Author: Waterways Journal

Charles F. “Chuck” Miller, 71, of Paducah, Ky., died December 11, 2019, at his residence. He was a purchasing agent for several barge companies including MEMCO, AEP, ACBL and Agri-Trans. Read More

The U.S. Omaha Engineer District announced February 15 that it has awarded a $37.4 million construction contract to Weston Solutions of Chester, Pa. The contract “keeps the team on track… Read More

Each year, the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) presents Environmental Excellence Awards to outstanding projects at its annual WEDA Environmental Summit and Exposition. In 2020, the awards will be announced on… Read More

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced additional work that it will accomplish with funding provided in Public Law 116-20, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Act, 2019, signed into… Read More

Registration is now open for WEDA’s Dredging Summit & Expo ‘20. The conference will take place at the new Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Houston, Texas, June 9–12. WEDA’s Dredging Summit… Read More

Between March 10 and March 14, more than 2,000 makers of every kind of crane, material handler, mixer, excavator, crusher, loader, conveyor and other heavy equipment will be exhibiting and… Read More

The outlook is bright for leading barge-maker Arcosa as it reported on February 26 that fourth-quarter 2019 revenues increased 19 percent to $446.9 million, with demand for barges anchoring the… Read More

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has chosen assistant secretary of the Army Rickey “R.D.” James to receive the 2020 Port Person of the Year award for his dedication… Read More

The executive committee of Waterways Council Inc. announced that it has named WCI senior vice president Deb Calhoun as interim president/CEO, effective February 18. WCI President/CEO Michael J. Toohey recently… Read More