Louisiana shipyards to build 30 drone ships in $1.2B Navy deal
Three Louisiana-based shipyards will build unmanned surface vessels for the U.S. Navy following recent at-sea testing, reports the U.S. Naval Institute News. Saronic, HII...
SpaceX plans large maritime shipping complex in Vermilion Parish
SpaceX is planning a major maritime shipping complex along Freshwater Bayou in Vermilion Parish, connecting Gulf Coast facilities to inland waterways. Preliminary plans include...
Saronic tops out $300 million Louisiana shipyard expansion
Construction crews have placed the final structural beam on Saronic Technologies’ $300 million shipyard expansion in Franklin, reports Workboat.com. The project, led by a joint venture between...
Fletcher banks nearly $5M SBA grant to strengthen shipbuilding industry
Fletcher Technical Community College has been awarded nearly $5 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide workforce training and technical assistance...
Jones Act waiver extended 90 days despite maritime industry objections
Despite the urging of House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise, President Trump extended his Jones Act waiver for another 90 days...
Franklin’s Saronic takes center stage as Navy increases focus on autonomous vessels
A significant surge in investment toward the fabrication of autonomous naval vessels, artificial intelligence and faster defense manufacturing has Saronic taking center stage, The...
Gulf Coast Tactical invests $6.1M in New Iberia facility to expand federal maritime production
Gulf Coast Tactical, LLC announced it will invest $6.1 million in Iberia Parish to expand the production of unmanned surface vehicles, patrol craft, and...
Gulf Coast Tactical bets $6.1M on Iberia Parish
Gulf Coast Tactical plans to invest $6.1 million in Iberia Parish to expand production of unmanned surface vehicles, patrol craft and other maritime platforms...
Prologis makes $200 million bet on U.S. maritime & logistics revival
Prologis is betting big on a U.S. revival in the maritime and logistics markets through a recently created $200 million venture capital fund, The...
Julia Fisher-Cormier charts the Port of South Louisiana’s next chapter
Over the last five years or so, Julia Fisher-Cormier’s roles in local and state government have come in quick succession. She’s been in high...
