Shelley Byrne, Author at The Waterways Journal

Ferry Business Thrives Following Unexpected Bridge Closure The Anderson Ferry, a more than 200-year-old ferry connecting Constance, Ky., to Cincinnati, Ohio, across the Ohio River, has more than doubled its business since November 11, when a fire shut down a major bridge over the river. (Photo by Paul Anderson)

The Anderson Ferry, a more than 200-year-old ferry connecting Constance, Ky., to Cincinnati, Ohio, across the Ohio River, has more than doubled its business since November 11, when a fire shut down a major bridge over the river. (Photo by Paul Anderson)

Ferry Business Thrives Following Unexpected Bridge Closure

December 11, 2020

A 203-year-old ferry business is booming after a wreck disabled a major bridge in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. “It’s probably the busiest we’ve ever been at one… Read More

Nashville Corps Barge, Incinerator Burn Through Debris Lead Operator Jesse Neal operates the grapple crane on the PRIDE of the Cumberland, placing debris into an air curtain burner on a new floating barge in Lake Cumberland near Waitsboro Recreation Area in Somerset, Ky. (Photo by Lee Roberts, Nashville Engineer District)

Lead Operator Jesse Neal operates the grapple crane on the PRIDE of the Cumberland, placing debris into an air curtain burner on a new floating barge in Lake Cumberland near Waitsboro Recreation Area in Somerset, Ky. (Photo by Lee Roberts, Nashville Engineer District)

Nashville Corps Barge, Incinerator Burn Through Debris

December 11, 2020

A new floating barge equipped with a special incinerator is helping the Nashville Engineer District to efficiently dispose of stumps, logs and driftwood debris. The incinerator barge began… Read More

Flexibility, Adaptation Assist Wheeling Area River Businesses Empire Diversified Energy closed on a $26 million dock and wharf bond December 1. (Photo courtesy of Empire Diversified Energy)

Empire Diversified Energy closed on a $26 million dock and wharf bond December 1. (Photo courtesy of Empire Diversified Energy)

Flexibility, Adaptation Assist Wheeling Area River Businesses

December 4, 2020

Businesses in and around Wheeling, W.Va., are finding cost-effective river transportation solutions for their needs, revitalizing an area once primarily known for coal production. Manufacturers in the region… Read More

Castlen Nears Terminal Completion The bright green conveyor system stands out at Castlen Enterprises’ new terminal along the Ohio River in Owensboro, Ky. (Photo courtesy of Castlen Enterprises)

The bright green conveyor system stands out at Castlen Enterprises’ new terminal along the Ohio River in Owensboro, Ky. (Photo courtesy of Castlen Enterprises)

Castlen Nears Terminal Completion

November 30, 2020

Castlen Enterprises expects to complete construction soon on a river terminal that will serve sister company Castlen Steel as well as other customers. Construction began in May adjacent… Read More

Cincinnati Feels Impact Of Bridge Closure After Fiery Wreck A crash between two commercial trucks on the Brent Spence Bridge in Covington, Ky., on November 11 briefly closed the Ohio River. The bridge, the major connection across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati region, is expected to remain closed until late December. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

A crash between two commercial trucks on the Brent Spence Bridge in Covington, Ky., on November 11 briefly closed the Ohio River. The bridge, the major connection across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati region, is expected to remain closed until late December. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

Cincinnati Feels Impact Of Bridge Closure After Fiery Wreck

November 25, 2020

A wreck and fire on a major bridge across the Ohio River in the Cincinnati, Ohio, region earlier this month continues to hamper transportation, although the river itself has… Read More

ACBL Honors Knoy, Duplantis By Renaming Towboats The triple-screw mv. Mark K. Knoy, named for ACBL’s recently retired president and CEO, sports EMD engines that produce 11,100 hp.

The triple-screw mv. Mark K. Knoy, named for ACBL’s recently retired president and CEO, sports EMD engines that produce 11,100 hp.

Author: Shelley Byrne

Ferry Business Thrives Following Unexpected Bridge Closure

Nashville Corps Barge, Incinerator Burn Through Debris

Flexibility, Adaptation Assist Wheeling Area River Businesses

Castlen Nears Terminal Completion

Cincinnati Feels Impact Of Bridge Closure After Fiery Wreck

ACBL Honors Knoy, Duplantis By Renaming Towboats

Nucor Breaks Ground On Steel Plant Along Ohio River

National Waterways Conference Meeting Examines Potential Congressional Actions

CORBA Looks At Coal Tonnage Reductions

Illinois Waterway Conference Includes Navigation Focus