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Curtin Maritime Corp., Long Beach, California, was awarded a $22,631,733 firm-fixed-price contract for Baltimore Harbor and channels maintenance dredging. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Maryland, with an estimated completion date of April 15, 2026. Fiscal 2024 and 2025 civil operation and maintenance funds; and fiscal 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of $22,631,733… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $20,244,400 firm-fixed-price contract for beach renourishment. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Palm Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of May 8, 2026. Fiscal 2023 and 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of… Read More
Callan Marine Ltd., Galveston, Texas, was awarded a $21,420,562 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging with beneficial use placement. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Port Mansfield, Texas, with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2026. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of… Read More
MANHATTAN — Kansas organizations took part in a first-in-the-world project designed to move silt out of Tuttle Creek Lake in an effort to change projections showing the lake will be 75% full of silt by 2074. The collaborative study, a project of the Kansas Water Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, plans to… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority said Wednesday that a plan to create hundreds of acres of wetlands in a portion of upper Mobile Bay has taken two big steps forward. The Upper Mobile Bay Wetlands project has been in the works for years, with backers saying it will provide a “beneficial use” for dredge spoil by creating… Read More
Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robert L. “Bob” Woodard, Sr., has issued an urgent call for statewide support to address rapidly worsening coastal erosion and infrastructure vulnerabilities along portions of Hatteras Island. In a letter mailed last week to every member of the North Carolina General Assembly, Chairman Woodard highlighted the unprecedented challenges now… Read More
New Cloud-native TMS Delivers AI Insights and Operational Visibility across Connected Transportation Solutions NEW ORLEANS — TrimbleⓇ announced Trimble TMS, the company’s modular, cloud-native TMS for the AI age. Unveiled at the 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference in New Orleans, Trimble TMS is designed to command the entire transportation operations lifecycle from order-to-cash. By embedding AI across the TMS… Read More
Trimble Leaders Champion AI and Connected Tech at Annual Transportation Industry Event NEW ORLEANS — Trimble® kicked off its 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference with CEO Rob Painter and Transportation & Logistics SVP, Michael Kornhauser to champion collaboration and AI within the transportation industry. Their opening keynote showcased a future driven by a connected transportation management ecosystem that links people, data and… Read More
Crowley is expanding its support for Wreaths Across America in 2025, deepening its commitment to honoring U.S. service members through financial sponsorship and in-kind transportation and logistics services. New this year, Crowley will provide ocean transportation, trucking and warehousing to deliver wreaths for veterans’ gravesites in cemeteries in St. Thomas and St. Croix of the… Read More
New Cloud-native TMS Delivers AI Insights and Operational Visibility across Connected Transportation Solutions NEW ORLEANS — TrimbleⓇ announced Trimble TMS, the company’s modular, cloud-native TMS for the AI age. Unveiled at the 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference in New Orleans, Trimble TMS is designed to command the entire transportation operations lifecycle from order-to-cash. By embedding AI across the TMS… Read More
Trimble Leaders Champion AI and Connected Tech at Annual Transportation Industry Event NEW ORLEANS — Trimble® kicked off its 2025 Trimble Insight Tech Conference with CEO Rob Painter and Transportation & Logistics SVP, Michael Kornhauser to champion collaboration and AI within the transportation industry. Their opening keynote showcased a future driven by a connected transportation management ecosystem that links people, data and… Read More
Houston International Maritime Conference 2025 Celebrates Record Attendance and Industry Leadership in the Energy Capital of the World The 4th annual Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC25) concluded at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston, drawing a record-breaking 850 industry professionals from across the global supply chain, petrochemical, energy, container, and maritime sectors. This press release features multimedia…. Read More
The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will host two advisory committee meetings in New Orleans for the Caernarvon and Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion projects on Friday, December 12, 2025. The purpose of the meetings is to advise CPRA’s Executive Director of the operational management plans for the diversion structures. The meetings are required to assess… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announces the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative infrastructure project… Read More
The $31 million Phipps Ocean Park restoration is one reason she said ‘yes.’ Danielle Del Sol joined the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach as its chief executive and president in August and says the Phipps Ocean Park project was one of the reasons she said “yes” to the job. “The park embodies the mission of this foundation,” Del Sol… Read More
The 38th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander to its ranks Nov. 15, 2025, during a change of command ceremony at the Air Base Commons here. Master Sgt. Elizabeth Guerrisky, Special Handling Supervisor assigned to the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, officiated the ceremony, which signaled the passing of the squadron guidon to new commander,… Read More
West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A lifelong boater, she has served as West Marine’s Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since February 2025, is the first woman to serve as CEO of West Marine since the Company was founded in 1968. “I have greatly enjoyed my time at… Read More
Massachusetts sued the Trump administration in May to end its wind-power freeze. “Ten months in, I mean, is there an end in sight?” Judge Patti B. Saris asked the government Tuesday. BOSTON — Attorneys for Massachusetts and the federal government returned to court Tuesday to argue, again, over whether President Donald Trump’s memo freezing all… Read More
Rhode Island Energy has axed its power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiations for 200MW with the 2.4GW SouthCoast offshore wind farm off Massachusetts in a further setback for the beleaguered project. “After several PPA negotiation extensions and continued uncertainty in the offshore wind industry, Rhode Island Energy was unable to come to agreeable terms for a… Read More
Wind Energy – USA An attorney representing Invenergy told the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in a Friday filing that the company’s 2.4-GW offshore wind project, Leading Light Wind, is cancelled. Invenergy has determined it cannot move forward with the project under the terms and conditions set out when the BPU awarded it offshore… Read More
