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Bollinger Shipyards and Edison Chouest Offshore Launch United Shipbuilding Alliance (USA) to Aggressively Accelerate U.S. Arctic Icebreaking Capabilities

Bollinger Shipyards and Edison Chouest Offshore Launch United Shipbuilding Alliance (USA) to Aggressively Accelerate U.S. Arctic Icebreaking Capabilities

DC, United States

USA has capacity to utilize any of its 19 strategically located shipyards and 14 fabrication facilities across Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida to optimize labor resources and accelerate project timelines USA responds to Arctic Security Cutter RFI with a 33-month contract award-to-delivery timeline utilizing a commercial vessel construction for national security purpose model WASHINGTON, D.C. –… Read More

CPRA Chairman Dove Celebrates Federal Legislation to Increase Coastal Revenue by Thirty Percent

CPRA Chairman Dove Celebrates Federal Legislation to Increase Coastal Revenue by Thirty Percent

LA, United States

The advanced legislation reforms the Gulf of Mexico* Energy Security Act by increasing the revenue sharing cap by $150 million yearly for the next decade. BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Chairman Gordon Dove applauds Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and the House Committee on Natural Resources for the passage… Read More

Walter Dinicola, of Anchor QEA and a VP at WEDA, elected a Fellow the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Walter Dinicola, of Anchor QEA and a VP at WEDA, elected a Fellow the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

WA, United States

Congratulations to Walter Dinicola, P.E. on his prestigious career milestone of receiving the Fellow election of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)! Becoming an ASCE Fellow is one of the highest honors bestowed by ASCE—an achievement earned by less than 3% of its 160,000-plus members across 177 countries. This prestigious distinction recognizes civil engineers… Read More

1775 – 2025 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 250 YEARS OF BUILDING STRONG

1775 – 2025 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 250 YEARS OF BUILDING STRONG

United States

1775 – 2025 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 250 YEARS OF BUILDING STRONG This year marks the 250-year anniversary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). GLDD celebrates the contributions of this great organization, and we are pleased to share some of the many projects we have completed on their behalf. PortMiami… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Bollinger Shipyards and Edison Chouest Offshore Launch United Shipbuilding Alliance (USA) to Aggressively Accelerate U.S. Arctic Icebreaking Capabilities

DC, United States

USA has capacity to utilize any of its 19 strategically located shipyards and 14 fabrication facilities across Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida to optimize labor resources and accelerate project timelines USA responds to Arctic Security Cutter RFI with a 33-month contract award-to-delivery timeline utilizing a commercial vessel construction for national security purpose model WASHINGTON, D.C. –… Read More

International Seaways Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

NY, United States

NEW YORK– International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) (the “Company,” “Seaways,” or “INSW”), one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products, today reported results for the first quarter 2025. HIGHLIGHTS & RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Quarterly Results: Net income for the first quarter of 2025 was $50 million, or… Read More

Silver Ships Receives Alabama Governor’s Trade Excellence Award

AL, United States

Theodore, Ala. – Silver Ships has received a Governor’s Trade Excellence Award, which recognizes and promotes Alabama’s successful and innovative exporters whose global achievements elevate Alabama’s economy and embody the “Made in Alabama” brand. The recognition aligns with World Trade Month, celebrated each May in the United States to recognize the importance of exporting and encourage businesses… Read More

PSA BDP Acquires Majority Stake in ED Forwarding

PA, United States

PSA BDP, a leading global logistics and supply chain solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in ED Forwarding, a Mexico-based logistics solutions provider. With this acquisition, PSA BDP strengthens its foothold in Mexico and enhances its ability to better serve customers with an expanded suite of supply chain solutions, particularly in… Read More


Events & Conferences

Save the date for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting!

