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HOUSTON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (“Orion” or the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced new Marine and Concrete awards for a total value of approximately $100 million. In addition, Orion’s Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel were honored with executive leadership awards. Management Commentary “We are proud to be recognized… Read More
After waiting until the last minute for the federal government to provide some relief, Pinellas County has dedicated $130.7 million to repair critically eroded beaches. County commissioners somberly approved the massive appropriation Tuesday. Local legislators were unable to effectuate changes to stringent federal easement requirements, despite previous optimism. The commission subsequently awarded $125.7 million to Weeks… Read More
Oak Island Town Council awarded $40 million worth of beach nourishment contracts at its June 10 meeting. After failing to secure any sand in 2024 due to inflated dredging prices, council emptied its beach nourishment fund in a pair of motions involving the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) and an offshore site. Council purchased an… Read More
Watch the Bayonet 350 AUGV crawl from beach to sea during a beach inspection.
QUINCY (WGEM) – Crews with the Army Corps of Engineers have arrived in Quincy to begin dredging the Mississippi River. They will begin dredging six feet of depth in Quincy Bay from Bayview Bridge, north beyond the boat ramps at Kessler Park. The $3.5 million project will improve waterflow in the bay and remove silt… Read More
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) has posted its first quarter 2025 investor presentation to its website. See below: Presentation@
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Legislature has unanimously adopted the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s (CPRA) Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan, advancing a record-breaking $1.98 billion investment in coastal restoration and protection—the largest single-year investment in the program’s history. The plan received unanimous support on both the Louisiana House and Senate floors, signaling strong,… Read More
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss.– Matthews Brothers Dredging, LLC (“Matthews Brothers” or the “Company”), a leading provider of maintenance dredging solutions throughout the Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce its planned strategic leadership expansion that positions the Company for continued long-term growth and operational excellence. Effective July 1, Trey Taylor will elevate to the position of Chief… Read More
Nationwide capabilities to bolster U.S. defense and commercial maritime readiness Five leading marine and industrial service companies — Vigor, Continental Maritime of San Diego, MHI Ship Repair & Services, Seaward Marine Services, and Accurate Marine Environmental — today announced their unification under a single name: Vigor Marine Group. As a full-service prime contractor, the group… Read More
The Everglades Foundation led an impactful series of events in the nation’s capital this week to spotlight America’s Everglades while unveiling economic data demonstrating that this national treasure is a $1 trillion asset. From the America’s Everglades Summit to Everglades Hill Day advocacy and the release of the first-of-its-kind economic study, the week was a… Read More
This summer, we’ll reveal the lineup of Dimensions sessions that will boost your competence—and your confidence—in using Trimble solutions to solve problems, improve workflows, and get the job done, better. With the session catalog in hand, you’ll find numerous opportunities at Dimensions to explore the latest insights, trends, tips and tricks that will propel you… Read More
“Coasts on the Leading Edge: Bridging Science, Policy and Community” October 7-10, 2025 Long Beach, California Call for Abstracts Now Open Closes June 1st The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), in partnership with the California Shore & Beach Preservation Association (CSBPA) Headwaters to Oceans (H2O) conference, announces a Call for Abstracts for the… Read More
24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition “Dredging Towards a More Resilient Future” June 23-27, 2025 Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel REGISTRATION PORTAL About the Conference The 24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition is a technical conference organized by the World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA) to promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to… Read More
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss.– Matthews Brothers Dredging, LLC (“Matthews Brothers” or the “Company”), a leading provider of maintenance dredging solutions throughout the Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce its planned strategic leadership expansion that positions the Company for continued long-term growth and operational excellence. Effective July 1, Trey Taylor will elevate to the position of Chief… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division…. Read More
WASHINGTON — The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Pentagon announced Friday. If confirmed by the Senate, Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney will serve as a senior adviser to Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman… Read More
The Little Rock Port Authority Board of Directors met June 18 and voted to reelect its officers. Clay McGeorge will serve as chair; and Stan Hastings will serve as vice-chair. Tamika Edwards will serve as treasurer. The officers were elected to a second, one-year term. “We are thrilled to have the continued leadership of Clay,… Read More
