The St. Louis Engineer District announced April 15 that the main, 1,200-foot lock chamber at Melvin Price Lock and Dam (Lock and Dam 26) has reopened. The project required a… Read More
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The Waterways Journal has announced the recipients of the 2025 IMX 40 Under 40 Awards, which recognizes young professionals for their hard work and dedication to the inland marine industry. The… Read More
The second panel at the recently concluded River and Marine Industry Seminar, hosted by the Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association, featured a wide-ranging discussion on technologies affecting the inland… Read More
Mile 166 Fleet The Port of South Louisiana is one of the largest tonnage ports in the Western Hemisphere… Read More
Cathy Hammond The Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award, awarded annually by the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB), honors an individual whose career reflects a commitment to community service, professional excellence… Read More
The Kaskaskia Regional Port District, making use of a $2.7 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, has completed the installation of a new conveyor at KRPD #2. The… Read More
Many within the maritime community are welcoming President Donald Trump’s executive order prioritizing maritime revitalization, released April 9. Over the days and weeks that follow, maritime interests will study the… Read More
By Jacob Zdrojewski, Chicago Engineer District The Chicago Engineer District remains committed to maintaining a safe and fully functioning navigation system within Calumet Harbor and River. As part of this effort,… Read More
By Kyle Cappotto, Special to The Waterways Journal Dams and reservoirs are critically important infrastructure. They provide flood control, water for drinking and irrigation, and recreational opportunities. Many dams were built… Read More
The University of Georgia’s Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS) will offer a new 3.5-day course titled “Sustainable Sediment Management” June 3-6. The course will be held in Athens, Ga.,… Read More