MN, United States

2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting October 28-30 • Pier B Resort • Duluth, Minnesota Please save the date for the 2025 Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting, to be held October 28-30 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and Pier B Resort in Duluth, Minnesota! More information will be available later this year at www.glc.org/meetings/annual…. Read More

Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey to Keynote WODCON XXIV

United States

The Western Dredging Association (WEDA) today announced another high-level keynote speaker for the 24th World Dredging Congress & Exposition (“WODCON XXIV”), Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command/ Chief of Civil Engineers. VanderLey assumed the duties of Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and the 46th Chief of Civil Engineers in… Read More

CPRA Announces 2025 Coastal Day Events and Webinar Series

LA, United States

BATON ROUGE, LA — Coastal Day at the Louisiana Legislature will take place on Monday, May 12, 2025, providing numerous opportunities for coastal stakeholders to engage with one another and with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) staff. Coastal Industry Week Webinars Leading up to the Coastal Day events, CPRA will facilitate five… Read More

Eastern Chapter – Weda Fall 2025 Conference

ME, United States

Eastern Chapter The Eastern Chapter of WEDA represents Bermuda, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (East Coast) Georgia (Eastern), Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia, Virgin Islands and Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada. SAVE THE DATE! EASTERN CHAPTER –… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Walter Dinicola, of Anchor QEA and a VP at WEDA, elected a Fellow the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

WA, United States

Congratulations to Walter Dinicola, P.E. on his prestigious career milestone of receiving the Fellow election of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)! Becoming an ASCE Fellow is one of the highest honors bestowed by ASCE—an achievement earned by less than 3% of its 160,000-plus members across 177 countries. This prestigious distinction recognizes civil engineers… Read More

DCA Elects New Officers & Board Members

DC, United States

In a series of board and membership meetings last week the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) unanimously voted to accept Harry Stewart as the President of the DCA Board of Directors and Travis Boone as its Senior Vice President.  Harry Stewart is the President and CEO of San Rafael, California based The Dutra Group.  Travis Boone… Read More

Trump nominates Maersk executive Stephen Carmel to lead Maritime Administration

WA, United States

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has nominated Stephen Carmel, an executive with Maersk Line Ltd. (MLL), to head the U.S. Maritime Administration, according to documents filed in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Carmel replaces Brent Sadler, who had been tapped in March to lead the agency but had yet to undergo a nomination hearing in the Senate…. Read More

Crowley Appoints Josh Cheshier as Vice President of Operations for Fuels Business Serving Alaska

AK, United States

Industry leader Josh Cheshier has been named vice president of operations for the Crowley Fuels business unit, which provides energy distribution and supply chain solutions throughout Alaska. With more than two decades of expertise in the energy sector, Cheshier brings a strong focus on operational efficiency, safety and strategic growth to Crowley. Cheshier has held… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

An offshore wind project for New York may be abandoned over Trump administration delays

NY, United States

The Norwegian energy company Equinor said Friday it will be forced to terminate an offshore wind project for New York within days unless President Donald Trump ‘s administration relents on its order that stopped construction. Work on Empire Wind has been paused since April 16, when Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to… Read More

States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

United States

A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order Trump signed during his first day in office, pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind energy projects both onshore… Read More

Trump’s tariffs added $4M to this Virginia wind project in just a few weeks

VA, United States

Dominion Energy says if Trump’s tariffs continue, they could add up to $500 million in costs to its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. Off the coast of Virginia, Dominion Energy is building what will be the largest offshore wind facility in the U.S., a 2.6-gigawatt project that will provide energy to as many as 660,000… Read More

Dominion Energy, Stonepeak’s Offshore Wind Project Moves Closer to Completion

VA, United States

The 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW), the largest project of its kind being developed in U.S. waters, is 55% complete as it navigates headwinds and moves toward an anticipated year-end 2026 completion. “This project is consistent with the goal of securing American energy dominance and is part of our comprehensive all of the above… Read More


Port News

Port of Virginia CEO says port should endure Chinese tariffs better than most

VA, United States

East Coast ports will likely see the true impacts of the trade war later in May. Port of Virginia CEO Stephen Edwards said the port is a “blueprint” for the future of the supply chain and will be able to weather the ongoing trade war with China better than others in the nation. New tariffs… Read More

Houston Ship Channel Ranked #1 U.S. Waterway

TX, United States

USACE Ranking and Historic Fleet Week to be held at Port Houston Announced at Port Commission’s April Meeting HOUSTON — On Tuesday, April 29, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting with an announcement that the Houston Ship Channel is once… Read More