President Donald Trump blasted green tax breaks and windmills in a rant about his signature budget package moving through Congress, tacking onto his longstanding criticism of the turbines even as they have become an increasingly cost-effective form of energy. Key Facts Trump said in a Truth Social post he “HATED” green tax credits in the… Read More
The burgeoning offshore wind industry in the United States is facing significant headwinds as the Trump administration moves to dismantle policies that previously encouraged its growth, leaving a trail of stalled projects and heightened uncertainty. What was once heralded as a key pillar of America’s green energy future under President Joe Biden is now experiencing… Read More
CEO testimony in 17-state suit against President’s sector attack reveals Administration slow rolling permits to strangle project Ocean Winds warned that Donald Trump’s anti-offshore wind memorandum could delay or even derail entirely its 1.2GW SouthCoast array to Massachusetts and Rhode Island, signaling another potential casualty in the President’s ongoing sector war. As long promised, Trump… Read More
On Global Wind Day, NJ Offshore Wind Alliance Urges State to Embrace Clean Power, Stabilize Energy Prices, and Create Jobs ASBURY PARK, NJ – As the East Coast sees five offshore wind projects currently under construction, Paulina O’Connor, Executive Director of the New Jersey Offshore Wind Alliance, says New Jersey must act boldly to secure… Read More
Allocation in President’s FY26 Budget HOUSTON– Port Houston is pleased the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget has allocated $161 million for the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11. In addition, the President’s FY26 Operation & Maintenance (O&M) budget allocated $53.6 million to the Houston Ship Channel, the nation’s No. 1 ranked waterway. These… Read More
CHARLESTON, SC — As the broader supply chain and global markets face a great deal of uncertainty, South Carolina Ports is supporting customers with reliable port service and creative solutions. “SC Ports is a well-run port with highly productive operations,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “We are proactively supporting our customers amid… Read More
The Little Rock Port Authority Board of Directors met June 18 and voted to reelect its officers. Clay McGeorge will serve as chair; and Stan Hastings will serve as vice-chair. Tamika Edwards will serve as treasurer. The officers were elected to a second, one-year term. “We are thrilled to have the continued leadership of Clay,… Read More
Port Houston recorded another month of steady growth in May, handling 381,640 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a 5% increase year-over-year. Year-to-date container volumes reached 1,837,813 TEUs, up 4% over last year. In May, both loaded container imports and loaded container exports increased by 1%, reflecting an ongoing balance in containerized trade activity in Houston. Beyond… Read More
AUGUSTA — The state is suing the federal government over the cancelation of $9 million in salt marsh restoration and storm resiliency funds. In a lawsuit filed this week, the Maine Department of Marine Resources alleges that the termination is part of a continuing pattern of retaliation for Maine’s stance on transgender athlete participation. However,… Read More
WEDA Journal of Dredging The Journal of Dredging is published by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) to provide dissemination of technical and project information on dredging engineering topics. The peer-reviewed papers in this practice-oriented journal will present engineering solutions to dredging and placement problems, which are not normally available from traditional journals. Topics of interest… Read More
Cashman Dredging is proud to announce the successful completion of the Jacksonville Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project in Duval County, FL for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Over 1,000,000 cubic yards of material were removed from the federal channel, ensuring safe, reliable access for commercial and military vessels. The work was completed in just over… Read More
New Smyrna Beach’s Turnbull Creek Land Preservation Committee received an update on dredging north of Jungle Road from Public Works Director David Ray last Monday, June 16. “As of last week, they’ve taken 1,900 cubic yards of sediment out. They have about 500 feet left to finish and then they’re going to go back and [clean up]… Read More
Chaney Enterprises relocated its corporate headquarters from Gambrills, Maryland, to a newly renovated four-story building in Annapolis. “This move isn’t just about a new building – it’s a testament to the strength and growth of our company and the incredible people who make it all possible,” says Francis Hall Chaney III, CEO of Chaney Enterprises. “We’ve built… Read More
An environmental review from the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship on a contentious Summerland-area gravel mine that was approved by the province has come to light. In documents obtained by the Garnet Valley Tourism Association through a Freedom of Information request, it is clear that a biologist strongly recommended against authorization of the… Read More
Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon Products Company and Giant Resource Recovery Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries, Giant Cement Company, Dragon… Read More
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources approves permits for mining operations. The open pit mine in Christian County will take sand and gravel from near a bank of the Finley halfway between Highlandville and Nixa. A contentious sand and gravel mine off the Finley River in Christian County has been approved by the Missouri Department… Read More
