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October 21, 2025
The Cooper Group
3rd Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!

The Q2 2025 Coop Scoop Newsletter is now available!

3rd Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
July 16, 2025
The Cooper Group
2nd Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!

The Q2 2025 Coop Scoop Newsletter is now available!

2nd Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
April 17, 2025
The Cooper Group
1st Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
1st Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
February 10, 2025
The Cooper Group
Cooper Consolidated Receives North America’s ...

Cooper Consolidated, LLC is proud to announce the expansion of its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series Equilibrium Cranes, the largest cranes built by E-crane. These cranes, named “Pelican” and “Creole King”, solidify Cooper Consolidated, LLC as the Mississippi River’s premier bulk stevedoring service provider

Cooper Consolidated Receives North America’s Largest E-Crane Bulk Cranes
January 10, 2025
The Cooper Group
4th Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
4th Quarter Coop Scoop Now Available!
The Cooper Group
January 2, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Eddie Holland, Cooper-Wilkins

The Cooper Group
January 2, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Eddie Holland, Cooper-Wilkins

Eddie Holland, General Supervisor, at Cooper-Wilkins Welding and Machine Co., is responsible for overseeing the shop's many jobs -- from bidding and procurement of materials to welding and fabrication.

The Cooper Group
December 17, 2019

Blakeley BoatWorks Celebrates 5 Years

The Cooper Group
December 17, 2019
Blakeley BoatWorks Celebrates 5 Years

December 17, 2019, marks the five-year anniversary of Blakeley BoatWorks joining the Cooper Group of Companies. In that time, the facility has grown from 18 employees to nearly 120 to become a Gulf Coast leader for shipbuilding and repair.

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The Cooper Group
December 9, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Thomas Palacio, CTS Mooring

The Cooper Group
December 9, 2019
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Thomas Palacio, CTS Mooring

As a lineman for Cooper/T. Smith Mooring, Thomas Palacio is part of the team responsible for tying up a ship's mooring lines, either at midstream operations or at a dock.

Tagged: We Are, cooper/t. smith mooring, mooring

The Cooper Group
December 2, 2019
We Are, CSA

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Ken Hirsch, CSA

The Cooper Group
December 2, 2019
We Are, CSA
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Ken Hirsch, CSA

Ken Hirsch has been working on the Mobile docks since 1969. Having served as Operations Manager for CSA since 1990, he marked his retirement from the company on October 31, 2019.

The Cooper Group
November 20, 2019

Green Wave at Work

The Cooper Group
November 20, 2019
Green Wave at Work

In October, Cooper Marine and Timberlands pushboat Green Wave was hard at work on the Tennessee-Tombigbee (Tenn-Tom) Waterway.

Tagged: Cooper Marine and Timberlands, green wave, tennessee-tombigbee waterway, tenn-tom, corps of engineers, stoplogs, hydraulic engineering, floodgates

The Cooper Group
November 12, 2019

Blue Marlin Loads in Belle Chasse

The Cooper Group
November 12, 2019
Blue Marlin Loads in Belle Chasse

Cooper Consolidated recently loaded the semi-submersible ship Blue Marlin with four lift boats in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.

Tagged: cooper consolidated, crescent towing, mooring, blue marlin, belle chasse, maritime, cargo, semi-submersible

The Cooper Group
November 4, 2019

Shaping the Global Economy: Inland Waterway Transportation

The Cooper Group
November 4, 2019
Shaping the Global Economy: Inland Waterway Transportation

The inland waterways of the United States include more than 12,000 miles of navigable waters.

Tagged: economy, global economy, inland waterways, maritime, transportation

The Cooper Group
October 28, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Heather Lech, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

The Cooper Group
October 28, 2019
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Heather Lech, Cooper/T. Smith Mooring

Heather Lech has been with the Cooper Group since 2012. An active member of WIMOs, she holds the distinction of being the first woman to board a CTS Mooring launch boat and participate in a job.

