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USACE Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly Deputy Commanding Gen. for Civil & Emergency Operations Says Dredging is Foundational

USACE Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly Deputy Commanding Gen. for Civil & Emergency Operations Says Dredging is Foundational

United States

In the words of Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, dredging is “foundational.” Kelly recently shared an updated vision for a truly national dredging program, moving from fragmented projects to an enterprise approach to maximize every taxpayer dollar and prioritize a simple mandate: “Building… Read More

Manatee County, Fl. Commission Approves Funding to Advance Anna Maria Island Beach Renourishment Project

Manatee County, Fl. Commission Approves Funding to Advance Anna Maria Island Beach Renourishment Project

FL, United States

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners has approved the allocation of $6.18 million in Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funding to advance a major beach renourishment and recovery project on Anna Maria Island following significant storm-related erosion caused by Hurricane Idalia in 2023 and Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton in 2024. The funding will allow… Read More

DP World Looks to Return to U.S. Port Operation after 20 Years Absence

DP World Looks to Return to U.S. Port Operation after 20 Years Absence

United States

DP World is looking to operate a US container port for the first time in two decades. The Dubai-based port and logistics giant announced Tuesday that it entered into an exclusive negotiation for a long-term lease to operate a terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas. DP World would design and build the… Read More

Federal Decision Redirects $765 million to Cancel Offshore Wind Projects, Ca. Among those Affected

Federal Decision Redirects $765 million to Cancel Offshore Wind Projects, Ca. Among those Affected

CA, United States

In yet another blow to the beleaguered offshore wind industry, the Trump administration said Wednesday it will pay developer Invenergy $765 million to walk away from four U.S. wind leases, including one off the coast of California, and invest instead in geothermal and fossil fuel projects. Under the agreement, Chicago-based Invenergy will “voluntarily terminate” its… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

PORT 32 and Acme merge marina portfolios

SC, United States

Headquartered together in Charleston, South Carolina, PORT 32 Marinas and Acme Marinas have announced the merger of their portfolios. The deal creates an expanded operating platform across established coastal locations in the United States, including major East Coast and Florida markets. The combined portfolio holds around 4,000 slips across 17 locations. PORT 32’s properties span Palm… Read More

Why Orion Group Holdings leans on its marine dredging services

TX, United States

With its marine dredging services, Orion Group Holdings turns quiet harbors and river bends into intense work zones where steel barges, pumps and excavators reshape the waterline meter by meter. You hear diesel engines, feel the constant vibration, and watch new depth readings appear on the sonar. How Orion digs deeper channels Orion’s marine dredging… Read More

Trimble Opens Entries for the 2026 Construction Innovation Awards

CO, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 15, 2026 — Trimble announced today it has opened applications for its annual Trimble Construction Innovation Awards program, recognizing innovators and educators driving transformation across the construction industry using Trimble hardware or software solutions. The program honors those who are utilizing technology and data in the office and the field to streamline processes, improve… Read More

DredgeWire Exclusive: Gator Dredging Provided Specialized Dredged Dive Landing Area for the 2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in St. Petersburg, FL

FL, United States

The 2026 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at the Vinoy North Yacht Basin was an incredible success, drawing international attention and showcasing the vibrant St. Pete waterfront on a global stage. Behind the scenes, the City of St. Petersburg relied on Gator to execute a critical accelerated dredging project that helped make the world-class event possible…. Read More


Events & Conferences

Young WEDA Professionals to Connect at 2026 Dredging Summit & Expo in Montreal

Canada

Attending the 2026 Dredging Summit & Expo in Montreal? Join our Young WEDA attendees (35 and younger) for lunch🍴🥪 Attendees can network and make new connections with fellow professionals in the industry 🌟Sponsored by Timberland Equipment Limited 📅Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 🕛12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET 📍Hotel Bonaventure, Montreal QC Source

Document Crunch Launches Construction’s First Project-Level AI Risk Intelligence Platform

GA, United States

ATLANTA, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Document Crunch, a Trimble company, and provider of the AI risk intelligence platform built for construction, today launched its next generation platform that transforms single-document review to full project-level risk intelligence. Document Crunch helps teams manage risk through earlier detection and automated workflows. This protects project margins and reduces costly disputes, which… Read More

