Argentina River Auction Draws Fire From U.S. Dredger Over ‘Cooked’ Tender

Ships are moored at a port on the Parana River in Santa Fe, Argentina, December 21, 2020. REUTERS/Stringer
Argentina River Auction Draws Fire From U.S. Dredger Over ‘Cooked’ Tender
Bloomberg
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April 13, 2026
By Patrick Gillespie (Bloomberg) — A US dredging company is calling out the bid terms of President Javier Milei’s signature concession in Argentina, claiming they’re tilted in favor of a consortium with past ties to China.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.
North Korea Tests Cruise and Anti-Ship Missiles from Destroyer

View of what state media KCNA reported was a test-firing of the weapons system of the new “Choe Hyon-class” warship, in this picture released on April 30, 2025, by the Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korea Tests Cruise and Anti-Ship Missiles from Destroyer
Reuters
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April 13, 2026
SEOUL, April 14 (Reuters) – North Korea conducted another test-fire of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.
Leader Kim Jong Un observed the test alongside senior defense officials and naval commanders, the report said.
Two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles were fired to check the warship’s integrated weapons command system, train crews in missile-launch procedures and verify the accuracy and anti-jamming performance of upgraded navigation systems, KCNA said.
The cruise missiles flew for about 7,869 to 7,920 seconds and the anti-
Port Houston Regular Commission Meeting – February 19, 2026
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Carved in Community: Ty Juvinel’s Path to Public Art at Fishermen’s Terminal

Carved in Community: Ty Juvinel’s Path to Public Art at Fishermen’s Terminal oxd114 Thu, 02/12/2026 – 13:32 Drawhorn, Omie February 18, 2026 Embed Video Link As a child, Ty Juvinel spent hours drawing and working with wood alongside his grandfather and uncle — experiences that…
January 2026 Meeting: Hightlights of 2025
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Polesie/Verity report published
# Polesie/Verity Report The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its investigation report into the Polesie/Verity incident, concluding a formal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the occurrence at port. The MAIB investigation examined the sequence of events and contributing factors leading to the accident, as is standard practice for serious maritime incidents occurring within UK […]
GLOBAL DOCKWOREKRS HISTORIC “ANTI-AUTOMATION” LED BY INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIAITON PRESIDENT HAROLD DAGGETT CAPTURED IN POWERFUL VIDEO
Harold J. Daggett, International President of the International Longshoremen’s Association brought over 1 thousand docker and maritime union members to Lisbon, Portugal in November 2025 for the inaugural “Anti-Automation Conference” declaring war on companies that looked to…
Apache/Serinah report and safety flyer published
# Apache/Serinah Report and Safety Flyer Published The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its formal report into an incident involving the Apache and Serinah, alongside a dedicated safety flyer highlighting lessons learned. The investigation findings and accompanying guidance materials are now available to the maritime community, providing detailed analysis of the circumstances and contributing […]
Port Advances Capacity to Handle Big Ships with Addition of Ultra Large Container Vessel Berth
Port has capability to work 4 ULCVs at once with addition of new ship-to-shore cranes February 3, 2026 NORFOLK, VA – The Port of Virginia® is continuing to modernize and expand its operation and recently debuted additional capacity to safely handle simultaneous calls of…
TW Carrol: Keeping Travelers Moving, One Bag at a Time

TW Carrol: Keeping Travelers Moving, One Bag at a Time oxd114 Fri, 01/30/2026 – 10:55 Drawhorn, Omie February 5, 2026 Embed Video Link A damaged bag can throw a wrench into even the best laid travel plans and add stress to an already unpredictable journey. For more than a…