As long as Glenn Hendon can recall, the towboat and barge industry has been part of his life. “As far back as I can remember, my dad was in the… Read More
Features
Stories on some of the unique and colorful people who populate the barge industry. Human-interest articles on companies and individuals who make a difference in people’s lives, all while keeping the boats and barges moving.
In early spring 1945, a young man snuck away from his home in Marion, Ky., near old Lock 50, without his parents’ knowledge. His name was Lonnie Ryan, and… Read More
This month marks the official retirement of Ed Weilbacher as general manager for the Kaskaskia Regional Port District. The Kaskaskia River, Illinois’ second-largest river, arises in east-central Illinois… Read More
These are just some of The Waterways Journal staff’s favorite photos from 2025. Read More
Most people who don’t work in the maritime industry experience the Mississippi River from afar. Camping along its banks, hiking alongside the current or just driving over its expanse… Read More
It was a love of the people and the relationships within the maritime industry that led George Leavell to change careers. Leavell began his career as a practicing… Read More
The Louisiana-based product-handling and site logistics company marks a milestone year with strategic growth and an investment in people. BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana-based product handling and site logistics company,… Read More
We Work The Waterways, Waterways Council Inc. and The Waterways Journal recently announced the winners of the 2025 We Work The Waterways photo contest. This year’s theme was “Faces of… Read More
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names may not recognize Morgan’s Landing on the Ohio River as a place, but the people at Belle of Louisville Riverboats do. When the Belle… Read More
Baton Rouge, La.-based Shamrock Marine has been serving river pilots, towing companies and tug operators on the Lower Mississippi River for more than two decades. What started in 2004 as… Read More
