Thanks to a rising economy bolstered by the record production and export of petroleum and its products, barge rates are rising again—but coal, grains and frac sand are all contributing… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Alert calling on marine facility managers to better assess and, if needed, replace mooring bollards in order to prevent vessel breakaways… Read More
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At the recently concluded Inland Marine Expo, Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC), spoke eloquently about the importance of transportation networks—especially water transport networks—to soy farmers. Read More
Master Marine, Bayou la Batre, Ala., announced May 10 that it has delivered the mv. Sam P. Hise to Waterfont Services Company. It is the third of four 67- by… Read More
Port Milwaukee announced May 30 that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has appointed Adam Schlicht as municipal port director. In this position, Schlicht will direct operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a… Read More
May 21 was the Louisville Propeller Club’s Maritime Day Ceremony. The “Laying of the Wreath” honoring sailors and rivermen who have lost their lives in service of the nation’s waterways,… Read More
The Corps of Engineers Missouri River Basin Water Management Division announced May 22 it has increased releases from Fort Peck and Garrison dams due to high inflows from rapidly melting… Read More
Conrad Industries Inc., Morgan City, La., on May 15 announced net income of $586,000, or 12 cents per share, for the first quarter of 2018. That compares with net income… Read More
I am in the process of renewing my license as Master of Towing Vessels upon the Western Rivers. This will be my 11th issue, which covers a span of 55… Read More
