A stretch of the Mississippi River in and near St. Louis, Mo., has become America’s center of gravity for grain-handling for transit and export. It is so dense with grain-… 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.
Fabick Cat celebrated its 100th anniversary by donating $600,000 to six St. Louis-based charities. In celebration of Fabick Cat’s centennial anniversary, Fabick Cat, along with the Fabick Charitable Trust, surprised… Read More
In his 100th year, Charles T. Jones keeps accumulating honors for his long record of service to the inland marine industry. On September 2, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award… Read More
Delgado Community College recently announced a partnership with Panama City, Panama-based Copa Airlines to provide special rates to students training at the Delgado Maritime & Industrial Training Center as they… Read More
People from all walks of life end up working for the inland river transportation industry, whether they were born and raised around the rivers or they happened upon a job… Read More
For the first time in what is most likely a very long time, thousands of gallons of barreled whiskey is heading down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. Approximately 150… Read More
Cenac Marine Services LLC (Cenac Towing) christened its newest towboat December 9 at the company’s Houma, La., headquarters in an event that celebrated both the history of the Cenac family… Read More
