America’s waterways remain one of the nation’s greatest economic assets, carrying the commodities and products that support agriculture, manufacturing, energy production and international trade. Maintaining that system requires a… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
The West Calcasieu Port announced on June 3 the purchase of an additional 172 acres of waterfront property along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Funding for the property acquisition… Read More
For the ninth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
Ever flowing, ever changing, waterborne commerce has remained central to the American experience throughout its nearly 250-year history. The United States exists as a unified nation in large part… Read More
Laborde Products recently repowered Canal Barge Company’s mv. Hallie M. Merrick with two Mitsubishi 312R Tier 3 engines rated at 1,100 hp. At 1,800 rpm. Canal Barge Company has… Read More
There have been a total of 61 Jones Act waivers reported by MarAd that can be viewed in brief at https://www.waterwaysjournal.net/2026/05/01/jones-act-waivers-reported-by-marad/ as of May 22. Additional details for… Read More
MobileOps and Baron Weather have announced a strategic partnership to integrate maritime weather intelligence into the MobileOps fleet management platform. The partnership will embed Baron Weather’s… Read More
The House Appropriations Committee marked up and passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill May 20. The bill includes approximately $9.8… Read More
On May 15, Conrad Industries reported quarterly results for the first quarter of 2026. For the quarter ending March 31, the company reported net income of $3.2 million and… Read More
Lockport Lock, Illinois Waterway River Mile 291.1, fully reopened to navigation May 19 after a temporary closure that began March 31 to complete essential infrastructure repairs and maintenance activities,… Read More