It is no secret that the current American President has an unhealthy disdain for the wind sector. For years, President Trump has lamented the United States’ embrace of the renewable energy sector, with wind having a particular place in his apparent dislike for the industry. Now, industry leaders have pointed out that his administration’s cutbacks on… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority said Wednesday that a plan to create hundreds of acres of wetlands in a portion of upper Mobile Bay has taken two big steps forward. The Upper Mobile Bay Wetlands project has been in the works for years, with backers saying it will provide a “beneficial use” for dredge spoil by creating… Read More
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a 10-year capital development proposal with $20.7 billion in airport projects, including reconstructing a terminal at both New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports. The proposal for capital projects, now open to public comment, is a follow-up to the Port Authority’s 2017-25… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced today it continues to deliver strong momentum across its diverse lines of business: containerized cargo, breakbulk, rail, industrial real estate and cruise during the 2025 State of the Port Address. Together, these business lines are driving measurable economic impact, supporting billions in trade activity, thousands… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announces the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative infrastructure project… Read More
MANHATTAN — Kansas organizations took part in a first-in-the-world project designed to move silt out of Tuttle Creek Lake in an effort to change projections showing the lake will be 75% full of silt by 2074. The collaborative study, a project of the Kansas Water Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, plans to… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority said Wednesday that a plan to create hundreds of acres of wetlands in a portion of upper Mobile Bay has taken two big steps forward. The Upper Mobile Bay Wetlands project has been in the works for years, with backers saying it will provide a “beneficial use” for dredge spoil by creating… Read More
After years of coordinated engagement among several coastal agencies, a winter dredging campaign is slated for the 2025–2026 season to safeguard year-round access to Ocracoke Island and the greater Outer Banks. As detailed in a press release from Ocracoke Access Alliance, the project will target two trouble-prone corridors: Sloop Channel in Hatteras Inlet and Big… Read More
Coastal Chair Gordon Dove pushes alternative projects, including barrier islands LAFOURCHE PARISH (WVUE) – Charter boat captain Mike Guidry points to open water where a Louisiana barrier island once stood. “You see, we used to walk right here, floundering,” Guidry said as he positioned his boat near what remains of East Timbalier Island. The island,… Read More
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 (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
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 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
WASHINGTON — Building on an initiative that began during the Biden administration, the United States, Canada and Finland have strengthened their shared commitment to increase the building of icebreaker ships. Representatives of the three countries met in Washington on Tuesday to sign a joint statement of their intention to leverage one another’s expertise and counter Chinese… Read More
After three years of construction, “Ouzel” was launched at Rockport Marine. The 29-metre-long wooden composite slip marks the return to traditional superyacht construction in New England. Topics in this article International design team Video conferences and meetings at Rockport Marine The advantages of wood Top quality from the USA Technical data “Ouzel”: The launch marks… Read More
Meet the Gerard McAllister: McAllister’s Next-Gen Tug Arrives in Flagship New York Power, ingenuity, maneuverability – McAllister Towing’s newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister, brings all three to the Port of New York. American made at Washburn & Doughty, the GERARD MCALLISTER is the fifth in a series of six 84-metric-ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor… Read More
PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is proud to announce the successful launch of the vehicle-passenger ferry FALCON, being constructed for the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA). The launch marks the next major milestone in the partnership, positioning FALCON to provide reliable and modern transportation service to the Fisher Island community. The state-of-the-art ferry… 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
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
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $20,244,400 firm-fixed-price contract for beach renourishment. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Palm Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of May 8, 2026. Fiscal 2023 and 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of… Read More
Callan Marine Ltd., Galveston, Texas, was awarded a $21,420,562 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging with beneficial use placement. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Port Mansfield, Texas, with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2026. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of… Read More
MANHATTAN — Kansas organizations took part in a first-in-the-world project designed to move silt out of Tuttle Creek Lake in an effort to change projections showing the lake will be 75% full of silt by 2074. The collaborative study, a project of the Kansas Water Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, plans to… Read More
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — After Hurricanes Ian and Nicole hit in 2022, Trap Bags were placed along the shoreline to help prevent further damage. Now, those temporary barriers in New Smyrna Beach just south of Sapphire Road will be replaced by a new sand berm designed to reduce future erosion. Some residents are not convinced… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $20,244,400 firm-fixed-price contract for beach renourishment. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Palm Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of May 8, 2026. Fiscal 2023 and 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of… Read More
Callan Marine Ltd., Galveston, Texas, was awarded a $21,420,562 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging with beneficial use placement. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Port Mansfield, Texas, with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2026. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of… Read More
MANHATTAN — Kansas organizations took part in a first-in-the-world project designed to move silt out of Tuttle Creek Lake in an effort to change projections showing the lake will be 75% full of silt by 2074. The collaborative study, a project of the Kansas Water Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, plans to… Read More
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland West Pier – a critical navigation structure and popular community recreation spot – has been fully repaired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District. Repairs to the pier ensure ships carrying millions of tons of cargo and recreational boaters alike can safely travel between the Great Lakes and the… Read More
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water. The three-minute video, titled Sharing the Water: Safe Boating on… Read More
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
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
