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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.

40 Under 40 Awards: Egan, Foret, Gates, Hayes And Headley

June 21, 2019

For the second year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award. All 40 honorees were nominated by… Read More

Towboat Legacy Informs Terrorism Thriller

June 17, 2019

John Jamison, now an aspiring novelist, grew up on the rivers, in Beardstown, Ill., son of a towboat captain father, Francis B. Jamison, known as “Ben.” “Dad was… Read More

40 Under 40: Clower, Crozier, Daniels, Devall And Dixon

June 16, 2019

For the second year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award. All 40 honorees were nominated by… Read More

Forthcoming Book Recounts Brennan’s First Century Gene (left) and Jim Brennan on the job at construction of the Winneshiek Slough Bridge during 1955-1956.

Forthcoming Book Recounts Brennan’s First Century

June 14, 2019

Soon to be published is another book by historian Carl E. Kramer, who combined with Paul Plaschke in the writing of American Commercial Barge Lines’ 100th anniversary book… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Adkins, Barnabee, Breslin, Brown And Bugg

June 9, 2019

For the second year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award. All 40 honorees were nominated by… Read More

New Book Captures Lives Of Rivermen Life Between The Levees

New Book Captures Lives Of Rivermen

May 20, 2019

It’s a common lament among those in the river industry: “If only we had taped all those stories Capt. So-And-So had told us over the years.” No doubt,… Read More

Ingram’s Frank Johnson To Receive IMX Achievement Award

Ingram’s Frank Johnson To Receive IMX Achievement Award

May 17, 2019

At this year’s Inland Marine Expo (IMX), Frank Johnson will be the recipient of the annual IMX Achievement Award. Johnson is assistant vice president of vessel operations for Ingram… Read More

Moxie Media Brings Continuous Learning To The Inland Rivers Industry

May 6, 2019

Moxie Media Inc. is a seasoned veteran when it comes to e-learning and online instruction for employees in many industrial fields. In recent years, though, it has focused… Read More

Parker Towing Christens Mv. T. Gary Fitts The mv. T. Gary Fitts was originally named Daphne Renee and later L.W. Nelson. Parker Towing Company renamed it in honor of the owner of the company’s longtime insurance broker.

Parker Towing Christens Mv. T. Gary Fitts

April 19, 2019

Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Parker Towing Company christened the mv. T. Gary Fitts March 27 at the company’s dock on the west bank of the Black Warrior River. The vessel,… Read More

NOLA Students Discover Maritime Opportunities

NOLA Students Discover Maritime Opportunities

April 19, 2019

On April 9, the Traffic & Transportation Club of Greater New Orleans (TTCGNO) joined forces with the Delgado Community College Maritime & Industrial Training Center, KIPP New Orleans Schools… Read More

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