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ARCADIS and Bioengineering Team Awarded $150 Million Contract for New Orleans Flood Protection

ARCADIS and Bioengineering Team Awarded $150 Million Contract for New Orleans Flood Protection

LA, United States

Bioengineering Group and ARCADIS announced that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide general design support services, multidisciplinary consultancy services and construction management services, primarily within the limits of the New Orleans District, by the New Orleans District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The team of… Read More

Delray Beach Commences Multi-Million-Dollar Beach Nourishment Project with USACE and GLDD

Delray Beach Commences Multi-Million-Dollar Beach Nourishment Project with USACE and GLDD

FL, United States

Delray Beach is moving forward with a major beach nourishment project to strengthen its shoreline and improve coastal resilience. The effort, led in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, aims to restore and protect the city’s beachfront. Work is expected to begin in December, according to the city’s… Read More

Ellicott Dredge Delivers IMS 7012 HP Versi-Dredge for Synagro’s Multi-Year Quarry Reclamation in Ohio

Ellicott Dredge Delivers IMS 7012 HP Versi-Dredge for Synagro’s Multi-Year Quarry Reclamation in Ohio

OH, United States

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC is pleased to announce the successful delivery and commissioning of an IMS® Dredges Model 7012 HP Versi-Dredge at a decommissioned quarry site in Ohio. The dredge was purchased by Synagro Technologies, Inc. for a multi-year project focused on efficient and environmentally responsible material removal. The 7012 HP is equipped with IMS’s Dredging GPS… Read More

ARC Surveyors Video of Halloween on the Water’ When Subsurface Ghosts Meet Clear Data

ARC Surveyors Video of Halloween on the Water’ When Subsurface Ghosts Meet Clear Data

FL, United States

ARC Surveying and Mapping turns spooky uncertainty into calm, decision-ready insight, so owners, pilots, and contractors move with calm confidence. Multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, electrical resistivity, magnetometer tracking, and ArcGeoTwin 3D models reveal hidden objects, map layers, confirm volumes, and set safe windows for navigation and dredging. Happy Halloween from the team that turns… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Michele Stanley Named President & CEO of NSSGA

VA, United States

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced Michele Stanley as the association’s new President & CEO. Stanley has been with the association for over ten years, serving in various roles in government affairs, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer. During her tenure, she helped grow the association… Read More

Kirby Corporation Announces 2025 Third Quarter Results

TX, United States

Third quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.65, up 6% year-over-year Inland marine third quarter impacted by lower utility, averaging in the mid-80% range for the quarter with improvement into the 85-90% range expected and already seen in the fourth quarter Steady market conditions in coastal marine with operating margins improving to around 20% Power generation… Read More

Ecosystem Investment Partners raises $400M for wetland protection

MD, United States

By Matt Hooke – Reporter, Baltimore Business Journal Ecosystem Investment Partners closed a $400 million fund for wetland preservation. The fund will restore 8,000 acres of wetlands and 23 miles of streams. The company sells environmental mitigation credits to generate investor returns. A Baltimore firm that preserves wetlands and sells credits to help companies comply with environmental… Read More

ABS and Siemens to Advance Digitalization in Shipbuilding

United States

ABS and Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW) have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the digital transformation of maritime classification processes across ship design and construction. The collaboration will also advance product lifecycle management (PLM) technology to enhance efficiency, data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the vessel life cycle. The MOU establishes a framework… Read More


Events & Conferences

Trimble Customers and Partners Shape What’s Next in Asset Lifecycle Management at Innovate 2025

United States

Software Enhancements, AI Capabilities and GIS-centric Mapping and Asset Tracking Features Unveiled to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Total Cost of Ownership Trimble® unveiled new capabilities and continued development of its Trimble UnityTM software suite for asset lifecycle management at the Trimble Innovate User Conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 14-17. Over 1,000 infrastructure… Read More

October CPRA Board Meeting Reminder

LA, United States

Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority Board Meeting Wednesday, October 15, 2025 9:30 AM The Coastal Center at Nicholls State University 426 Ardoyne Drive, Thibodaux, La 70310 View Livestream Here I. Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes V. Old Business/Announcements VI. Welcome to The… Read More

Register now for the 2025 GLC Annual Meeting – registration closes soon!

