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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!
October 31, 2024
Blakeley BoatWorks, Cooper Marine
The Cooper Group
Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers M/V Claire Ellen to ...

Blakeley BoatWorks is proud to announce the completion and delivery of Hull 107, formally named M/V Claire Ellen, to Cooper Marine’s Louisiana operations. 

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers M/V Claire Ellen to Cooper Marine-Louisiana
October 8, 2024
The Cooper Group
3rd Quarter Coop Scoop is Now Available!
3rd Quarter Coop Scoop is Now Available!
The Cooper Group
June 23, 2020

Shaping the Global Economy: Crescent Towing - Savannah

The Cooper Group
June 23, 2020
Shaping the Global Economy: Crescent Towing - Savannah

With the expansion of the Panama Canal, large vessels classified as Panamax, Post-Panamax and Neo-Panamax are being deployed to the Port of Savannah.

Tagged: crescent towing, savannah, global economy, cargo, panamax, panama canal

The Cooper Group
June 1, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Captain Greg Gardner

The Cooper Group
June 1, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Captain Greg Gardner

Following in his father's footsteps as a ship captain, Greg is a proud member of the Cooper Marine and Timberlands team.

Tagged: We Are, CMT, Cooper Marine and Timberlands

The Cooper Group
May 26, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Zack Saupe, Wheelman

The Cooper Group
May 26, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Zack Saupe, Wheelman

Zack takes satisfaction in knowing that each towing job he works is different, each presenting their own unique set of challenges.

Tagged: We Are, crescent towing

The Cooper Group
May 14, 2020

Mooring Team Capsized, Rescued

The Cooper Group
May 14, 2020
Mooring Team Capsized, Rescued

On April 20, multiple Cooper/T. Smith (CTS) Mooring boats were at work on the Mississippi River when the unthinkable happened. While securing ship mooring lines to the head buoy at Darrow, Mile 179, a Mooring boat capsized, plummeting its four crew members into the dangerous waterway.

Tagged: water rescue, cooper/t. smith mooring

The Cooper Group
May 11, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Penny Burney, C/PA

The Cooper Group
May 11, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Penny Burney, C/PA

Part of the Cooper/Ports America team since 1997, Penny Burney has honed a number of skills in her 23 years with the Houston-based company.

Tagged: cooper/ports america, c/pa, We Are

The Cooper Group
May 7, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Essential Workers

The Cooper Group
May 7, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Essential Workers

Our team is Essential!

Tagged: essential workers, covid-19, We Are

The Cooper Group
May 7, 2020

Cosco Shipping Donates Masks

The Cooper Group
May 7, 2020
Cosco Shipping Donates Masks

Cosco Shipping donated a shipment of masks to essential workers.

Tagged: covid-19, essential workers, cosco

The Cooper Group
April 14, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Richard Pipkins, CMT

The Cooper Group
April 14, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Richard Pipkins, CMT

Richard Pipkins is responsible for keeping CMT’s cranes and equipment running efficiently.

Tagged: We Are, CMT, Cooper Marine and Timberlands, cooper consolidated

The Cooper Group
April 13, 2020

Mississippi River Rescue

The Cooper Group
April 13, 2020
Mississippi River Rescue

During the 38th-annual Mississippi Valley Trade and Transport Conference held in New Orleans in February, Cooper Consolidated’s Port Manager Kenny Burnsed assisted with a rescue on the raging Mississippi River.

Tagged: mississippi river, rescue, cooper consolidated

The Cooper Group
April 9, 2020

Perdido Queen Refurb at Blakeley BoatWorks

The Cooper Group
April 9, 2020
Perdido Queen Refurb at Blakeley BoatWorks

In January the Perdido Queen, a dinner cruise vessel operating from the Mobile Convention Center, was transported to Blakeley BoatWorks for refurbishment.

Tagged: blakeley boatworks, perdido queen

The Cooper Group
April 6, 2020

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 1st Quarter, 2020

The Cooper Group
April 6, 2020
Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 1st Quarter, 2020

The Q1 2020 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

Tagged: Coop Scoop

The Cooper Group
March 26, 2020

To Our Team, THANK YOU

The Cooper Group
March 26, 2020
To Our Team, THANK YOU

To our employees, thank you for taking such extraordinary measures to stay healthy, safe, and to keep our economy moving.

Tagged: We Are

The Cooper Group
March 9, 2020

Blakeley BoatWorks Maintenance & Electrical Department Overview

The Cooper Group
March 9, 2020
Blakeley BoatWorks Maintenance & Electrical Department Overview

From new construction, builds, or service and repair, Blakeley BoatWorks is the one-stop shop for your marine vessel needs.

Tagged: blakeley boatworks, shipyard, shipbuilding, marine repair

The Cooper Group
February 20, 2020

High River in February's Biz New Orleans

The Cooper Group
February 20, 2020
High River in February's Biz New Orleans

Members of the maritime industry share the dangers and business challenges of a mightier than usual Mississippi River.

Tagged: high river, biz new orleans

The Cooper Group
February 18, 2020

CMT Implements New Technology

The Cooper Group
February 18, 2020
CMT Implements New Technology

As the Gulf Coast’s premier cargo handler, Cooper Marine and Timberlands utilizes advanced technological innovations to add value for our customers.

Tagged: Cooper Marine and Timberlands

The Cooper Group
February 3, 2020

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Tina Adams, Crescent Towing

The Cooper Group
February 3, 2020
We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Tina Adams, Crescent Towing

Director of Administration for Crescent Towing, Tina Adams has worn many hats throughout her career, including becoming the first female dispatcher at Crescent Towing - New Orleans.

Tagged: we are, crescent towing

The Cooper Group
January 21, 2020

Shaping the Global Economy: Limestone

The Cooper Group
January 21, 2020
Shaping the Global Economy: Limestone

With more than 32 million tons moved annually, Limestone quarrying is a key industry served by the U.S. tugboat, pushboat, and barge industry.

Tagged: global economy

The Cooper Group
January 13, 2020

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 4th Quarter, 2019

The Cooper Group
January 13, 2020
Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: 4th Quarter, 2019

The Q4 2019 edition of our Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

Tagged: Coop Scoop

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.

Tagged: blakeley boatworks

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