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During the last half-century, logistics – receiving, storing and transporting goods – became a dominant segment of Southern California’s economy. As Asia – particularly China – evolved into a manufacturing colossus, the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach saw an eruption of ship traffic, and the region’s interior sprouted a massive collection of… Read More
Southold Town is embarking this coming year on a Coastal Resiliency Preparedness Action Plan, after former Town Supervisor Scott Russell included $100,000 to start work on the plan in his 2024 budget adopted this fall. The town, at the far easternmost reach of the North Fork, has a lot of coastline to be concerned about…. Read More
Rates for the Barnstable County dredge program will rise this year, but county officials are undecided on exactly how much and how the increase will be structured over the next several years. The county is currently soliciting feedback from town managers across the Cape on three proposed rate structures to get the subsidized dredge program… Read More
Central to this growth of any economy are seaports. These ports serve as gateways to global trade and play a pivotal role in shaping the economic relationship the world shares. In Africa, this is no different. From the bustling port cities of Lagos in Nigeria to the strategic hub of Durban in South Africa, Africa… Read More
U.S President Joe Biden has signed into law a clarification of the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) that will ensure projects supporting commercial fishing operations can access funding under that program. The PIDP is a federal program that provides grants to port authorities, states, and local governments for port-related infrastructure projects; however, vague language left… Read More
The superbusy Port of Virginia is celebrating the achievement of 100% clean energy, helping to cement its self proclaimed title as “America’s Most Modern Gateway.” The milestone comes eight years ahead of schedule, which just goes to show that decarbonization is not such a tough nut to crack after all. That depends what you mean… Read More
Dredging Works Market Share And Scope: In recent years, the Dredging Works Market has experienced significant growth and evolution, broadening its scope across multiple sectors. With a sizable market share, this industry has seen an increase in demand as a result of technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. Dredging Works Market’s scope spans diverse demographics,… Read More
On Thursday the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced action against financial networks aiding the Houthi forces in Yemen. This aims to choke off funding to help safeguard international shipping lanes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, which have been threatened by the Houthis’ increasing aggression. The Houthis,… Read More
Sonia Malaluan has been selected to serve as the new administrator of the Philippines’ Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), taking over from Hernani Fabia. Malaluan was previously MARINA’s Deputy Administrator for Planning, serving in the post since November 2022. She has spent over 20 years with MARINA and held roles including Chief Accountant and Maritime Attache to London…. Read More
It’s been a tough time for the offshore wind industry. High inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain disruptions forced developers to cancel projects across the East Coast that would have provided over 5,000 megawatts of renewable capacity to the grid. Luckily, California has time on its side. Floating turbine technology is years away from being ready to install… Read More