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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.

Engineer Profile: Danny Pethan Danny Pethan

Engineer Profile: Danny Pethan

September 21, 2021

Raised on a farm in Boonville, Mo., a strategic point for the Santa Fe Trail in the 1820s because of its location on the Missouri River, Danny Pethan… Read More

Charity Pontoon Boat Traveler Publishes Book

September 10, 2021

Erich Mische floated down the Mississippi River from St. Paul, Minn., to Baton Rouge, La., last year on a converted pontoon boat to promote the nonprofit he serves as executive… Read More

Sinkler Joins Heart Of Illinois Regional Port District

September 10, 2021

The Heart of Illinois Regional Port District (branded as TransPORT) announced August 8 that Robert Sinkler, former commander of the Rock Island Engineer District, is joining the leadership team to… Read More

Everything You Need To Know About Catfish Fried catfish fillets.

Everything You Need To Know About Catfish

August 24, 2021

Where does most restaurant catfish come from? Most domestic catfish are raised in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana Is catfish farmed in other countries? Catfish is also… Read More

Retired Rear Admiral Nadeau Reflects On Leading District 8 John Nadeau.

Retired Rear Admiral Nadeau Reflects On Leading District 8

August 20, 2021

Recently retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. John Nadeau spoke with The Waterways Journal, reflecting on his experiences as commander of the Eighth Coast Guard District, often known as District… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Wieners, Williams, Wilson And Zea 49 Under 40

40 Under 40 Awards: Wieners, Williams, Wilson And Zea

August 13, 2021

For the fourth 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… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Tiller, Weaver And Whittemore Tiller, Weaver, Whittemore

40 Under 40 Awards: Tiller, Weaver And Whittemore

August 6, 2021

For the fourth 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… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Slabaugh, Spencer, Stewart And Sullivan IMX 40 Under 40 Award winners Chase Slabaugh, Tommy Spencer, Caitlyn Stewart and Tim Sullivan.

40 Under 40 Awards: Slabaugh, Spencer, Stewart And Sullivan

July 30, 2021

For the fourth 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… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Powell, Reno, Rohlfing and Shantz

40 Under 40 Awards: Powell, Reno, Rohlfing and Shantz

July 23, 2021

For the fourth 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

Putnam Assumes Huntington Engineer District Command In July 15 Ceremony

Putnam Assumes Huntington Engineer District Command In July 15 Ceremony

July 23, 2021

Col. Jayson Putnam took over command of the Huntington (W. Va.) Engineer District from Col. Jason Evers during a change of command ceremony July 15 at the Huntington City Hall… Read More

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