Trump trade tariffs slump widens to ‘nearly all U.S. exports,’ supply chain data shows

United States

An exports slide that began in early 2025 has reached most ports across the U.S. and nearly all export market products as the trade impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs worsens, with agriculture the hardest hit. As businesses cancel orders from China, U.S. imports continue to plummet, with a 43% week-over-week drop in containers through… Read More

America’s Busiest Ports Issue ‘Dire’ Warning Over Trump Tariffs

United States

America’s busiest ports are seeing a drastic decline in shipments as a result of President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, with significant implications for consumers as well as the U.S. logistics sector. “We are at a point of inflection. It’s kind of dire,” Mario Cordero, Port of Long Beach CEO, told NBC on Monday. “What happens here is going to… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

CPRA Chairman Dove Celebrates Federal Legislation to Increase Coastal Revenue by Thirty Percent

LA, United States

The advanced legislation reforms the Gulf of Mexico* Energy Security Act by increasing the revenue sharing cap by $150 million yearly for the next decade. BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Chairman Gordon Dove applauds Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and the House Committee on Natural Resources for the passage… Read More

VB resort area beach replenishment ends, focus shifts to Croatan

VA, United States

Beach renourishment in the resort area ends but not every area planned in the project received attention. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you’ve been at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront over the last few months, chances are you’ve noticed piping and construction equipment along the beach. This was part of the beach replenishment project, which has… Read More

‘It becomes a bigger problem’ | Lake Tobesofkee neighbors challenged by silt buildup in coves

GA, United States

Neighbors in the lake’s coves are calling for better lake maintenance as the county eyes a potential partnership with private investment company “Lovejoy Capital.” MACON, Ga. — Neighbors on Lake Tobesofkee are excited about possible upgrades coming to the lake. On Thursday, private investment company Lovejoy Capital presented their ideas to Tobesofkee residents and lake… Read More

NOAA puts coastal communities at risk

United States

I helped restore wetlands that kept the Gulf coast safe while my colleagues tracked hurricanes. Now we’re out of a job — just in time for hurricane season Every summer brings the familiar joys of sunny weather, family barbecues, and beach vacations. But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Heidelberg Materials NA, Completes Acquisition of Giant Cement & its Subsidiaries

TX, United States

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

Sand and gravel mine near Finley gets DNR approval

MO, United States

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

Chaney expands with deal in North Carolina

NC, United States

Chaney Enterprises acquired Williams Sand & Clay, a family-owned business located in Eagle Springs, North Carolina. The addition gives Chaney a second aggregate location in North Carolina following the opening of Grifton Sand & Gravel in 2024. Serving central North Carolina, Williams Sand & Clay provides washed concrete sand, ball field clay, fill dirt, topsoil, white… Read More

Nose-to-tail mining: how making sand from ore could solve a looming crisis

World ,

Every year, the world consumes around 50 billion tonnes of sand, gravel and crushed stone. The astonishing scale of this demand is hard to comprehend – 12.5 million Olympic sized swimming pools per year – making it the most-used solid material by humans. Most of us don’t see the sand and gravel all around us…. Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

U.S. Sen. Todd Young partners on bipartisan bill to jumpstart domestic shipbuilding industry

United States

U.S. Sen. Todd Young, known for co-authoring and heading up support for the $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry, is now turning his focus to his SHIPS for America bill. Young, R-Indiana, and fellow Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, reintroduced legislation April 30 to jumpstart the country’s “rusted” shipbuilding industry… Read More

In Brief: Reviving the U.S. Shipbuilding Industry

United States

On April 9, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at boosting the country’s shipbuilding capacity. Some members of Congress also are seeking to promote U.S. shipbuilding, including re-introducing the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act last week. We asked four experts: What is one crucial step… Read More

Closing the Shipbuilding Gap: Lessons from Henry Kaiser, Part I

United States

It’s now common knowledge that commercial shipbuilding is in crisis in the United States, and has been for decades—and this revelation is triggering something like universal panic. There are currently 154 active shipyards in the US, spread across 29 states. That’s an impressive figure, except when you realize only ten are engaged in building large-scale… Read More

