A divided House Appropriations Committee advanced a FY024 spending bill that provides $9.57 billion for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That’s $910 million above the enacted level for the… Read More
Author: Waterways Journal
To The Editor: At the recent Inland Marine Expo (IMX) conference, we discussed changing weather conditions with a number of ports at our stand. From flooding to hurricanes, extreme weather… Read More
On June 8, CGB Marine hosted the Jim Pritchard Memorial Golf Outing at Annbriar Golf Course in Waterloo, Ill. The golf outing has long been a tradition in St. Louis… Read More
With its report from the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) last September representing the administration’s rationale, the Biden administration formally took the side of those salmon advocates who want to… Read More
For the sixth 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 contributions… Read More
St. Louis, Mo.-based grain trader and oil seed processor Bunge announced June 13 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Viterra, together with certain affiliates of Glencore PLC,… Read More
The Memphis Engineer District announced three contract awards June 5. Mississippi River Levees – System 6 Levee Gravel, Helena, Ark.—This $2.15 million project places gravel surfacing on the System 6… Read More
Thomas L. “Tom” Reeves, 73, well-known for his long career in the barge and towing industry, died June 12 after an accident at his home in St. Louis, Mo. He… Read More
Darlene Judd, 85, of New Richmond, Ohio, wife of well-known marine surveyor Capt. Bill Judd and herself a licensed river captain, died on May 21. She was very active in… Read More
The St. Louis Engineer District, in coordination with the non-federal sponsor, Kaskaskia Regional Port District, is hosting an in-person public meeting June 22 to discuss a navigation study for Kaskaskia… Read More