Crowley, a U.S.-owned shipping and logistics company, alongside Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González-Colón, celebrated the successful operation of American Energy, during an event Wednesday, June 18 at Crowley’s LNG Loading Terminal in Peñuelas. American Energy is the first U.S.-flagged liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier to deliver U.S.-sourced LNG to Puerto Rico. The Crowley-owned, 900-foot-long (274… Read More
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District and Marine Design Center shared an update regarding the ongoing construction of a Medium Class Hopper Dredge (MCHD) to replace the Dredge McFARLAND. USACE announced the new dredge will be named the DONNELLY after the late Ray Donnelly who retired as Chief of Resource Management for the USACE Philadelphia… Read More
Can the American military maintain deterrence in East Asia without fixing its shipbuilding? The U.S. Navy’s fleet is rusting and shrinking, while China’s grows. Last week, new data showed Chinese shipbuilding again accelerating relative to American, with 54 percent of global output, up from 35 percent a decade ago. “All of our programs are a mess,” said Secretary of the… Read More
Defenders of the protectionist Jones Act often insist that the law’s prohibition on the use of foreign-built vessels in domestic commerce ensures a robust domestic shipbuilding industrial base. But data released by UNCTAD last week demonstrates that such claims rest on a rather loose definition of “robust.” In 2024, the United States — the world’s second-largest manufacturing country with a 17 percent… 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
A long-discussed plan to dredge St. Thomas Harbor to make way for massive Oasis-class cruise ships is on hold, after the V.I. Port Authority did not receive any responses to an invitation to bid on the project. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. mentioned the lack of bids during Tuesday’s press briefing. Bryan spoke remotely from Miami… Read More
Chris Gollon Starting on March 10th, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be beginning a dredging project off Volusia County, in tandem with the county government and the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The first stage of the project, which starts on March 10th, will entail the delivery and installation of a temporary dredge… Read More
VERMILION, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, City of Vermilion, and Erie Metroparks celebrated the completion of construction on a multi-year repair of Vermilion Harbor’s West Pier and start of the final phase of repairs of its East Pier. The combined $23 million investment in these projects is critical to safe… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss.— With the Mississippi River as its backdrop and a rich engineering legacy at its core, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees joined community leaders, stakeholders, and local, state and federal partners in downtown Vicksburg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Corps on June 18. Hosted collaboratively by the U.S. Army Engineer Research… Read More
Louisiana officials are moving forward on several major flood protection projects as the state prepares for hurricane season and addresses long-term flood risks. Col. Cullen Jones is the commander and district engineer of the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He told lawmakers that home elevation work is ramping up across southwest Louisiana. “We’ve just… Read More
Project to begin later this year VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A new beach project in Volusia County will use half a million cubic yards of sand to try to restore the coastline in the New Smyrna Beach area. The Volusia County Council this week approved a $25.8 million project to place sand along the beach from… Read More
VERMILION, Ohio — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, City of Vermilion, and Erie Metroparks celebrated the completion of construction on a multi-year repair of Vermilion Harbor’s West Pier and start of the final phase of repairs of its East Pier. The combined $23 million investment in these projects is critical to safe… Read More
VICKSBURG, Miss.— With the Mississippi River as its backdrop and a rich engineering legacy at its core, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) employees joined community leaders, stakeholders, and local, state and federal partners in downtown Vicksburg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Corps on June 18. Hosted collaboratively by the U.S. Army Engineer Research… Read More
Louisiana officials are moving forward on several major flood protection projects as the state prepares for hurricane season and addresses long-term flood risks. Col. Cullen Jones is the commander and district engineer of the New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He told lawmakers that home elevation work is ramping up across southwest Louisiana. “We’ve just… Read More
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lt. Col. Guillermo J. Guandique took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District today during a change of command ceremony at the Tennessee Grand Lodge. He becomes the 69th commander of the “twin rivers” district, commonly referred to as the jewel of the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division…. Read More
Watch the Bayonet 350 AUGV crawl from beach to sea during a beach inspection.
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
A long-discussed plan to dredge St. Thomas Harbor to make way for massive Oasis-class cruise ships is on hold, after the V.I. Port Authority did not receive any responses to an invitation to bid on the project. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. mentioned the lack of bids during Tuesday’s press briefing. Bryan spoke remotely from Miami… Read More
