,042,652 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in September, marking the busiest month in its 118-year history as strong consumer demand and shifting global trade routes continued to drive cargo volumes through the nation’s busiest container port. September’s total surpassed the previous monthly record, set in… Read More
Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll visited the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) with industry, labor, and elected leaders to announce a $371.5 million investment of capital funding from the Commonwealth in the Port — which will unlock $466 million in additional investment from the private sector and through… Read More
The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Carl Cade as its new Chief Real Estate Officer effective Sept.14, 2026. Cade will lead the agency’s effort to develop and revitalize various real estate assets within its jurisdiction, including Jack London Square, Oakland Estuary, and Oakland Airport Business Park. “Carl’s expertise and vast experience from leading… Read More
By Chris Gray The Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees approved a deal with Houston’s Power LNG on Thursday to develop a new LNG facility that could produce up to 400,000 gallons per day, an agreement that could establish the Port of Galveston as a regional leader in providing cleaner marine fuels. According to the port,… Read More
By Jake Wilkinson Exall Lake remains a tranquil getaway for Highland Park residents. The serene location is both a stop for cyclists and home to a diverse array of aquatic wildlife. From mallards, Chinese geese, and turtles floating in the water to skittering squirrels atop trees, the lake is a haven of flora and fauna… Read More
By Jaime Cone Hughes Ithaca’s waterfront could begin to look like a working construction corridor in the coming year as pumps, equipment and crews occupy temporary staging areas near Six Mile Creek, the boat houses and Cass Park. Sediment pulled from the waterway will travel as slurry through pipes to an upland containment site near… Read More
By Kevin Wallis Contrary to what you may have heard, the recent wave run-up flooding in places like Newport Beach wasn’t caused by a single “El Niño storm.” It resulted from events that began weeks, months, and even years ago, combined with several factors that converged on Friday, October 9th. In rough chronological order: Long-term beach… Read More
By Bill Sutton The Westhampton Beach Village Board voted without comment on October 7 to ask the Southampton Town Board to begin the process of establishing a Beach Erosion Control District to help pay for future beach nourishment under the federal Fire Island to Montauk Point Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. The proposed district would include… Read More
By Kiran Journals Sand and gravel are the second most used resources on Earth after water. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates global use at about 50 billion tonnes a year and says extraction is outpacing sustainable supply. Sand is central to concrete, asphalt and glass, while high-purity silica is a feedstock for silicon used in… Read More
All over the world, industrial sand mining is extracting river sediment much, much faster than Earth’s natural cycles can replenish it. Our rivers are, quite literally, running out of sand. Scientists have just published a massive review of 411 studies conducted since 1974, revealing that the global demand for river sand and gravel to create construction… Read More
WATSONVILLE, Calif., July 28, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Memphis Stone & Gravel, A Granite (NYSE: GVA) Company, announced today that it has opened the new River Yard aggregate sales facility in Memphis, Tennessee. Strategically located on the Mississippi River, the River Yard receives limestone products barged from Warren Paving’s Slats Lucas Quarry in Salem, Kentucky, connecting operations within Granite’s integrated… Read More
The sand used to build cities, roads and other infrastructure is being removed from many rivers faster than nature can replace it, according to a global review led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore). The authors said the problem can be better managed if governments track where mining is taking place, measure… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding Charities, Inc. has officially crossed a major historic milestone, reaching a lifetime total of $242,000 in donations to the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Leadership from both organizations celebrated the achievement last week during a formal check presentation ceremony, highlighting the charity’s latest $35,000 contribution to the local nonprofit organization. The milestone represents… Read More
Hanwha Philly Shipyard (HPSI), a leading U.S. shipbuilder, today announced its contract award to build the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) new Missile Range Instrumentation Vessel (MRIV), expanding the shipyard’s role in supporting critical U.S. government maritime programs. The contract award is for up to three vessels, with one firm vessel being awarded at this time…. Read More
By Rachel Hirschheimer President Donald Trump highlighted a $3.7 billion defense project in Maryland on Tuesday, emphasizing its role in reviving America’s shipbuilding capabilities for national security and economic growth. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said in a statement the initiative could potentially create “the most jobs in Maryland in history.” Trump also underscored Baltimore’s importance… Read More
China is the world’s top shipbuilder, and as it rapidly continues to expand its navy, the Trump administration is making American shipbuilding a national priority. We went inside a US naval shipyard to see how these vessels are built and why expanding America’s fleet may be harder than it sounds. Source
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… Read More
ARC Surveying and Mapping transforms complex waterways into measurable actionable insight. By pairing an integrated sensor suite with disciplined processing the firm delivers centimetre level bathymetry layered sub bottom models and real time production metrics that accelerate every phase of a dredging program. The following article reviews the technology stack the workflow and verified results… Read More
The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More
The Public Ferry Coalition applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, welcomes this important step in raising awareness of the vital role ferries play in transportation FAIRFIELD, CA – Yesterday, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08), announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus for the 119th Congress, alongside co-chairs Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich… Read More
By Veronica Flesher Emergency dredging is set to begin at the entrance of Double Creek Channel, the state’s primary ocean-going entrance into Barnegat Bay, after a late September nor’easter left the waterway in unsafe condition, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. NJDOT said its contractor, H&L Construction LLC, will begin setting pipe on… Read More
By Maddie Herron Collier County is getting ready to give its beaches a major refresh. County commissioners approved $8 million for beach renourishment in Naples, focusing on the stretch from Doctors Pass south to the Naples Pier. Work is set to kick off Thursday, Oct. 23 with mobilization and mat installation. The project will move in… Read More
By Donald Wittkowski Emergency dredging could begin as soon as next week in Townsends Inlet to remove a massive buildup of sand that is making it dangerous for commercial and recreational boats passing through the busy channel between Sea Isle City and Avalon. Voting unanimously at a meeting Tuesday, Sea Isle’s City Council approved an agreement… Read More
By Maryjane Glynn It hasn’t happened in more than a decade, but the city says it’s time to dredge the Petoskey Municipal Marina. The City of Petoskey said the last time the marina was dredged was in 2013. City officials said that since the Bear River flows into the marina, sediment has accumulated over the… Read More
By Donald Wittkowski Emergency dredging could begin as soon as next week in Townsends Inlet to remove a massive buildup of sand that is making it dangerous for commercial and recreational boats passing through the busy channel between Sea Isle City and Avalon. Voting unanimously at a meeting Tuesday, Sea Isle’s City Council approved an agreement… Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, invites the public to share ideas for using dredged material from the Upper Mobile Bay Channel to benefit coastal habitats, communities, and the local economy. Public meetings are scheduled for Oct. 27 and 29, 2026. The meetings will support an assessment of beneficial use opportunities for the Upper… Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, announced on Sept. 4, 2026, the award of a contract for construction of the North Bypass Channel, a major feature of the Modified Central City Flood Risk Management Project. The fixed-price contract, valued at $169. 43 million was awarded to Walsh Construction Co. II LLC…. Read More
By Stephen Baack LOS ANGELES — The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District highlighted fiscal year 2026 achievements during an Oct. 8 town hall, including $878.7 million in obligations. Col. Joshua Bost, who assumed command of the Los Angeles District in July, credited the district workforce and its partners for… Read More
Commercial fishermen and oyster farmers in Panacea say sediment buildup in local channels is making it dangerous and costly to operate, and there is no dredging planned for the foreseeable future. WAKULLA COUNTY, FL — Channel markers at the Rock Landing Boat Ramp in Panacea mark the path local commercial fishermen and oystermen use to… Read More
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… Read More
Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges
