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Sarah McCoy Named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority

Sarah McCoy Named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority

VA, United States

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners today selected Sarah J. McCoy as the next chief executive officer of The Port of Virginia®. She has been serving as interim CEO and executive director since January 2026. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Bill Kirk at a special meeting of the VPA… Read More

Jones Act Waivers Fail to Lower Gas Prices Despite Extended Federal Exemptions

Jones Act Waivers Fail to Lower Gas Prices Despite Extended Federal Exemptions

United States

It is time to permanently retire the political narrative that Jones Act waivers reduce gasoline prices. As we near the expiration of the 60 day Jones Act waiver announced on March 17th—and the start of an unprecedented 90 day extension—one fact is clear: voyages completed under the waivers granted to date have done nothing to… Read More

US senators urge Trump to ‘stand strong’ on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

US senators urge Trump to ‘stand strong’ on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

WA, United States

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald Trump to hold fast ​to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and not offer concessions when ‌he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Democratic Senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Mark Kelly of Arizona as… Read More

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises Delivers Custom Mud Cat® 30EC Electric Potash Dredging System for Padcom

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises Delivers Custom Mud Cat® 30EC Electric Potash Dredging System for Padcom

United States

RUSSELL, MANITOBA CANADA – Ellicott Dredge Enterprises (EDE) delivered and commissioned an innovative electric manned Mud Cat 30E potash brine mining system for PADCOM (Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba) in March. The site uses a selective solution mining process called polythermic selective solution mining. A brine solution is injected into the ground to dissolve… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Sarah McCoy Named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority

VA, United States

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners today selected Sarah J. McCoy as the next chief executive officer of The Port of Virginia®. She has been serving as interim CEO and executive director since January 2026. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Bill Kirk at a special meeting of the VPA… Read More

Trimble Announces Outstanding First Quarter 2026 Results: Record Annualized Revenue, on Track for Close to $4B in Revs

CO, United States

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026. First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Revenue of $939.9 million, up 12 percent on a year-over-year basis, up 12 percent on an organic basis Annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) was $2.43 billion, up 12 percent year-over-year, up 12 percent… Read More

Maersk North America Market Update — May 2026

United States

By Florencia Serra The Situation North America market conditions: Demand for container trade increased in Q1 2026, supported by robust export growth out of China, which accelerated relative to the previous quarter. Global container demand is estimated to have expanded between 3% and 5% year-on-year in Q1 2026. At the same time, the conflict in the… Read More

Vane Brothers’ Captain Rick Iuliucci Retires as Brendan MacGillivray Named COO

MD, United States

Vane Brothers, a premier Jones Act marine transportation provider, has announced two important developments impacting the company’s operational organization. Captain Rick Iuliucci, Vice President of Operations, is retiring effective July 1, and in a related move, the company is promoting three dynamic maritime professionals into key leadership positions that guarantee continued operational effectiveness. An official… Read More


Events & Conferences

WEDA CALLS FOR 2026 SAFETY AWARD NOMINATIONS

United States

Western Dredging Association (WEDA), through its Safety Commission, recognizes the achievements in Safety Excellence made by WEDA Members annually. The WEDA Safety Commission awards multiple categories of achievement, including: – Dredging Project – Dredging Company – Industry Trade Partner – Government/Stakeholder Safety Award submissions are now open for 2026. Review the following  guidance and send your… Read More

WEDA Midwest Chapter Announces April 10 Deadline for Resilience Course

TN, United States

Have you signed up for the WEDA Midwest Chapter Short Course: “Resilience for Inland Systems, Infrastructure, and People”, yet? Be sure to sign up by APRIL 10th, space is limited!! Visit https://lnkd.in/gfdsn98h to sign up! Source

Great Lakes / Great Rivers Winter 2026 Meeting in Cleveland-Panel on Shipbuilding

OH, United States

The GLGR Section thrilled to be hosting a panel on the current state of Great Lakes shipbuildng at our upcoming Winter Section Meeting on April 9th in Cleveland! The Shipbuilding Situation will be presented by Brendan Falkowski and will feature panelists from Great Lakes shipyards, engineering firms, and fleet operators offering a breadth of input from the… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Sarah McCoy Named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority

VA, United States

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners today selected Sarah J. McCoy as the next chief executive officer of The Port of Virginia®. She has been serving as interim CEO and executive director since January 2026. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Bill Kirk at a special meeting of the VPA… Read More

Vane Brothers’ Captain Rick Iuliucci Retires as Brendan MacGillivray Named COO

MD, United States

Vane Brothers, a premier Jones Act marine transportation provider, has announced two important developments impacting the company’s operational organization. Captain Rick Iuliucci, Vice President of Operations, is retiring effective July 1, and in a related move, the company is promoting three dynamic maritime professionals into key leadership positions that guarantee continued operational effectiveness. An official… Read More

Sara Fuentes Named as President of Transportation Institute

United States

Sara Fuentes has been announced as the new president of the Transportation Institute (TI), representing U.S.-flag American shipping companies. Fuentes previously served as the organization’s Vice President for Government Affairs and will lead TI’s continued work to advance a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine and a resilient American maritime workforce. “I am honored by the confidence… Read More

ABS Strengthens Government Leadership with Appointment of Rear Admiral Ronald J. Rábago

TX, United States

(HOUSTON) ABS has appointed U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral (Retired) Ronald J. Rábago as Senior Vice President of Government Services, further strengthening its leadership in support of government maritime programs worldwide. “Admiral Rábago brings exceptional government and industry experience that will further enhance the support we provide to our government clients in the U.S. and around… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

United States

The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It’s facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is making deals to pay offshore wind developers nearly US$2 billion in taxpayer money to walk away from energy projects. These politically motivated moves are costing Americans far more than just the buyouts. Communities have been laying the groundwork… Read More

California investigates Trump administration’s deal to end an offshore wind project

CA, United States

California is investigating one of the Trump administration’s deals to end an offshore wind project. Golden State Wind was a floating offshore wind project proposed off California’s central coast. The California Energy Commission said Monday it issued an administrative subpoena to Golden State Wind. The commission said it is seeking documents and information about the company’s recent agreement… Read More

Trump just blocked 165 US wind projects – here’s what’s behind it

United States

By Michelle Lewis The Trump administration has effectively frozen 165 new onshore wind farm developments in the US, leaving the projects on private land in limbo, the Financial Times reported yesterday. Combined, they represent around 30 gigawatts of electric generating capacity. The Financial Times, citing the American Clean Power Association and other sources, reports that the Pentagon is holding… Read More

Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe

World ,

By Maria Gallucci The developer Ocean Winds cut controversial deals with the Trump administration last week to abandon two U.S. offshore wind developments. But across the Atlantic, it’s making big strides — especially with floating wind. On Monday, Ocean Winds said its 30-megawatt project in the south of France has started delivering power to the country’s grid. The wind farm includes… Read More


Port News

Sarah McCoy Named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority

VA, United States

NORFOLK, VA – The Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners today selected Sarah J. McCoy as the next chief executive officer of The Port of Virginia®. She has been serving as interim CEO and executive director since January 2026. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Bill Kirk at a special meeting of the VPA… Read More

Port of Hueneme Secures $11.25M Federal Grant to Expand Capacity and Modernize Infrastructure

CA, United States

PORT HUENEME, CA – May 7, 2026 – The Port of Hueneme was awarded $11,250,000 in federal funding on April 28 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) as part of the competitive Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The investment brings needed wharf and berth upgrades to streamline operations at one of the nation’s… Read More

April 2026 Meeting: Port Houston Marks 70 Years of Containerization and Advances Long-Term Container Capacity Planning

TX, United States

HOUSTON – On Tuesday, April 28, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting, continuing a busy start to the second quarter as the organization marked a historic industry milestone and advanced long-term planning to support future growth. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting with a recap of… Read More

