The National Waterways Foundation report released this month on U.S. waterways’ economic competitiveness is very timely, coming as it does after news about ramped-up investment in U.S. waterways infrastructure. Read More
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A highlight of the 2022 Inland Marine Expo, held May 23-25 in St. Louis, was the ‘Industry Proud’ Awards Luncheon. Cherrie Felder, vice president of Channel Shipyard, was honored with… Read More
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the association representing shipyards throughout the United States, has announced the recipients of its 2022 Shipyard Safety Awards, which include awards for “excellence… Read More
John L. Bludworth III, John L. “Johnny” Bludworth III, born July 9, 1943, in Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home in Hockley, Texas, on May 15,… Read More
The Jefferson County (Mo.) Port Authority (JCPA) announced May 19 that it has secured a $25 million grant from the state of Missouri to develop a container facility at… Read More
The Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee recently passed its version of the Water Resources Development Act out of committee—unanimously. It included a provision to permanently change the cost-share… Read More
On April 27, at a press conference at America’s Central Port in Granite City, Ill., leaders and officials of southwest Illinois celebrated the re-accreditation by the Federal Emergency Management… Read More
Frank Johnson. Frank Johnson has retired as assistant vice president-vessel operations for Ingram Barge Company. He was with Ingram for more than 30 years, joining the company… Read More
A Riverman’s Memoir Of His Riverman Father By Capt. Gregory L Smith Editor’s note: Larry Mason Smith passed away March 29 (see WJ, April 18). His… Read More
The Alabama Port Authority released its April 2022 results for container volumes through the Port of Mobile on May 10, showing a 39.7 percent increase over April 2021 volumes. Read More