COPRI Houston Branch Presents at ASCE Meeting the Future of Coastal Resilience

TX, United States

Join COPRI Houston Branch at the upcoming ASCE Branch Meeting for an engaging technical session focused on the future of coastal resilience. In addition to chapter updates and upcoming initiatives, this session will explore how coastal engineers use innovative shoreline protection strategies, island breakwaters, and advanced numerical modeling tools to better understand waves, currents, and… Read More

WEDA Supports New State Dredging Working Group to Strengthen U.S. Dredging Programs

United States

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) is pleased to support the development of a new State Dredging Working Group lead by Genevieve Clifton, Director – Office of Maritime Resources and Construction Support, NJDOT Across the 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸, state-led dredging programs operate under a wide range of structures, funding models, and regulatory frameworks. This diversity… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Garcia Named Port’s Human Resources Director

CA, United States

The Port of Long Beach has named Ramon Garcia to lead the Harbor Department’s Human Resources Division. The Human Resources Division, part of the Port’s newly created Organizational Effectiveness Bureau, administers employment for the Harbor Department, serving a diverse skilled workforce of 600 employees. Garcia brings more than a decade of experience in human resources…. Read More

FMC Welcomes Commissioner Robert J. Harvey

DC, United States

Today, Monday, June 1, 2026, Mr. Robert J. Harvey of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. Commissioner Harvey was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, to serve on the Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2029. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on May… Read More

Austal USA names Gene Miller as President

AL, United States

Mobile, Ala. – Austal USA today announced that Gene Miller has been chosen as the company’s president, effective immediately. Miller has served as interim president since February 16, 2026, following the planned retirement of former president Michelle Kruger. His selection follows a comprehensive three-month search conducted by the company’s Board of Managers. Miller’s career spans more… Read More

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority appoints Cheryl Nelms as President of Roberts Bank Terminal 2

Canada

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl Nelms as President of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, effective July 30, 2026. Her appointment follows a competitive international executive recruitment process. Nelms brings more than 25 years of experience leading major infrastructure programs across Canada to the role, including experience… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Trump Offshore Wind Buyout Deals Grow to $2.5B, With More Tumult

United States

By Debra K. Rubin Even as seven states sue the Tromp administration in federal court to challenge the legality of its deal with energy developer TotalEnergies to convert two U.S. East Coast offshore wind site leases valued at $928 million to oil and gas projects in other states, new agreements have been made. The U.S. Interior… Read More

Federal Decision Redirects $765 million to Cancel Offshore Wind Projects, Ca. Among those Affected

CA, United States

In yet another blow to the beleaguered offshore wind industry, the Trump administration said Wednesday it will pay developer Invenergy $765 million to walk away from four U.S. wind leases, including one off the coast of California, and invest instead in geothermal and fossil fuel projects. Under the agreement, Chicago-based Invenergy will “voluntarily terminate” its… Read More

New DredgeWire Column

United States

Starting today, DredgeWire is pleased that Eric Ramírez Barreto of RMZ Marine will be contributing insightful pieces for DredgeWire with his insights on the maritime market. We think you’ll be intrigued by what he has to say. Here is his first column. Vineyard Wind completed installation of its final turbines in March. Revolution Wind began… Read More

International competitiveness of offshore wind: Trade flows, tariffs and supply chain dependence

World ,

By Dr. Pablo Muylle, Prof. Bruno Merlevede & Prof. Marten Ovaere Wind turbines and their components cross borders multiple times before installation offshore, making trade a key determinant of the competitiveness of Europe’s offshore wind industry. This third BE-WISE report analyses the international competitiveness of the European and Belgian offshore wind sectors using bilateral trade… Read More


Port News

New DredgeWire Column

GA, United States

A DredgeWire Exclusive Eric Ramírez Barreto of RMZ Marine will be contributing insightful pieces for DredgeWire with his insights on the maritime market. We think you’ll be intrigued by what he has to say. Here is his second column. The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) was completed in 2022, deepening the federal channel from 42 feet to 47 feet. At… Read More

PORT 32 and Acme merge marina portfolios

SC, United States

Headquartered together in Charleston, South Carolina, PORT 32 Marinas and Acme Marinas have announced the merger of their portfolios. The deal creates an expanded operating platform across established coastal locations in the United States, including major East Coast and Florida markets. The combined portfolio holds around 4,000 slips across 17 locations. PORT 32’s properties span Palm… Read More

PhilaPort Ranked Nation’s Most Productive Container Port for Third Consecutive Year

