Near the southern endpoint of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), about 30 miles inland, lies Harlingen, Texas, through which runs the Arroyo Colorado River. The city was founded in 1904,… Read More
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Cooper Marine & Timberlands (CMT) has announced the expansion of its stevedoring operation to the Port of Corpus Christi. Initial efforts there began last fall, and CMT’s presence there is… Read More
Lydia Ann Channel Fleet, more familiarly known as LAC Fleet, a provider of fleeting and fuel services in Rockport, Texas, and an operator of towing vessels on charter, christened three… Read More
The U.S. Maritime Administration announced the award of nine America’s Marine Highway grants December 10, including three projects that impact the inland waterways system. The grants total $12.6 million. The… Read More
Kurt Moerbe, vice president of Vessel Repair in Port Arthur, Texas, was familiar with Blessey Marine Services’ reputation before he joined the family business full time. He remembers well the… Read More
Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo delivered the 2021 State of the Port address last month to a sold-out audience, which observed COVID-19 protocols at the Greater Houston Partnership’s first in-person… Read More
Port Houston reported on July 12 another record June, with containers leading the way. This June was the highest June on record for containers at Port Houston, with a total… Read More
The Houston office of St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Companies has announced it has been awarded three port construction projects at sites on the Houston Ship Channel. Two of the three… Read More
Callan Marine, a Galveston, Texas-based dredging company founded in 2009, has announced a contract with DSC Dredge of Reserve, La., for a new cutter suction dredge, to be named the… Read More
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a Marine Accident Brief June 22 detailing the September 19, 2019, barge breakaway at San Jacinto River Fleet in Channelview, Texas, and the… Read More
