Archive: 2021
Opening Session- State of the Industry Moving forward from a yearlong pandemic that fractured global commodity supply chains and into a world where COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out, how is the inland marine industry really doing? What effects remain on petroleum, chemicals and other markets? What should we expect with grain barge movements? Learn about the problems the industry has faced, how they are being addressed and overcome and new opportunities that are beginning to emerge as we calculate the impacts on towing companies, shippers and the economy and look toward the future. Read More
Petroleum Service Corporation (PSC), a Baton Rouge, La.-based provider of tankerman and product handling and logistics services for the marine transportation, terminal, chemical and refining industries, has announced its… Read More
Scientists, engineers and contractors were scheduled to begin installing a temporary, experimental underwater Acoustic Deterrent System, or uADS, at Mississippi River Lock and Dam 19 between Keokuk, Iowa, and Hamilton, Ill.,… Read More
I always learn something from the Old Boat Column—and also have the fun of my memory being kicked a little down the river. Keith Norrington’s article on Twilight on… Read More
The St. Paul Engineer District is donating three acres of historic riverfront property to the city of Minneapolis. The land sits behind the lock and dam at Upper… Read More
The Kentucky Water Transportation Advisory Board has approved funding a guardrail project at the Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Development Authority following additional funding being made available by the state. Read More
Cooper Marine & Timberlands (CMT) announced it has expanded its logistics and business development team through its promotion of Strickler Adams to director of marine logistics and hiring… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest U.S. provider of dredging services, has announced new dredging awards worth $60.9 million. The company announced the four contracts… Read More