MN, United States

Register now for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting, to be held October 28-30 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth, Minnesota. A St. Louis Estuary field tour on the Duluth River Train and “Ripples of Plastic” movie screening are planned for October 28, followed by the GLC’s Annual Meeting on October 29-30. Registration closes on Monday, October… Read More

Maryland Port Administration hosts hands-on dredging workshop

MD, United States

To residents of Dundalk and Sparrows Point, the word “dredging” is a familiar one, but the specifics of the term —how dredged material is handled, where it goes and what dredge can be turned into — are sometimes elusive. In an effort to teach residents about the practice, the Maryland Port Administration stopped by the… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Michele Stanley Named President & CEO of NSSGA

VA, United States

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced Michele Stanley as the association’s new President & CEO. Stanley has been with the association for over ten years, serving in various roles in government affairs, most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer. During her tenure, she helped grow the association… Read More

Foss Maritime Appoints Nathan Hough as President

WA, United States

Welcome aboard to our new President, Nathan Hough. With an accomplished background of maritime transportation, Nathan brings the kind of steady leadership that moves teams forward. Source

ADK Consulting & Executive Search Recruits CFO for the Port of Seattle

WA, United States

ADK Consulting & Executive Search has helped to recruit Chris Wimsatt as the new CFO of the Port of Seattle. Rod Dinger led the assignment. “The Port of Seattle’s success as an economic engine and job creator is tied directly to our financial management,” said Port of Seattle executive director Steve Metruck. “Chris’s experience in aviation, general purpose government, and… Read More

ABS Group Names David Wechsler as CEO to Lead Strategic Growth

TX, United States

(HOUSTON) ABS has appointed David Wechsler, a founding partner of the firm that became Hitachi Consulting, as the new Chief Executive Officer for ABS Group. Wechsler has a distinguished 35-year career in management consulting leadership positions across manufacturing, consumer products, sustainable energy, automotive, technology and services industries. He has grown multiple consulting practices, demonstrating expertise in… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

European ports require €2.4 billion to boost offshore wind development

World ,

According to WindEurope, European port infrastructure has fallen behind the rapid growth of offshore wind energy. The sector’s expansion is placing new demands on ports, which require more space, stronger infrastructure, and more efficient logistics to accommodate larger turbines and the arrival of new technologies. The development of offshore wind is advancing much faster than port… Read More

Maryland Democrats back offshore wind project awaiting key court decisions

MD, United States

Top Maryland Democrats are coming out in full force to support a massive offshore wind project currently tied up in federal court. Baltimore-based US Wind has faced an onslaught of challenges in recent months keeping the company from starting construction on a 114-turbine wind farm off the coast of Ocean City, which is estimated to… Read More

US shipbuilders, ports take knock-on hit from Trump assault on offshore wind

United States

Oct 22 (Reuters) – U.S. shipbuilders and port operators are getting hit in the fallout from President Donald Trump’s campaign to wipe out the offshore wind industry, suffering hundreds of millions of dollars in lost government support, vanishing vessel orders, and an uncertain future for the billions of dollars’ worth of investments. The impact represents an unintended… Read More

Introducing NOIA’s Gulf of America Forward: A Strategic Vision for America’s Energy Future

United States

Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) today released Gulf of America Forward, a comprehensive new report and digital platform showcasing the Gulf of America as one of the world’s most valuable and dynamic offshore energy regions, a critical engine of innovation, economic strength, and national security. Available now at gulfofamericaforward.com and in full report format here, the… Read More


Port News

Port Houston Surpasses Three Million TEUs On Pace for Another Record Year

TX, United States

HOUSTON — Port Houston crossed the three million TEU mark in September, reaching 3,270,595 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) year-to-date, the fastest pace in Port Houston’s history. Total container volumes are up 5% year-to-date compared to last year. “Three million TEUs and counting; this is the earliest we’ve ever reached that mark,” said Charlie Jenkins, CEO… Read More

U.S. and China Suspend Port Fees Central to Trump’s Shipbuilding Strategy

USA / China ,

The United States and China have agreed to suspend retaliatory port fees on each other’s vessels for one year, marking a significant pause in a central pillar of the Trump administration’s push to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance. The suspension comes as part of a broader trade truce between the world’s two largest economies. U.S. President Donald Trump… Read More

Houston International Maritime Conference Announces Jim Teague as Honoree of the 3rd Annual Port of Houston Lone Star Award

TX, United States

Port Houston announced that Jim Teague, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Director of Enterprise Products, will be honored with the 3rd Annual Lone Star Award on November 3rd during the Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC). The event, taking place November 2–5 at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston, will bring together leaders from the maritime, energy,… Read More

