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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
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
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
Officials say the project will help replace sand that was washed away by past storms following years of delays. Source
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
Meeting sponsored by: Orion Marine Group Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. CDT Location Orion Group Holdings, Inc. 2940 Riverby Road, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77020 Welcome and Safety Briefing Ryan C. Gammons, CSP, CHST Vice President, Health, Safety & Environment, Orion Group Holdings 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Introductions & Opening… Read More
HD Hyundai has partnered with Tampa Ship, part of the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) group, to launch a strategic shipbuilding collaboration aimed at revitalizing American commercial shipbuilding and delivering LNG dual-fuel container ships. As explained, the partnership aims to construct medium-sized LNG dual-fuel containerships at the Tampa facility, with the first deliveries expected in 2028…. Read More
Warp, a technology-powered middle-mile logistics company, raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Up.Partners and Blue Bear Capital. This funding round brings Warp’s total to $22 million since inception in 2021. The company will utilize capital to expand its AI systems and launch a fully robotic cross-dock. This facility automates the entire… Read More
June 30, 2025, marks the conclusion of my tenure as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). Serving our Nation in this capacity has been the honor of a lifetime. I have had the privilege of helping safeguard the integrity of the U.S. maritime industry, bringing greater transparency to port operations, and overseeing a… 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
Forty-four percent of American adults now say that offshore wind should be expanded, down from 59 percent in 2022, the survey found. Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, according to a new poll, driven by a softening in support from Democrats… Read More
The Trump administration has warned the UK government about security risks as Mingyang Smart Energy plans to build a factory in Scotland to manufacture wind turbines for North Sea offshore wind farms, according to a report by the Financial Times, citing a US official. A Chinese analyst has commented on the news, saying the talks… 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
Container cargo at the Port of Savannah has more than weathered the volatile tariff landscape so far this calendar year. May cargo came in 2.2% above volumes for the same month in 2024, putting this year’s May volume at just over 500,000 twenty-foot-equivalent container units, according to a GPA press release. The totals marked the second-busiest… Read More
The agreement includes bonus enhancement allowing Green to receive up to 50% of his annual salary for hitting growth metrics. With a unanimous vote on June 23, the Jacksonville Port Authority board granted JaxPort CEO Eric Green a five-year contract extension and a 15% raise in his base compensation. Green, JaxPort’s top administrator for the… Read More
In 2024 the Port of Baltimore overcame a great deal to post the second-best year on record. And out of the gate in the first quarter of 2025, the Port of Baltimore continued its impressive performance. However, the Port is battling headwinds of tariffs and other regulatory challenges. For eleven long weeks in 2024 the… Read More
Key Points A new wave of ocean freight from China is beginning to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The renewed frontloading of Chinese goods is intended to beat any tariff increases as of the August 12 deadline imposed by President Trump for a trade deal. It’s the largest volume of… Read More
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County will undertake an emergency beach nourishment project to restore the sand and coastline lost during last year’s hurricanes. County Commissioners approved the $125.7 million project, which will be funded by hotel bed tax dollars, paid for by visitors, and state grants. The county normally works with the U.S. Army… Read More
The dying Maurepas Swamp between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is another step closer to being revitalized thanks to a $60 million grant, the last major funding needed to construct the nearly $500 million project within one of the largest forested wetlands in the country. The project, led by the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, aims to… Read More
Matt Sermon, head of the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program, in this op-ed puts out the call for a larger shipbuilding workforce as a national security imperative. This Friday, the Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Office will celebrate hundreds of new maritime workers at our National Signing Day in Washington, DC. These men and women… Read More
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622, legislation that restores local authority to recognize recreational customary use of Florida’s beaches and streamlines beach restoration efforts in small Gulf Coast counties. “Senate Bill 1622 protects public beach access and streamlines beach restoration in Gulf Coast counties,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “I was happy to… 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
The Navy remains years behind in projected ship deliveries and cannot provide firm timelines for improvement, military officials told the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. The June 24 hearing saw testimony from Navy Secretary John Phelan, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith and Navy Adm. James Kilby, acting chief of naval operations. Kilby told lawmakers… Read More
BMT will share development of its next-generation AI enabled tools for dredging decision intelligence at the 24th World Dredging Congress & Exhibition (WODCON XXIV), hosted by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, San Diego, California, June 23-27, 2025. This year’s event, themed “Dredging Towards a More Resilient Future,” brings… Read More
The shipbuilding and maritime industry could lead to more strategic disputes between China and the US The US has recently intensified its efforts to counter China’s dominance in global shipbuilding, signaling a push to rehabilitate its ailing shipbuilding industry There does not seem to be a significant short-term impact on China’s economy, but these US… Read More
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai has entered into a strategic partnership with Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) to construct commercial vessels in the United States. The partnership, formalized at ECO’s New Orleans headquarters on Friday, focuses on building LNG dual-fuel containerships, which would be a new segment for ECO. The collaboration comes at a crucial time,… 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
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County will undertake an emergency beach nourishment project to restore the sand and coastline lost during last year’s hurricanes. County Commissioners approved the $125.7 million project, which will be funded by hotel bed tax dollars, paid for by visitors, and state grants. The county normally works with the U.S. Army… Read More
The federal government is continuing to implement President Donald Trump’s Unleashing American Energy mandate to promote domestic energy and infrastructure projects. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published its proposal to reissue and modify 56 of its 57 existing nationwide permits (“NWPs”) and introduce a new NWP. These permits, issued under Section 404 of the… Read More
Engineering technicians from the Tulsa District Infrastructure Branch performed periodic inspections and maintenance at Kemp Dam near Seymour, Texas, June 2-10. “As a part of our regular maintenance, every five years, the tech crew will come out, they’ll do our regular cleanings to make sure the instruments are operating as effective,” said Charles McDaniel, engineer,… Read More
People in Ponce Inlet are concerned that a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project meant to help with erosion could be causing other problems on the beaches. The pipes that line the beach are pumping out black sludge that’s left residue on the sand and an odor in the air. “I want some testing…. Read More
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County will undertake an emergency beach nourishment project to restore the sand and coastline lost during last year’s hurricanes. County Commissioners approved the $125.7 million project, which will be funded by hotel bed tax dollars, paid for by visitors, and state grants. The county normally works with the U.S. Army… Read More
The federal government is continuing to implement President Donald Trump’s Unleashing American Energy mandate to promote domestic energy and infrastructure projects. On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published its proposal to reissue and modify 56 of its 57 existing nationwide permits (“NWPs”) and introduce a new NWP. These permits, issued under Section 404 of the… Read More
Engineering technicians from the Tulsa District Infrastructure Branch performed periodic inspections and maintenance at Kemp Dam near Seymour, Texas, June 2-10. “As a part of our regular maintenance, every five years, the tech crew will come out, they’ll do our regular cleanings to make sure the instruments are operating as effective,” said Charles McDaniel, engineer,… Read More
People in Ponce Inlet are concerned that a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project meant to help with erosion could be causing other problems on the beaches. The pipes that line the beach are pumping out black sludge that’s left residue on the sand and an odor in the air. “I want some testing…. 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