PA, United States

Philadelphia, PA (June 18, 2026) – PhilaPort has once again been named the most productive container port in the United States, according to the 2025 Container Port Productivity Index (CPPI), published by the World Bank and Standard & Poor’s (S&P). Widely recognized as the premier global benchmark for container port efficiency, the CPPI evaluates ports based on operational… Read More

Port of Galveston pledges $40 million to develop Pelican Island

TX, United States

By Chris Gray The Port of Galveston is gearing up to capitalize on Davie Defense’s recent $1 billion acquisition of the Gulf Copper repair facility and shipyard by proposing to develop 357 nearby acres it controls into a multifaceted berth that could transform Pelican Island into “our next great growth opportunity,” Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees announced Tuesday. In his column… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Rep. Glassburn Introduces Bill to Increase Civil Penalties for Repeat Dredge Dumping

OH, United States

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Chris Glassburn (D-North Olmsted) today announced the introduction of House Bill (HB) 878, designed to safeguard Ohio’s most vital natural resource. HB 878 would establish increased civil penalties for repeat offenders of illegal dredge dumping in Lake Erie, raising the maximum fine to $37,500 per day and per violation. “Lake Erie is more than just a… Read More

Plans to dredge Stockton’s McLeod Lake in progress as toxic algae blooms flourish

CA, United States

By Carmela Karcher Reaching the source beneath the surface — that’s the plan at McLeod Lake in Stockton to try and combat harmful algae blooms from cropping up. You might not see it now, but in the next month, it could be a different story. Nearly every year, the blue waters at Weber Point in downtown… Read More

Folly Beach considers budget for beach preservation

SC, United States

By Maitane Orue FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — The City of Folly Beach is discussing beach preservation as part of its fiscal year 2027 budget. Mayor Chris Bizzell said the beach is the city’s biggest asset. “Following the beach is our biggest asset, so every year 60 percent of our budget is derived from local accommodations… Read More

Brooksville secures $900K grant for dredging project

ME, United States

BY WILL ROBINSON BROOKSVILLE—The town of Brooksville was awarded a $900,000 federal grant that covers half of the $1.8 million price tag for its upcoming dredging and pier project in Betsy’s Cove, according to Harbor Committee Chair Mark Shaughnessy. The grant is a major boon for a project that is inching ever closer to completion… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Vulcan Sharpens Aggregates Focus: Exits California Concrete, Expands Aggregates Footprint In Dallas-Fort Worth And Into Colorado

AL, United States

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, today announced that it completed the divestiture of its ready-mixed concrete operations in California and acquired the southern Colorado and Dallas-Fort Worth operations of Brannan Sand & Gravel, LLC. The strategic acquisition includes a rail-connected aggregate quarry with long-term… Read More

Global Demand for Sand Fuels Environmental Concerns and Intensifies Resource Competition

World ,

By Ana Alice Present in concrete, glass, and technology, sand has become a resource contested on a global scale, with increasing extraction in rivers, beaches, and seabeds, and impacts monitored by scientists and international organizations. The world uses about 50 billion tons of sand and gravel per year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The… Read More

Carmeuse to run autonomous Cat haulers at Michigan quarry

MI, United States

By Kevin Yanik  Carmeuse came to an agreement with Caterpillar to deploy autonomous haulers at the Drummond Island quarry in Drummond, Michigan. Delivered by Caterpillar and supported by Fabick Cat, Carmeuse will integrate Cat MineStar Command for hauling across its fleet of 777 trucks. Additionally, Carmeuse will utilize complementary MineStar capabilities for loaders and staff-supported equipment. “We are proud… Read More

The global sand crisis: it’s being used up faster than it can be replaced

World ,

Male is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is also threatened by rising sea levels. Owing to climate breakdown, its living space is shrinking. So the justification for a land reclamation project seemed clear. Take sand from elsewhere… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

U.S. Coast Guard To Base New Icebreakers In Alaska

AK, United States

The United States Coast Guard will station its new Arctic Security Cutters (ASC), which are the service’s next-generation medium icebreakers, closer to where the ships will operate. Finland’s Rauma Marine Constructions will deliver the first two ASCs by 2028, and the U.S. Coast Guard will homeport them in Alaska — the first time the service… Read More