Cutter Suction Dredge Refit Completed After 45 Days in Dry Dock

SC, United States

Introduction A major dredge refit was recently completed after 45 days in dry dock, revitalizing a heavily used cutter suction dredge. This large-scale project included extensive structural and mechanical upgrades designed to enhance the vessel’s performance and extend its operational lifespan. The effort reflects the importance of well-timed maintenance in keeping dredging equipment reliable and… Read More


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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

Gator Dredging to Start Volusia, Fl. Maintenance Dredge Project

FL, United States

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Corps of Engineers dredging St. Joseph Harbor starting May 13 with King Co

MI, United States

DETROIT — The U.S. Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will start dredging outer St. Joseph Harbor on May 13 to keep the federal channel open. The purpose of dredging is to remove shoaling and to perform preventative maintenance at the harbor mouth to avoid interruptions to the commercial shipping season. Hydraulic dredging, pumping sediment through… Read More

Rigid Constructors lands $27.2 million contract for flood-control projects

LA, United States

Rigid Constructors LLC,* Maurice, Louisiana, was awarded a $27,233,459 firm-fixed-price contract for flood-control projects. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work will be performed in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of May 1, 2028. Fiscal 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of $27,233,459 were obligated at the… Read More

Contract award: FY26 Coastal Storm Risk Management Carolina Beach & Vicinity

NC, United States

WILMINGTON, N.C.– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District has awarded a significant contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for the ‘Carolina Beach and Vicinity’ Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project. The contract, awarded on May 8, 2025, totals $23,517,200.00, including all options. Securing a contractor for this critical project proved challenging due to… Read More

1775 – 2025 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 250 YEARS OF BUILDING STRONG

United States

1775 – 2025 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 250 YEARS OF BUILDING STRONG This year marks the 250-year anniversary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). GLDD celebrates the contributions of this great organization, and we are pleased to share some of the many projects we have completed on their behalf. PortMiami… Read More


USACE

Corps of Engineers dredging St. Joseph Harbor starting May 13 with King Co

MI, United States

DETROIT — The U.S. Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will start dredging outer St. Joseph Harbor on May 13 to keep the federal channel open. The purpose of dredging is to remove shoaling and to perform preventative maintenance at the harbor mouth to avoid interruptions to the commercial shipping season. Hydraulic dredging, pumping sediment through… Read More

Rigid Constructors lands $27.2 million contract for flood-control projects

LA, United States

Rigid Constructors LLC,* Maurice, Louisiana, was awarded a $27,233,459 firm-fixed-price contract for flood-control projects. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work will be performed in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of May 1, 2028. Fiscal 2025 civil construction funds in the amount of $27,233,459 were obligated at the… Read More

Contract award: FY26 Coastal Storm Risk Management Carolina Beach & Vicinity

NC, United States

WILMINGTON, N.C.– The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District has awarded a significant contract to Norfolk Dredging Company for the ‘Carolina Beach and Vicinity’ Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project. The contract, awarded on May 8, 2025, totals $23,517,200.00, including all options. Securing a contractor for this critical project proved challenging due to… Read More

1775 – 2025 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 250 YEARS OF BUILDING STRONG

United States

1775 – 2025 – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 250 YEARS OF BUILDING STRONG This year marks the 250-year anniversary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). GLDD celebrates the contributions of this great organization, and we are pleased to share some of the many projects we have completed on their behalf. PortMiami… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

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

Gator Dredging to Start Volusia, Fl. Maintenance Dredge Project

FL, United States

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

Video on Americorp Finishing Portion of Renourishment Project on Barrier Islands, SC

SC, United States

Residents on Sullivans Island will notice some changes to Breach Inlet as the Army Corps of Engineers

World Trade Center Institute CEO Eddie Resende interviews Jonathan Daniels, CEO of Port of Baltimore about importance of the Port, including impact of Key Bridge collapse (Video)

MD, United States

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Port of Baltimore’s subsequent closure showed the world how valuable this region’s port operations are to the rest of the world. Port Of Baltimore Executive Director Jonathan Daniels sat down with World Trade Center Institute CEO Eddie Resende to discuss just how much the port… Read More

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