A pilot project on flooding and climate resilience in the Upper Mississippi River basin was recently announced by the National Oceanic and Aeronautic Administration and its partners, including the… 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.
Maritime Partners LLC announced August 10 that it has agreed to acquire M/G Transport Holdings LLC from Auxo Investment Partners LLC and its affiliates. Read More
The Transportation Security Administration announced August 10 that it has enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to help support critical transportation workers. Starting… Read More
A group of invited guests recently spent two days in the St. Louis area on a media tour organized by Debra Calhoun, Waterways Council Inc.’s senior vice president. Calhoun… Read More
After Hurricane Ida made landfall on August 29, 2021, near Port Fourchon, La., the storm slowly churned inland over the coastal communities and marshes of Southeast Louisiana, eventually crossing… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Senate approved the Democrats’ sweeping climate, health and tax package that includes $3 billion to help install electrified equipment and reduce emissions at U.S. ports. Passed… Read More
While the Missouri River basin has seen improved runoff for two consecutive months, it is not enough to overcome the long-term drought persisting in much of the basin, the… Read More
Houston-based Industrial Service Solutions (ISS), an independent manufacturer, supplier and servicer of industrial equipment, and Zeeboat, a company dedicated to maritime transportation decarbonization projects, have announced a “strategic alliance… Read More
Col. Brian D. Sawser assumed command of the Memphis Engineer District in an assumption of command ceremony July 22. Mississippi Valley Division Commander and Mississippi River Commission… Read More
Cashman Equipment Corporation, Braintree, Mass., a global provider of ocean deck barges and marine equipment, announced July 26 that it has been awarded ISO certification for its systems and… Read More