GSA, CBP & Coummunity Partners Break Ground on $300 million South Texas Port

TX, United States

New facilities will strengthen border security, support economic growth, and provide lasting value to American taxpayers BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officially broke ground for the modernization of the Brownsville-Gateway Land Port of Entry in Brownsville, Texas. As the nation prepares… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Tybee Island beach crossovers reopen after erosion closure

GA, United States

By Brontë Sorotsky TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) -The city of Tybee Island has reopened the 2nd Street and 19th Street crossovers ahead of beach season. The crossovers had been closed most of last year due to severe erosion creating dangerously steep drop-offs from the top of the dune system onto the beach. At 2nd Street, the… Read More

CPRA and Partners Celebrate Coastal Progress in Breton Sound

LA, United States

DELACROIX, La. — Today, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) joined federal and state partners to celebrate progress and deliver updates on ongoing coastal restoration projects in the Breton Sound. CPRA Chairman Gordon “Gordy” Dove and Executive Director Michael Hare were joined by St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes, Plaquemines Parish President Keith… Read More

Scientist’s view of dredging impacts unchanged over 30 years

World ,

By Charles Swenson Dennis Allen toured the 16 miles of creeks and channels in Murrells Inlet that are proposed for a dredging project. It reminded him of the time in the 1990s when he was director of the Baruch Marine Lab and there was a plan to dredge three miles of canals at DeBordieu to improve… Read More

CPRA, Louisiana officials highlight progress on Breton Sound restoration projects

LA, United States

By Bun Choum and Derek Sibley DELACROIX, La. — State, federal and local officials gathered Friday in Breton Sound to showcase momentum on a series of coastal restoration projects designed to rebuild marshland and strengthen storm protection in southeast Louisiana. The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority said the work will help protect communities in Plaquemines… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Speyside Files for Chapter 11 Amid $32M Debt Load

NY, United States

By Rihem Akkouche The headline Speyside files for chapter 11 echoed through New York’s construction and materials sector Friday as Speyside Holdings LLC sought bankruptcy protection, listing more than $32 million in liabilities against less than $1.3 million in assets. The filing, lodged in federal bankruptcy court, signals a pivotal moment for the sand and stone supplier whose… Read More

Company behind proposed sand mining project partnering with U of Manitoba on groundwater monitoring research

Canada

By Ozten Shebahkeget An Alberta company that has proposed mining silica sand in Manitoba is partnering with the province’s biggest university on the experimental design of a groundwater monitoring network, using technology experts say is growing in importance for global groundwater research. Sio Silica president Carla Devlin says the mining company will work with the… Read More

Fine Grains: What Falling Sand Reveals About Global Power

World ,

Have you ever picked up sand only to realize how quickly it disappears? As children, we watched it slip through our fingers or fall through an hourglass without understanding what vanishing meant. Sand feels light and abundant, impossible to hold, and its market power mirrors this perceived triviality. The more we clutch what seems infinite,… Read More

Protecting our marine sands

World ,

Dear EarthTalk: “What is ‘sand mining’ and why is it bad for the environment?” — O.H., via email Sand mining, extracting sand from the earth, is the second most widespread human activity in marine environments, after fishing. Sand and gravel are the most extracted materials across the globe. According to the United Nations Environment Programme,… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

South Korea, U.S. deepen shipbuilding and energy alliance

United States

May 10 (Asia Today) — South Korea and the United States are moving to strengthen industrial and energy cooperation centered on shipbuilding, nuclear power and strategic investment projects, as Seoul pushes to build a broader long-term economic alliance with Washington. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Saturday, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan… Read More

Ellicott Dredge Enterprises Delivers Custom Mud Cat® 30EC Electric Potash Dredging System for Padcom

United States

RUSSELL, MANITOBA CANADA – Ellicott Dredge Enterprises (EDE) delivered and commissioned an innovative electric manned Mud Cat 30E potash brine mining system for PADCOM (Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba) in March. The site uses a selective solution mining process called polythermic selective solution mining. A brine solution is injected into the ground to dissolve… Read More

