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JE Dunn-Alberici JV Breaks Ground on $3.2B Texas Shipyard

October 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

JE Dunn-Alberici JV begins construction on $3.2B Texas shipyard.
Shipyard will manufacture manned and autonomous ships.
Initial site spans 835 acres with potential expansion to 4,400 acres.
Project features three overlapping phases.

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Strategic Implications

This development may signal a significant expansion of US shipbuilding capacity, which could have implications for the global maritime industry. The investment in a greenfield shipyard suggests a long-term commitment to domestic ship production, which may impact international trade and defense strategies.

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What Happened

First Greenfield Shipyard in US Since World War II Under Construction

A joint venture between JE Dunn and Alberici has begun construction on a $3.2 billion shipyard in Texas, marking the first greenfield shipyard to be built in the US since World War II. The shipyard, located at the Port of Brownsville, will manufacture manned, autonomy-capable, and autonomous ships for military contractor Saronic. The project is expected to progress in three overlapping phases, with the JV working with design partners Stantec and KPFF via the progressive design-build delivery method. This development was first reported by Construction Dive.

Source | Originally Published: October 12, 2026

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