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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.

Pilot Roman Cail, Ingram Barge Company Capt. Roman Cail

Pilot Roman Cail, Ingram Barge Company

February 17, 2023

Having recently become a full-time pilot for Ingram Barge Company, Roman Cail is part of a younger generation of towboatmen moving up and taking over. Like so many towboatmen, Cail… Read More

Haun Reflects On 28 Years As WTWA Chairman, 48 Years With Parker Towing  At a recent Parker Towing christening, Charlie Haun, right, stands with his family: Chas Haun (son); Alison (daughter) and Jared Phillips and their children; and wife Alice Parker Haun. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Haun Reflects On 28 Years As WTWA Chairman, 48 Years With Parker Towing 

January 27, 2023

With today’s mobile workforce, longevity in any one place isn’t as commonplace as it used to be. Decades spent in voluntary leadership, even less common. But one place where long-term… Read More

Cook's Corner: Work Smarter, Not Harder Copycat KFC fried chicken.

Cook’s Corner: Work Smarter, Not Harder

January 26, 2023

Our company, American Commercial Barge Line, continually employs better ways to manage everyday tasks, such as being safe on tow or in the galley and smarter ways to handle emergencies. Read More

Todd Discusses AWO Role, What Makes Maritime Industry Special Clark Todd, president and CEO of Blessey Marine Services, was elected chairman of The American Waterways Operators in May 2022. (WJ file photo by Frank McCormack)

Todd Discusses AWO Role, What Makes Maritime Industry Special

January 20, 2023

Clark Todd has been president of Blessey Marine Services, a New Orleans-based towboat and barge company specializing in the transport of tank barges, since 2007. In December 2021, he also… Read More

Howard, RiverWorks Discovery Find Innovative Ways To Tell Industry’s Story RiverWorks Discovery

Howard, RiverWorks Discovery Find Innovative Ways To Tell Industry’s Story

January 20, 2023

The year was 2006, and Errin Howard, mother of three, had just quit her job leading a Cincinnati-based environmental education program to stay home with her children. Then came a call… Read More

State Of The Industry: Infrastructure, Carbon, Recruitment Define Promise, Challenges Of Year Ahead As the new year begins, the inland barge and towing industry looks ahead to some interesting challenges. (WJ file photo by John Shoulberg)

State Of The Industry: Infrastructure, Carbon, Recruitment Define Promise, Challenges Of Year Ahead

January 20, 2023

Ongoing infrastructure investment, a push toward decarbonization and the challenge of recruiting the next generation of inland mariners are all defining the coming year’s challenges for the inland waterways. As… Read More

‘Record-Breaking’ River Bell Awards Held In Paducah Jim Guidry addresses the audience after receiving the River Bell Award. (Photo by Brad Rankin, courtesy of Seamen's Church Institute)

‘Record-Breaking’ River Bell Awards Held In Paducah

December 22, 2022

For the 22nd year, Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) welcomed members of the inland river transportation community for the River Bell Awards Luncheon. This year, the sold-out event was held immediately… Read More

Captain’s Poem Captures ’88 Low-Water Drama

December 21, 2022

This fall’s low water brought to mind the drought of 1988, when the barge industry faced similar hardships. Capt. Mike Rushing, now owner of Rushing Marine Service, participated in two… Read More

Cook's Corner: Merry Christmas And Stay Safe On The River Tasty parmesan chicken.

Cook’s Corner: Merry Christmas And Stay Safe On The River

December 20, 2022

Busy during the holidays? Here are some good quick recipes to keep everyone happy and smiling! The parmesan chicken recipe really is quick and easy. All you are really doing… Read More

2022: The Annual Review Of Waterway Events 2022 Annual Review

2022: The Annual Review Of Waterway Events

December 16, 2022

For the river industry, 2022 was defined by an unprecedented global drought and heat wave.  The summer broke records for heat and drought all over the northern hemisphere and stopped… Read More

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