2023 Port Grants Economics Roundtable Seminar
By Tessa Andres |
Purpose of the Meeting Over the past few years, many ports in the region have discussed they are confused about the use of benefit-cost analysis for various grant programs. After seeing several of the NOAA Economic courses and reviewing both the MARAD Port Toolkit, the DOT Benefit-Cost Analysis, various NOFOwebinars, etc., and USACE Planning Materials,…
Read More Port of South Louisiana Releases Impressive Q1 Tonnage Report
By Tessa Andres |
Did you know? With a total tonnage of 239,257,758 in 2022, the Port of South Louisiana plays a pivotal role in both domestic and international trade networks while consistently outperforming other state’s ports. PortSL’s River Region workers are driving our state and nation’s economy forward. Please see the Q1 Tonnage Report here.
Read More Port of New Orleans Sets New Monthly Record for Cruise Passengers
By Tessa Andres |
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) set a passenger record in March 2023 for oceangoing and river cruises, topping pre-pandemic levels with 155,225 passenger movements and 39 cruise vessel calls at the Port for the month. The Port’s previous monthly high was set in February 2020 with 154,409 passenger movements and 31 vessel calls…
Read More $100 million in offshore oil revenues to help Mississippi coastal restoration projects
By Tessa Andres |
Over $100 million from a federal revenue-sharing initiative will help upgrade infrastructure and restoration efforts along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) of 2006 created a revenue-sharing model for oil- and gas-producing gulf states. Under the act, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas receive a portion of the revenue generated…
Read More GLDD Preps for its New Hopper Dredge Galveston Island
By Tessa Andres |
Conrad Shipyard recently launched Galveston Island, the first of two newbuild hopper dredges being built for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation. The new 6,500-cu.-yd.-capacity trailing suction hopper dredge is in the water and is scheduled to be in operation the first half of 2023. The dredge will be equipped with a direct high-power pump-ashore…
Read More IRPT Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting
By Tessa Andres |
IRPT Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting Monday, April 3, 2023 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm To be held in conjunction with the Port of the Future Conference (see details about Ports of the Future Conference below) April 4-6, 2023 The Hilton University Houston 4450 University Drive Houston, TX 77204 Flamingo Room IRPT is a…
Read More Port of Victoria Seeks to Expand Green Energy in the Crossroads with Portside Energy Center
By Tessa Andres |
The Victoria County Navigation District continues to spur on green energy growth in Victoria County by pursuing a lease agreement with Vitis Energy at the Port’s new Texas Logistic Center (TXLC). Vitis Energy, which develops energy solutions that reduce costs, improve power reliability, and enhance sustainability, is entering into their second year of a three-year…
Read More Port Bienville Receives Port Improvement Fund Grant Award
By Tessa Andres |
KILN, MISS – Governor Tate Reeves announced the recipients of the Mississippi Development Authority Port Improvement Fund Award on Friday February 17, 2023 to include the Port Bienville in Hancock County. Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission requested and was awarded $2 million, with a 47% local match of $1,760,118 to construct a 30,000 square…
Read More Costa Rica to issue tenders for $850m port this year
By Tessa Andres |
The 27ha Hernán Garrón Salazar Terminal is expected to cost $854m. It will include a passenger terminal, hotels, and a handicraft market. This project is intended to develop the country’s tourism industry, which before the pandemic accounted for almost 11% of its GDP. The government intends to launch a tender for the scheme before the…
Read More Callan Marine LTD Has Been Awarded a USACE Contract to Conduct a Construction Project on the Houston Ship Channel
By Tessa Andres |
Callan Marine is a Texas-based, family-owned dredging business founded in 2009. As of January 25, 2023, USACE awarded their Houston Ship Channel construction project of Morgan’s to Exxon & Barbour’s Cut to Callan Marine. This project’s goal is to maintain the dredging facilities near this area. Callan Marine is comprised of a management team of…
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