Americas
USA: GLDD Reports First Quarter Results
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and a major provider of commercial and industrial demolition and remediation services, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Commentary Jonathan Berger, Chief
Mexico: Port of Lazaro Presents Development Strategy
The Minister of Communications and Transport, Mr. Gerardo Ruiz Esparza made a working tour to the Port of Lazaro Cardenas in which was announced the to the port logistics community as well as the audience, key strategic projects develop in this precinct. Hutchinson Port Holdings, SSA Mexico and APM
USA: Orion Marine Bags USD 38 Million Deal
Orion Marine Group, Inc., a leading heavy civil marine contractor serving the infrastructure sector, today announced a contract award of approximately $38 million. Orion Marine Group was recently awarded a turnkey contract to design, build, and dredge a new dock facility for a private customer in th
USA: Meeting on Livingston Manor Flood Study Scheduled for May 9
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC), the Town of Rockland, and Sullivan County will hold a public meeting to discuss the results of a major study on flooding and ecosystem restoration in Livingston Manor. The meeting will take place on Thur
Sacramento to Host Public Meeting on Levee Work (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is inviting the public to an outreach meeting to discuss upcoming American River levee work on top of the Watt Avenue Bridge in Sacramento. The meeting will be held: Thursday, May 23, at Arden-Dimick Public Library, 891 Watt Avenue, 6-8 p.m. Repre
Army Corps: Great Importance of Delaware River (USA)
The states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey are not the only two entities brought together by the Delaware River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and the Independence Seaport Museum are as well. Both share a common interest in the river and have in recent months joined in a num
USA: King County Creek Restoration About to Begin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin the first phase of construction in May on the Big Spring Creek Restoration Project on the Enumclaw Plateau in southeast King County. This project will relocate a major section of Big Spring Creek from the current ditched system into a channel consistent wi
Public Meeting on Port of Gulfport Expansion Project Set for May 21 (USA)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District (USACE), in coordination with the Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA), will hold a public scoping meeting on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Marriott Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront Hotel, 1600 East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, Miss
USA: Army Corps Awards Houston Ship Channel Dredging Contract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District awarded a contract to Orion Marine Construction Inc., in the amount of $8,927,250 for maintenance dredging of the Houston Ship Channel. The contractor is required to remove approximately two million cubic yards of material between Morgan’s Point an
Panama Canal Nominated for 2013 Prince of Asturias Award
The Panama Canal has been nominated for the 2013 Prince of Asturias Award under the International Cooperation category in recognition of its service to the maritime industry, international trade and being a symbol of peaceful understanding between countries. “This nomination makes all Panamanians pr
IAPH: Record Number of Attendees (USA)
The Port of Los Angeles is gearing up to host the largest-ever global gathering of port authorities, convening in downtown Los Angeles this week (May 6-10) for the International Association of Ports and Harbors’ (IAPH) 28th World Ports Conference. The biennial conference will bring together nearly 5
Congressman Announces Monmouth Beach Replenishment (USA)
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), joined by Monmouth Beach Mayor Susan Howard, announced the Army Corps of Engineers’ plans for the Sea Bright to Manasquan beach replenishment project. Congressman Pallone outlined the scope and timeline of this critical work that will help protect the Shore. T