Dredging Contractors of America (DCA)

DCA: FY2025 another strong year for U.S. dredging

The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) reports that FY 2025 was another strong year for the U.S. dredging industry, with $1.8 billion in federal dredging awards executed by the American-owned, American-crewed and

Arc powered tugboat

Electric propulsion innovator Arc raises $50M in new funding

Arc, the Los Angeles-based electric boat and powertrain company contracted to power four hybrid electric tugs under construction for Curtin Maritime, has raised a $50 million Series C funding round from Eclipse,

C&C Marine & Repair, Belle Chasse, La., announced a 24-acre expansion of its facility and the development of a state-of-the-art, fully automated spool shop

C&C Marine expands 24 acres, builds automated spool shop

C&C Marine & Repair, Belle Chasse, La., announced a 24-acre expansion of its facility and the development of a state-of-the-art, fully automated spool shop—planned to be the most advanced spool fabrication operation

The tug/barge Clyde S. VanEnkevort/Erie Trader waits to make its way into the Poe Lock at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on March 14, 2025, for the opening of the Soo Locks.

Soo Locks to open for 2026 shipping season

The Detroit Engineer District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to all marine traffic at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 25, marking the

OpenTug this week announced Signal Optimization, a new BargeOS capability designed to help marine logistics teams plan demand by matching the right assets to the right movements at the right time.

OpenTug debuts Signal Optimization for marine logistics

OpenTug, the marine logistics platform set up to connect freight with barges and terminals nationwide, has announced Signal Optimization, a new BargeOS capability designed to help marine logistics teams plan demand by

Silverback Marine completes sea trials for OX series truckable tug

Silverback Marine, Tacoma, Wash., has completed successful seatrials and commissioning of the OX series, twin Z-Drive equipped truckable tug earlier this month. The concept was designed to fulfill the vision of a

Nicole Kach

Nicole Kach joins PNWA as government relations specialist

The Vancouver, Wash.-based Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) reports that Nicole Kach has joined it as a government relations specialist. Her background includes work in public policy, legislative research, and strategic communications,

American Encore

American Encore: American Cruise Lines’ new riverboat starts delivery voyage

American Cruise Lines’ newest riverboat, American Encore, has successfully completed sea trials. It is already underway from Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury, Md. ,to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest.

Horizon Air Freight: Time-critical logistics for tug, towboat & barge operations

Sponsored Content: Horizon Air Freight is a specialized logistics provider supporting the marine, inland, and offshore sectors with time-critical freight solutions built for operational complexity. We workclosely with vessel owners, operators, shipyards,

Brian Dooley

Brian Dooley to lead new Ports of Indiana international trade office

Appropriately for Saint Patrick’s Day, Ports of Indiana chose today to announce that it has opened its first international trade office — in Ireland. The aim is to grow cargo shipments and

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