The Cooper Group

February 14, 2022

VMA Port Day

The Cooper Group

February 14, 2022

CP&O management visited Richmond, Virginia, as part of the Virginia Maritime Association’s (VMA) annual Port Day.

The Cooper Group

February 1, 2022

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Matt Wilkins, CSA

The Cooper Group

February 1, 2022

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Matt Wilkins, CSA

As Maintenance Manager for CSA at the Port of Mobile, Matt oversees the service and repair of the company’s specialized equipment.

The Cooper Group

January 31, 2022

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers M/V Green Wave to Plimsoll Marine

The Cooper Group

January 31, 2022

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers M/V Green Wave to Plimsoll Marine

Blakeley BoatWorks successfully completed construction of M/V Green Wave, a fully compliant, state-of-the-art Subchapter M inland push boat.

The Cooper Group

January 26, 2022

Grab a Line and Zero Awards 2021

The Cooper Group

January 26, 2022

Congratulations to Cooper/T. Smith Mooring employees Andrew Wahlen and Zack Crouchet, recipients of the company’s 2021 Grab-a-Line Award and Zero Award, respectively.

The Cooper Group

January 10, 2022

Cooper Lumber Strengthens Southeastern Footprint with Acquisition of Seago Lumber Co.

The Cooper Group

January 10, 2022

Cooper Lumber Strengthens Southeastern Footprint with Acquisition of Seago Lumber Co.

Cooper Marine & Timberlands is excited to announce the acquisition of Seago Lumber Company.

The Cooper Group

January 6, 2022

CP&O and Ceres to Join Forces in Virginia

The Cooper Group

January 6, 2022

CP&O and Ceres to Join Forces in Virginia

Two experienced organizations join under one umbrella to provide growth and efficiency at the Port of Virginia.

The Cooper Group

January 4, 2022

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Kimberly Billups, CP&O

The Cooper Group

January 4, 2022

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Kimberly Billups, CP&O

Kimberly Billups has been part of the CP&O team since 2002, though she came to the industry from an unexpected place.

The Cooper Group

December 22, 2021

Merry Christmas from the Cooper Group

The Cooper Group

December 22, 2021

To our colleagues across North America, on our coasts and inland waterways, Merry Christmas from the Cooper Group of Companies.

The Cooper Group

December 15, 2021

Coop Scoop Company Newsletter: Q4, 2021

The Cooper Group

December 15, 2021

The Q4 2021 Coop Scoop company newsletter is now available!

The Cooper Group

December 15, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Alan Bates, Cooper Consolidated

The Cooper Group

December 15, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Alan Bates, Cooper Consolidated

With more than 44 years of experience, Alan Bates, Maintenance Supervisor, Cooper Consolidated, is responsible for keeping the company's cranes afloat with booms in the air.

The Cooper Group

December 8, 2021

Captain and Deckhand Meetings

The Cooper Group

December 8, 2021

Safety training and continuing education are pivotal to building and maintaining a successful team.

The Cooper Group

December 6, 2021

Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert

The Cooper Group

December 6, 2021

The Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert returned to the banks of the Mississippi River this year.

The Cooper Group

December 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Charles Cherrington, Cooper/Ports America

The Cooper Group

December 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Charles Cherrington, Cooper/Ports America

Charles Cherrington became interested in the maritime industry at an early age. So much so that after graduating high school he decided to make it his career.

The Cooper Group

November 17, 2021

C/PA Celebrates Five Years

The Cooper Group

November 17, 2021

Cooper/Ports America (C/PA) celebrated its five-year anniversary on November 12 with an employee party at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston.

The Cooper Group

November 16, 2021

First Liquid Vessel Transfer

The Cooper Group

November 16, 2021

Cooper Marine and Timberlands recently handled its first liquid vessel transfer, or lightering operation, on the Mobile River.

The Cooper Group

November 10, 2021

Hooks Lake Developments

The Cooper Group

November 10, 2021

A high-capacity material handler has been added to the facility, designed to increase throughput.

The Cooper Group

November 4, 2021

Blakeley BoatWorks/Cooper Marine & Timberlands Farm Forum

The Cooper Group

November 4, 2021

Blakeley BoatWorks/Cooper Marine & Timberlands Farm Forum

Management from Cooper Marine and Timberlands and Blakeley BoatWorks recently gathered for the 2021 Cooper Marine and Timberlands/Blakeley BoatWorks Farm Forum.

The Cooper Group

November 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Jesse Goodwin, Blakeley BoatWorks

The Cooper Group

November 1, 2021

We Are Cooper/T. Smith: Jesse Goodwin, Blakeley BoatWorks

Jesse Goodwin is responsible for ensuring vessels at Blakeley BoatWorks are assembled correctly, safely, and efficiently.

The Cooper Group

October 27, 2021

Workboat Names Its 10 Significant Boats of 2021

The Cooper Group

October 27, 2021

Workboat Names Its 10 Significant Boats of 2021

WorkBoat has announced its 10 Significant Boats of 2021, and we’re honored to have the Gretchen V. Cooper included among them!

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

CP&O Sets Record

The Cooper Group

October 20, 2021

CP&O set a new company record for container moves.