The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority recently announced the election of Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves to the position of chairman for 2026. The authority, composed of Alabama, Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee,… 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.
Robert Dale Suttles Robert Dale Suttles, a native of Jacksonville, Ill., who spent 26 years working for Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel, died unexpectedly March 5 in Naples, Fla. Read More
American Ship & Dry-Dock Company has developed what it calls a Rapid Deployment and Modular Dry-Dock System, an approach that rethinks how floating drydocks are designed, transported and… Read More
As the inland and coastal barge fleet across the United States continues to age, the demand for efficient repair, retrofit and drydock services has increased. Located at the Port… Read More
Ted Verret is recognized for his hands-on management and contribution to the maritime industry. He owns and operates Verret Shipyard in Plaquemine, La., a specialized builder and repairer of… Read More
In 1902, Arthur J. Dyer bought out his partner’s interests in the H.T. Sinnot Company and formed the Nashville Bridge and Construction Company. According to the Tennessee Encyclopedia, Dyer… Read More
Jason Stoterau is strategic development manager at Illinois Marine Towing (IMT), which provides towing, fleeting and shipyard services along the Illinois Waterway. Founded after the acquisition of Joliet… Read More
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce that the federal Sargent Beach Stabilization and Beach Nourishment project, led by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with… Read More
Could some U.S. shipyards see robotic welders powered by artificial intelligence working alongside humans within a few years — or fewer? In February, Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri announced an industrial… Read More
On March 6, Birdon America Inc. hosted senior leaders from the U.S. Coast Guard, industry partners, local officials and members of the community for the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Keel… Read More
