The McAlpine Locks and Dam project was recognized with two awards presented by the National Weather Service during a recent ceremony held at the facility near Louisville, Ky. “It’s an… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
October was the biggest month ever for loaded exports at Port Houston, up 6 percent compared to October 2022, the port announced November 16. Port Houston’s loaded exports are up… Read More
The St. Paul Engineer District is seeking comments on the draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for issuing an outgrant involving property at the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam… Read More
Cargill, ADM/ARTCO, the Eckstein Charitable Trust, Ingram Barge Company, American Commercial Barge Line and Marquette Transportation all know where their future—and the future of waterways commerce—lies. That’s why they are… Read More
Two meetings, one for industry and one for the public, are planned December 5 regarding the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. The complex and innovative ecosystem restoration project is being constructed… Read More
Thomas A. “Tom” DeHart, 88, of Morehead, Ky., died November 4. He was a longtime chief engineer for Ashland Oil Inc. and Marathon Ashland Petroleum. Following service in the U.S. Read More
We reported earlier that this year’s dredging expenses by the Corps of Engineers to keep channels open in this season of low water would total about $20 million – versus… Read More
Middle River Marine LLC, a full-service harbor and fleeting company headquartered in Mokena, Ill., Mile 198 on the Illinois Waterway, welcomed three boats into its fleet recently. The christening ceremony… Read More
Excell Marine Corporation, the Cincinnati-based barge line affiliate of McNational Inc., recently renamed one of its towboats the mv. Mike Bechtold. Originally named Barbara Brent and then, most recently, Chip… Read More
Two crewmen of the mv. San D, an 800 hp. towboat owned by Parker Towing Company, Tuscaloosa, Ala., were recognized recently for rescuing the occupants of a jon boat that… Read More
