Ports of Indiana has been awarded two federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to strengthen security infrastructure and assessment capabilities at its Burns Harbor and… Read More
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The United States Coast Guard is extending deadlines for licenses and other credentials due to the federal government shutdown. The National Maritime Center and all regional examination centers… Read More
Turn Services recently announced the retirement of Mario Munoz, who will step down at the end of November. Having joined Turn Services after an extensive career in river transportation,… Read More
Kirby Corporation has announced net earnings for the third quarter ending September 30 of $92.5 million or $1.65 per share, compared with earnings of $90.0 million, or $1.55 per… Read More
Baxter Southern, Howden US Specialty Howden US Specialty LLC has recently hired Baxter Southern as US Practice Head of Marine. Southern enters his position at Howden with nearly 30 years… Read More
Port Freeport in Texas received two Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes recently, coinciding with the port’s 100th anniversary. The cranes arrived September 22, transported fully erected aboard a heavy-lift vessel. Read More
Orion Group Holdings, a leading specialty construction company based in Houston has announced its third quarter financial results. The company provides infrastructure and industrial services such as construction and dredging. Read More
The Alabama Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile announced an agreement October 28 to proceed with construction of a new, 1,300-foot container berth at the Port of Mobile. The $131… Read More
For two months, the “20 Years Ago” section of The Waterways Journal’s “This Week” column (see page 14 in this issue) has featured stories of rescue operations and recovery… Read More
The National Rivers Hall of Fame, located at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa, has announced a pair of inductees for the hall of fame class… Read More