PORTS IN MOTION: 11 Infrastructure Projects Shaping U.S. Supply Chains

United States

From deeper channels to modernized terminals, ports nationwide are investing in infrastructure that keeps cargo moving and supply chains competitive. U.S. supply chains depend on the nation’s seaports, and the pressures on those ports continue to intensify. To keep cargo moving and remain competitive, ports are investing now in infrastructure upgrades designed to meet the demands… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Dredging Project Begins at Montauk Harbor Inlet

NY, United States

The suction dredge Oyster Bay and its supporting equipment have arrived in Montauk, marking the start of active mobilization of a highly anticipate Army Corps of Engineers dredging of the inlet to Montauk Harbor, announced East Hampton Town on Monday. The dredge Oyster Bay arrives at the Montauk Harbor Inlet. |. photo courtesy East Hampton Town The… Read More

Charlotte County to front Bosilia Lagoon dredge; board directs reimbursement via MSTU, FEMA or other sources

FL, United States

Charlotte County commissioners on July 22 approved moving forward with dredging that residents say will restore navigation and return sand to an eroded shoreline at Bosilia (Basilia) Lagoon on Don Pedro/Night Island. Public comment at the meeting emphasized boating safety, navigation problems for emergency response boats and the loss of beach in front of shoreline… Read More

Collier County staff, residents debate Clam Pass dredging, seek advisory panel and permit renewal

FL, United States

Neil Dorril, a Pelican Bay Services Division representative, told the Collier County Board of County Commissioners at its March 4 workshop that the county’s management plan and permits guide dredging at Clam Pass and that renewal of federal and state permits is underway. Dorril said the most recent bathymetric surveys, completed in January–February, show about… Read More

Southwick has earmark of $500K in bond bill for Congamond dredging project

MA, United States

SOUTHWICK — An allocation of $500,000 included in the 2024 bond bill to dredge the area directly in front of the south boat ramp on the Middle Pond of Congamond Lakes could make the project a reality, but it’s not a sure thing. “I just want to explain it’s an earmark. It’s not a check,”… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Amrize recognized with multiple awards by NSSGA

Washington , DC, United States

Company receives multiple distinctions from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association AMRIZE, North America’s largest building solutions supplier, have been recognized with multiple distinctions by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading advocate for the US aggregates industry. The awards were presented as part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence programme during… Read More

Vulcan Materials Company Appoints Ronnie Pruitt as CEO

AL, United States

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive… Read More

Martin Marietta and Quikrete to Exchange Certain Cement and Concrete Assets for Aggregates Assets; Company Also Completes Acquisition of Premier Magnesia, LLC

NC, United States

RALEIGH, N.C., Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Quikrete) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas… Read More

Caterpillar and Luck Stone celebrate 1 million tons hauled autonomously

VA, United States

Caterpillar Inc and Luck Stone, the USA’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: 1 million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Virginia. The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industry and it says underscores… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

ABS and Siemens to Advance Digitalization in Shipbuilding

United States

ABS and Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW) have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the digital transformation of maritime classification processes across ship design and construction. The collaboration will also advance product lifecycle management (PLM) technology to enhance efficiency, data integrity and regulatory compliance throughout the vessel life cycle. The MOU establishes a framework… Read More

Trump Promised a Shipbuilding Boom. He’s Sinking It Instead

United States

After pledging to restore America’s maritime might, the president has gutted the very offices, funding streams, and foreign partnerships that could have made it possible. When Donald Trump returned to the White House last January, one of his earliest declarations was that the United States would begin building ships “very fast, very soon.” But in the ten months… Read More

HD Hyundai and Siemens Accelerate Modernization of U.S. Shipbuilding with Smart Technology

United States

Combining digital and automation technologies to build smart shipyards and strengthen shipbuilding capabilities Advancing workforce development through hands-on training and specialized engineering programs “Collaboration between shipbuilding and IT companies will be a catalyst for digital innovation in the U.S. shipbuilding industry” SEOUL, South Korea — HD Hyundai is partnering with Germany’s Siemens to accelerate the digital… Read More

Ellicott Dredge Delivers IMS 7012 HP Versi-Dredge for Synagro’s Multi-Year Quarry Reclamation in Ohio

