MobileOps and Baron Weather have announced a strategic partnership to integrate maritime weather intelligence into the MobileOps fleet management platform. The partnership will embed Baron Weather’s… 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.
On May 15, Conrad Industries reported quarterly results for the first quarter of 2026. For the quarter ending March 31, the company reported net income of $3.2 million and… Read More
Lockport Lock, Illinois Waterway River Mile 291.1, fully reopened to navigation May 19 after a temporary closure that began March 31 to complete essential infrastructure repairs and maintenance activities,… Read More
Jason Aristides is founder and CEO of Open Tug, an innovative software platform completely dedicated to making barge operations faster, safer, more efficient and more profitable. Since 2019, Open Tug… Read More
A technology provider focused on inland marine logistics is working to reduce inefficiencies in barge transportation by improving data visibility and operational decision-making, according to its chief executive. Jason… Read More
The Columbia-Snake River system remains a critical export corridor but faces ongoing legal, regulatory and economic pressures, according to the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA). In an interview… Read More
When the U.S.S. Kidd returns to Baton Rouge this spring, the World War II destroyer will have a new look, but most importantly, a longer lifespan and a brighter future. Read More
Spread across 70 acres in Port Arthur, Texas, with 3,100 feet of waterfront on the Sabine-Neches Canal and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Vessel Repair is a diversified shipyard built to… Read More
Parker Towing Company is focusing on growing its diverse business lines while reinvesting in its fleet of vessels and hopper barges and positioning itself for future demand. Last year, the… Read More
An unsuspecting observer probably wouldn’t think much of the little tugboat, with its green handrails and yellow stripes, moving up and down the Mississippi. At first glance, it’s impossible to… Read More