Tagged: we are, heather lech, wimos, employee, spotlight, mooring

The Cooper Group
October 21, 2019

Cooper Consolidated: Feeding the World

The Cooper Group
October 21, 2019
Cooper Consolidated: Feeding the World

With our floating grain elevator The America, we transfer grain and grain byproducts directly from barge to vessel, ensuring safe and efficient transportation from the farm to your dining table. We’re shaping the global economy and helping to feed the world.

Tagged: cooper consolidated, grain, global economy

The Cooper Group
October 18, 2019

Africatown Bridge Challenge

The Cooper Group
October 18, 2019
Africatown Bridge Challenge

The annual Africatown Bridge Challenge 5K Race and Fun Run was held on July 27. Representing Cooper/T. Smith was our own Nick Burke, CPA and member of the corporate accounting group.

The Cooper Group
October 16, 2019

Kenya Nixon Named WIMOs “Member of the Month”

The Cooper Group
October 16, 2019
Kenya Nixon Named WIMOs “Member of the Month”

Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs) recognized Cooper Consolidated’s Kenya Nixon as its August “Member of the Month”!

The Cooper Group
October 16, 2019

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers Third Boat to Plimsoll

The Cooper Group
October 16, 2019
Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers Third Boat to Plimsoll

Blakeley BoatWorks recently completed the 1,600 HP mv Joanne C for Plimsoll Marine.

The Cooper Group
October 14, 2019

Cooper Consolidated Safety Summit

The Cooper Group
October 14, 2019
Cooper Consolidated Safety Summit

From May 15 to July 31, Cooper Consolidated held its bi-annual Safety Summit.

The Cooper Group
October 11, 2019

2019 Rubber Ducky Regatta

The Cooper Group
October 11, 2019
2019 Rubber Ducky Regatta

Cooper/T. Smith was once again a proud sponsor of the Ronald McDonald House’s Rubber Ducky Regatta held on October 5 at Cooper Riverside Park.

Tagged: rubber ducky regatta

The Cooper Group
October 9, 2019

SCI Mountain Challenge

The Cooper Group
October 9, 2019
SCI Mountain Challenge

The 2019 Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) Mountain Challenge was held September 26 – 29 in Maine. Representing Cooper Consolidated were Erik Cooper, Anthony Almerico (CTS Mooring), and Charlie Gottbrath, who were awarded Third Place - Varsity in Course Completion and Philanthropy.

Tagged: sci, mountain challenge, cooper consolidated

The Cooper Group
October 8, 2019

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 3rd Quarter 2019

The Cooper Group
October 8, 2019
Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 3rd Quarter 2019

The Q3 2019 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

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The Cooper Group
October 1, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Mary Ann McMillion, Cooper Consolidated

The Cooper Group
October 1, 2019
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Mary Ann McMillion, Cooper Consolidated

Mary Ann McMillion began her career with Cooper Consolidated in 1998 as a secretary. She now serves as Logistics Manager, responsible for overseeing the dispatch team, which includes Mile 164, Nucor, Darrow, and Mile 207.

Tagged: We Are, cooper consolidated, employee, spotlight

The Cooper Group
September 23, 2019

USCG Award Ceremony

The Cooper Group
September 23, 2019
USCG Award Ceremony

Members of Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring, were recently honored for their role in the recovery of a man overboard on the Mississippi River.

The Cooper Group
September 3, 2019

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Ed Laurendine, Senior Vice President (Retired)

The Cooper Group
September 3, 2019
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Ed Laurendine, Senior Vice President (Retired)

Ed Laurendine, retired Senior Vice President, reflects on his 41 years in the bulk stevedoring business and how the industry has grown and changed in that time.

The Cooper Group
August 23, 2019
Cooper Consolidated

Cooper Consolidated Relaunches Website

The Cooper Group
August 23, 2019
Cooper Consolidated
Cooper Consolidated Relaunches Website

We’re pleased to announce the relaunch of the Cooper Consolidated website!

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