The U.S. Maritime Administration announced more than $653 million in grants for 41 port improvement projects under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) on November 3. Awards announced… Read More
Archive: 2023
The November 8 ribbon-cutting and open house on Helm Fertilizer’s expanded barge terminal at Helena, Ark., was a long time coming. The expansion more than doubles the length… Read More
When a vessel is named for a person, the dedication ceremony always takes on a deeper meaning. That certainly was true of the October 12 vessel dedication held at… Read More
After looking at climate and temperature data for October, scientists now say 2023 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record. One effect of those higher temperatures… Read More
A new report released by Mike Hooks LLC showcases the dredging industry’s strengths and highlights the advantages it provides to American taxpayers. The United States is in the midst… Read More
Cummins Inc. announced November 4 that its proposal to jointly develop a methanol kit for its QSK60 engine as part of the Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI)… Read More
Cletus J. Whelan Cletus J. Whelan, 92, of Columbia, Illinois, left this world for his next journey surrounded by family on October 29, 2023. He is preceded in death by… Read More
In 1880 there was a small towboat built at Wheeling, W.Va., that would prove to have a very versatile career over the nearly 40 years that it existed. The sternwheel… Read More
While the more economical cost and other advantages of waterborne transportation have always been recognized, appreciated and taken advantage of by shippers, their traditional caveats have had to do with… Read More
Separate fiscal year 2024 spending measures that impact the waterways industry passed both chambers of Congress, but Democrats warn only one enjoys the type of bipartisan support to make it… Read More
