The Senate failed to advance a funding bill that would avoid another partial government shutdown, leaving operations important to the waterways industry once… Read More
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Recent inland waterways industry news, covering the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Missouri River, Tennessee River, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and more. Articles on economic, environmental and logistic advantages of barge shipping, plus other stories pertaining to locks and dams and other waterway infrastructure.
A proposed new riverport in Paducah, Ky., is “shovel ready” if grants are received to cover the construction cost. Jimmie Garrett, executive director of the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority, said… Read More
James Composites, which shares ownership with James Marine, has announced plans for a $5.8 million facility to produce fiberglass barge covers in Calvert City, Ky. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced… Read More
“What many folks may not realize is that the Corps currently has more navigation locks and dams under construction or undergoing major rehabilitation than at any time in modern history. While much work remains, it represents an incredible achievement… Read More
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, and Saltchuk Resources Inc., a privately owned family of diversified freight transportation, marine… Read More
By Evan Brown, SCI director of communications, Special to The Waterways Journal The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) is often privileged to tell the stories of our chaplains and staff on… Read More
The Waterways Journal is pleased to announce Capt. David Smith as the new editor for the Inland River Record (IRR). Readers may recognize Smith as the author of the Old… Read More
The River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., is inviting visitors to come experience the romance of the rivers for themselves this Valentine’s Day. The center will host “speed weddings” and… Read More
With President Donald Trump signing H.B. 7148 into law on February 3, Congress has officially appropriated $35 million for the Maritime Administration’s Small Shipyard Grant Program, quadrupling the program from… Read More
A sensationalized deepfake video claiming unexplained “water loss” in the Mississippi River has raised eyebrows, caused concern and led to inquiries. The video is one of a series… Read More
