en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. dredging company Donjon Marine Co., Inc. announced on July 22, 2026, that it has been identified as the apparent lowest bidder for a multi-facility maintenance dredging contract with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with a bid amount of $129 million (approximately RMB 9.37 billion). The two-year contract covers maintenance dredging operations at multiple terminals and surrounding waters within the port area.

Headquartered in Hillside, New Jersey, Donjon Marine is a comprehensive marine services company specializing in dredging, marine salvage, ocean engineering, and environmental remediation. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state public agency responsible for managing major transportation infrastructure in the New York metropolitan area, overseeing key ports, airports, and bridge facilities in both New York and New Jersey.

According to the tender documents, the contract scope of work primarily includes: maintenance dredging, dredged material improvement, transportation and disposal, and related operations. Work locations cover Port Newark, Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal, Port Jersey Port Authority Marine Terminal, and their surrounding areas (all in New Jersey), as well as Howland Hook Marine Terminal and its surrounding areas (in New York). The contract will be executed on a task order basis, allowing the Port Authority to flexibly issue work orders based on actual dredging needs at each facility during the two-year contract period.

The signing of this dredging contract will help ensure the navigability of the Port of New York and New Jersey, the most important freight hub on the U.S. East Coast. Through this multi-facility framework agreement, the Port Authority can effectively address siltation issues at different terminals at various times, ensuring the safe entry and exit of large container ships and bulk carriers. Donjon Marine secured this contract leveraging its extensive dredging experience on the East Coast, further solidifying its position in the large-scale port maintenance dredging market. The company stated that related work will proceed in an orderly manner in compliance with environmental protection requirements.