The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) has announced the schedule for its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River. Four public meetings will be held aboard the mv. Mississippi in… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
Kirby Corporation on July 29 reported net earnings for the second quarter of $10.2 million, or $0.17 per share, compared with earnings of $25.0 million or $0.42 per share for the 2020 second quarter. Consolidated revenues for… Read More
The St. Louis Engineer District recently awarded a $7.2 million contract to Luhr Brothers Inc. of Columbia, Ill., to construct a Mississippi River habitat restoration project. The project is… Read More
The Rock Island Engineer District has released the Mississippi River Project Master Plan with Integrated Environmental Assessment for Pools 11–22 of the Upper Mississippi River. A public comment period… Read More
The Little Rock Port Authority voted in new leadership during its July 21 meeting. The board’s new officers are Chair Joe Bailey, Vice Chair Bobby Brown and Treasurer Clay… Read More
Port Houston reported on July 12 another record June, with containers leading the way. This June was the highest June on record for containers at Port Houston, with a… Read More
Korean engine manufacturer HSD Engine has chosen ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT as a partner for its marine engine performance optimization platform. HSD Engine will offer ABB’s diagnostics and… Read More
The Galveston Engineer District is partnering with state and local officials to bring a new round of fresh sand to Galveston Island’s Babe’s Beach. The district is working… Read More
Big River Wheels LLC, a James Marine Inc. affiliate, has announced the purchase of Big River Propeller LLC. James Marine is headquartered in Paducah, Ky., while Big River Propeller… Read More
Riverview Boat Store LLC, a provider of groceries and supplies based at Mile 557 on the Upper Mississippi River in Bellevue, Iowa, and its sister company, Riverview Tug… Read More
