The ongoing expansion work at the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston South Carolina represents a monumental investment in the future of United States port infrastructure and maritime supply chain capacity. Strategically positioned along the East Coast, this multiyear mega project aims to dramatically increase port capacity, strengthen global cargo movement, and foster long-term economic resilience. When fully built across its 286 acre (about the total floor space of the Penta ... Read more
As the multi-year modernization and reconstruction effort at the Port of Lake Charles hits full stride in 2026, the local maritime landscape will transform to support the booming energy export sector. Strategically positioned along Henry Pugh Boulevard and the vital Calcasieu Ship Channel, this expansive project represents an investment exceeding $200 million to completely overhaul the area. The industrial water frontage right next to the public park at Calcasieu Point Landing will soon bustle ... Read more
One of the busiest container terminals on the East Coast recently became the stage for a marine construction effort that demanded accuracy, adaptability, and uninterrupted port operations. Russell Marine's sheet pile toe wall installation at the at the Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is now featured in PileDriver magazine and International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®) is proud to have played a key role in the project's success.
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The Port of Davisville at Quonset Point has long been one of Rhode Island's most valuable economic engines, serving as a major gateway for auto imports and a growing hub for offshore wind logistics. Just across Narragansett Bay from the waters where the Gaspee once ran aground, this coastline has quietly shaped the region's maritime identity for centuries. Today, the full replacement of Pier 1 continues that legacy. Originally built in the 1940s, the pier is undergoing a multi‑yea ... Read more
A notable $47.4 million expansion of Global Container Terminals (GCT) Bayonne has reached a significant milestone for the Port Liberty facility in Jersey City, NJ. Located just southwest of the Statue of Liberty, this project extends the existing shipping wharf at Berth 2 to create Berth 3; a 150,000+ square foot industrial marine terminal designed to handle international cargo more efficiently. With its sloped cast-in-place deck, embedded utilities, crane pits, bollards, fenders, and two cont ... Read more
Puerto Progreso, Yucatán's primary deep‑sea gateway and the economic lifeline of the peninsula, is undergoing one of the most ambitious maritime upgrades in its history. This large‑scale expansion, valued between 7.2 and 7.9 billion pesos (about $374 million USD), aims to deepen navigation channels, expand terminal capacity, and construct an 80‑hectare platform capable of supporting larger vessels and increased cargo flow. As the state's primary deep‑sea gateway, Progreso handles& ... Read more
Tucked along the industrial arteries of the Port of Tampa, Berth 218 has long served as a workhorse for maritime commerce. But beneath its surface laid a stubborn challenge, a subsurface rock shelf that had quietly resisted previous upgrades. As part of a strategic infrastructure initiative to modernize the port's aging berths, Berth 218 was slated for a full combi wall installation to support heavier loads and improve long-term resilience. The job also included construction of a new 500-foot st ... Read more
Berth 268 at the Port of Tampa is more than just a docking point; it's a gateway to Florida's economic engine. As one of the busiest ports in the Gulf, Tampa plays a vital role in moving everything from petroleum to produce, and Berth 268's aging infrastructure was due for a serious upgrade. With a multi-million-dollar investment and a tight timeline to minimize disruption to port operations, the project aimed to modernize the wharf with a combi-wall system that would support heavier loads and e ... Read more
As Tampa Bay continues to grow as a hub for construction materials and industrial shipping, Port Tampa Bay is investing in critical infrastructure to meet rising demand. One of the most impactful upgrades underway is the construction of the Berth 301 Wharf at Port Redwing, a project designed to expand bulk cargo capacity and improve operational efficiency. With a budget of $67 million and a targeted completion timeline of 12 months, this initiative reflects the port's strategic commitment to l ... Read more
Port Everglades, a vital hub for international cargo, cruise, and energy transport, is undergoing a transformative upgrade with the Bulkhead Replacement Project: Group 1, valued at $80 million. This ambitious effort, set to span from June 2024 through late 2026, targets the replacement of aging infrastructure originally built in the 1950s. The project includes 2,240 linear feet of bulkhead replacement, with a special focus on the North Bulkhead at the Entrance Channel (NBEC); a critical stretch ... Read more