OH, United States

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC is pleased to announce the successful delivery and commissioning of an IMS® Dredges Model 7012 HP Versi-Dredge at a decommissioned quarry site in Ohio. The dredge was purchased by Synagro Technologies, Inc. for a multi-year project focused on efficient and environmentally responsible material removal. The 7012 HP is equipped with IMS’s Dredging GPS… Read More


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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

Virgin Islands, St. Thomas harbor Dredging Delayed Due to Lack of Bids

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Burlington plans to dredge Perkins Pier and community boathouse marinas for next spring

VT, United States

A major summer drought and low water levels have Burlington’s park department looking to bring in a contractor to begin what could be a $500,000+ dredging project BURLINGTON, Vt. — The city of Burlington wants to bring in someone to do some dredging in the marina to make the water deeper in case the state… Read More

Army Corps begins dredging at Everett Harbor, Snohomish River, Nov. 4, 2025

WA, United States

SEATTLE — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials will begin maintenance dredging of two sections of the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River federal project, Nov. 4, 2025. Operations will run 24/7 and are expected to be completed Feb. 14, 2026. The dredging operations will involve a hydraulic pipeline dredge removing approximately 40,000 cubic yards of… Read More

Dredging Project Begins at Montauk Harbor Inlet

NY, United States

The suction dredge Oyster Bay and its supporting equipment have arrived in Montauk, marking the start of active mobilization of a highly anticipate Army Corps of Engineers dredging of the inlet to Montauk Harbor, announced East Hampton Town on Monday. The dredge Oyster Bay arrives at the Montauk Harbor Inlet. |. photo courtesy East Hampton Town The… Read More

ARCADIS and Bioengineering Team Awarded $150 Million Contract for New Orleans Flood Protection

LA, United States

Bioengineering Group and ARCADIS announced that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide general design support services, multidisciplinary consultancy services and construction management services, primarily within the limits of the New Orleans District, by the New Orleans District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The team of… Read More


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Army Corps begins dredging at Everett Harbor, Snohomish River, Nov. 4, 2025

WA, United States

SEATTLE — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials will begin maintenance dredging of two sections of the Everett Harbor and Snohomish River federal project, Nov. 4, 2025. Operations will run 24/7 and are expected to be completed Feb. 14, 2026. The dredging operations will involve a hydraulic pipeline dredge removing approximately 40,000 cubic yards of… Read More

Dredging Project Begins at Montauk Harbor Inlet

NY, United States

The suction dredge Oyster Bay and its supporting equipment have arrived in Montauk, marking the start of active mobilization of a highly anticipate Army Corps of Engineers dredging of the inlet to Montauk Harbor, announced East Hampton Town on Monday. The dredge Oyster Bay arrives at the Montauk Harbor Inlet. |. photo courtesy East Hampton Town The… Read More

ARCADIS and Bioengineering Team Awarded $150 Million Contract for New Orleans Flood Protection

LA, United States

Bioengineering Group and ARCADIS announced that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide general design support services, multidisciplinary consultancy services and construction management services, primarily within the limits of the New Orleans District, by the New Orleans District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). The team of… Read More

Delray Beach Commences Multi-Million-Dollar Beach Nourishment Project with USACE and GLDD

FL, United States

Delray Beach is moving forward with a major beach nourishment project to strengthen its shoreline and improve coastal resilience. The effort, led in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, aims to restore and protect the city’s beachfront. Work is expected to begin in December, according to the city’s… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

ARC Surveyors Video of Halloween on the Water’ When Subsurface Ghosts Meet Clear Data

FL, United States

ARC Surveying and Mapping turns spooky uncertainty into calm, decision-ready insight, so owners, pilots, and contractors move with calm confidence. Multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, electrical resistivity, magnetometer tracking, and ArcGeoTwin 3D models reveal hidden objects, map layers, confirm volumes, and set safe windows for navigation and dredging. Happy Halloween from the team that turns… Read More

AWO Launches New Video Highlighting Industry’s Importance to National & Homeland Security

VA, United States

While the mariners who transport cargo and facilitate commerce on America’s rivers, coasts, harbors and Great Lakes are critical to powering the economy, they also play a vital role in safeguarding our nation. This video from AWO highlights the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s contributions to U.S. national and homeland security.  Source

Corp Agrees to Finally Dredge Phillippi Creek, FL

FL, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed off on a Federal permit to dredge a portion of the Phillippi Creek in Sarasota County. FOX 13’s Kimberly Kuizon reports. Source

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