Trimble Unveils Next-Gen Shipper TMS to Redefine Supply Chain Flexibility

CO, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 10, 2026 — Trimble introduced its cloud-native Transportation Management System (TMS) for North American shippers today, connecting the Trimble ecosystem to manage modern supply chain complexities. The TMS allows shippers and third-party logistics providers to automate fragmented workflows and improve carrier-shipper transactions within a single, connected environment. Trimble TMS for Shippers is an agile,… Read More

USA Shipbuilding Coalition Announces Full Membership, Urges Congress to Act

DC, United States

Washington, D.C. – Today, the USA Shipbuilding Coalition announced the current list of partners from both labor and industry who have joined together to urge Congress to revitalize American shipbuilding. The Coalition has already grown significantly since its inception earlier this year and expects to continue to expand its membership, as attention and the need for… Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Delivers FALCON For Fisher Island Community

FL, United States

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is proud to announce the successful delivery of the vehicle-passenger ferry FALCON to the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA). The FALCON will provide reliable and modern transportation service to the Fisher Island community. The FALCON successfully completed trials prior to delivery and has entered service supporting daily operations between Fisher Island… Read More


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Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects

MD, United States

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 & Mapping Transforms Complex Waterways with Leading Precision Technology & Data Accuracy for Modern Dredging

FL, United States

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

NMSA Announced New President, Jason Winter at its New Orleans Annual Meeting

LA, United States

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

Rep. Garamendi, Randall, Begich, Malliotakis Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Improve Ferry Transportation

United States

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Kaptur Secures Over $17.6 Million in Army Corps Funding for Dredging Northwest Ohio Harbors

OH, United States

Cooley Canal, Sandusky, Toledo, and West Harbor Ports to be Dredged; Port Clinton Jetties to be Repaired Toledo, OH — Today, as Northwest Ohio kicks off Watershed Weekend and the start of summer and the heart of boating season approaches, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development… Read More

Upcoming Tuttle Creek WID Summer Session

MO, United States

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Kansas Water Office, is advising the public that Water Injection Dredging is happening at Tuttle Creek Lake for the Water Injection Dredging Demonstration. This demonstration project will provide an assessment of how this tool may assist with inland reservoir… Read More

Contract set to furnish Army cyber defense training facility

AL, United States

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville awarded a $2.8 million contract to furnish the Army Cyber Center of Excellence, a tenant unit based at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The contract calls for Office Images Inc., of Roswell, Georgia, to fill the 140,000-square-foot Training, Research, and Network Center facility with furniture… Read More

USACE Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly Deputy Commanding Gen. for Civil & Emergency Operations Says Dredging is Foundational

United States

In the words of Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, dredging is “foundational.” Kelly recently shared an updated vision for a truly national dredging program, moving from fragmented projects to an enterprise approach to maximize every taxpayer dollar and prioritize a simple mandate: “Building… Read More


USACE

Kaptur Secures Over $17.6 Million in Army Corps Funding for Dredging Northwest Ohio Harbors

OH, United States

Cooley Canal, Sandusky, Toledo, and West Harbor Ports to be Dredged; Port Clinton Jetties to be Repaired Toledo, OH — Today, as Northwest Ohio kicks off Watershed Weekend and the start of summer and the heart of boating season approaches, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development… Read More

Upcoming Tuttle Creek WID Summer Session

MO, United States

KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Kansas Water Office, is advising the public that Water Injection Dredging is happening at Tuttle Creek Lake for the Water Injection Dredging Demonstration. This demonstration project will provide an assessment of how this tool may assist with inland reservoir… Read More

Contract set to furnish Army cyber defense training facility

AL, United States

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville awarded a $2.8 million contract to furnish the Army Cyber Center of Excellence, a tenant unit based at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The contract calls for Office Images Inc., of Roswell, Georgia, to fill the 140,000-square-foot Training, Research, and Network Center facility with furniture… Read More

USACE Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly Deputy Commanding Gen. for Civil & Emergency Operations Says Dredging is Foundational

United States

In the words of Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, dredging is “foundational.” Kelly recently shared an updated vision for a truly national dredging program, moving from fragmented projects to an enterprise approach to maximize every taxpayer dollar and prioritize a simple mandate: “Building… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Panacea Waterways in Florida Have not Been Dredged for Nearly Fifty Years

FL, United States

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 (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects

MD, United States

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 Releases New Video on Product Development for Transportable Dredges

WI, United States

Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges

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