After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end with a stopgap measure that extends funding through January 30. In addition, H.R. 5371… 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.
Capt. Louis M. “Toby” Wattigney Jr., an anchor of the Louisiana maritime industry, his family and the greater New Orleans community, died unexpectedly October 12. He was 67. Read More
The Great Lakes Group recently announced the promotions of two long-term employees. Gregg Thauvette and Thomas Rigolo were each Gregg Thauvette promoted to the roles of president from… Read More
Life is sometimes fleeting and hard to predict, and there are occasionally pairings in time that you will never forget where you were when you learned something. Often this… Read More
The United States Coast Guard is extending deadlines for licenses and other credentials due to the federal government shutdown. The National Maritime Center and all regional examination centers… Read More
The Plaquemines Council Port Harbor and Terminal District held a tense meeting November 3 at which the port commissioners repeatedly challenged Executive Director Charles Tillotson about an auditor’s… Read More
Turn Services recently announced the retirement of Mario Munoz, who will step down at the end of November. Having joined Turn Services after an extensive career in river transportation,… Read More
When We Work The Waterways held an industry interaction day in Pittsburgh October 21, for executive director Errin Howard, it was like going back to where it all began. Read More
Susan Olson Susan Olson, founder of Action Intel, mentions hockey great Wayne Gretzky when talking about the implementation of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Gretzky famously said he… Read More
On a bright, clear day in Wood River, Ill., Ergon Marine & Industrial Supply (EMIS) celebrated the establishment of its third location. The company, which offers various supplies and… Read More