Northstar Marine announces construction of new 600-ton heavy lift derrick barge

NJ, United States

Northstar Marine, Inc. has announced the construction of a new heavy lift twin boom derrick barge capable of lifts up to 600 tons. The vessel, which will be known as the NORTHSTAR 600, is currently under construction and scheduled for delivery by the end of Q3 2026. The NORTHSTAR 600 will be built on an… Read More

Matson’s Fleet Expansion Moves Into Full Production at Hanwha Philly Shipyard

United States

By Mike Schuler Matson’s $1 billion Aloha Class fleet renewal program reached another major milestone Tuesday as Hanwha Philly Shipyard advanced construction on the second and third LNG-powered containerships destined for the Jones Act trades. The latest milestones build on the program’s October 2024 steel-cutting ceremony for the first vessel, which marked the return of commercial containership construction at… Read More


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Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects

MD, United States

Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… Read More

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


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Ocean City dredging with USACE dredger Murden ahead of tourist season

MD, United States

BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is scheduled to remove approximately 15,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet beginning Friday, May 8, 2026. The dredge MURDEN will begin dredging Priority Area #1, which includes the entrance to Sinapuxent Channel, as well as a secondary area directly outside… Read More

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Terminates Chickamauga Lock Chamber Contract Effective Immediately

TN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District terminated the lock chamber contract with Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. (SCCI), at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, effective Friday. Officials said, “This decisive action is necessary to get the project back on track and protect taxpayer dollars.” The decision to… Read More

Mobile District strengthens hurricane readiness through exercise

AL, United States

By Jeremy Murray MOBILE, Ala. – With hurricane season approaching, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is continuing to strengthen its hurricane preparedness efforts through a planned tabletop exercise designed to bring personnel and partners together ahead of the 2026 season. The exercise emphasizes coordination, planning, and decision-making during a simulated storm, allowing participants to tackle… Read More

James W. Trimble Lock and Dam: More than 50 years supporting navigation

OK, United States

By Erin Jimenez The James W. Trimble Lock and Dam is one of 18 navigation locks and dams that make up the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. Authorized by Congress through the River and Harbor Act of 1946, the MKARNS was built to make the Arkansas River commercially navigable from the Mississippi River to the Port… Read More


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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Ocean City dredging with USACE dredger Murden ahead of tourist season

MD, United States

BALTIMORE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is scheduled to remove approximately 15,000 cubic yards of dredged material from the Ocean City Inlet beginning Friday, May 8, 2026. The dredge MURDEN will begin dredging Priority Area #1, which includes the entrance to Sinapuxent Channel, as well as a secondary area directly outside… Read More

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Terminates Chickamauga Lock Chamber Contract Effective Immediately

TN, United States

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Nashville District terminated the lock chamber contract with Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. (SCCI), at the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, effective Friday. Officials said, “This decisive action is necessary to get the project back on track and protect taxpayer dollars.” The decision to… Read More

Mobile District strengthens hurricane readiness through exercise

AL, United States

By Jeremy Murray MOBILE, Ala. – With hurricane season approaching, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is continuing to strengthen its hurricane preparedness efforts through a planned tabletop exercise designed to bring personnel and partners together ahead of the 2026 season. The exercise emphasizes coordination, planning, and decision-making during a simulated storm, allowing participants to tackle… Read More

James W. Trimble Lock and Dam: More than 50 years supporting navigation

OK, United States

By Erin Jimenez The James W. Trimble Lock and Dam is one of 18 navigation locks and dams that make up the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. Authorized by Congress through the River and Harbor Act of 1946, the MKARNS was built to make the Arkansas River commercially navigable from the Mississippi River to the Port… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Alsobrooks (D-Md) Announce Over $33 million for Md. Water Infrastructure Projects

MD, United States

Van Hollen, Alsobrooks secured funding on behalf of Maryland non-profit organizations, local governments Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) announced $33,080,000 in direct federal funding for six projects throughout Maryland within the fiscal year 2026 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill –… Read More

Mud Cat Releases New Video on Product Development for Transportable Dredges

WI, United States

Mud Cat E Series Electric Dredges

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