In the summer of 2020, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, economic developers and leaders from the state’s maritime industry gathered on the east bank of the Mississippi River… 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.
The mv. Melba L. Engemann, operated by Missouri River Towing, which is owned by Hermann Sand & Gravel Inc., took the last southbound tow of nine barges carrying soybeans… Read More
The St. Paul Engineer District announced the departure of the mv. Ashley Danielson through Lock and Dam 2 on November 29 at 4:25 a.m., ending the 2022 navigation season in… Read More
Washington, D.C.—With support from President Joe Biden, Congress quickly approved a measure to avert a potential pre-Christmas rail strike that could wreak havoc on the nation’s economy. By… Read More
As the world speeds towards decarbonization, it is opening up a future filled with new risks that must be understood and navigated—even if they can’t yet be measured or… Read More
As the new freight and maritime manager for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), Randy Lane will take over the state’s efforts to improve economic development on the Ohio… Read More
New Henderson County Riverport Executive Director Ben Weithman is not a stranger to the port business, nor to the construction and agricultural products that move through terminals along the… Read More
The Paducah Propeller Club will host its annual River Industry Christmas Event from 5 to 8 p.m. December 8 at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center. Wristbands… Read More
Legendary calliopist and steamboat master Capt. Clarke Campbell “Doc” Hawley, a native of Charleston, W.Va., and a near-50-year resident of New Orleans, died November 12 from complications related to… Read More
Middle River Marine LLC announced on November 21 the acquisition of assets of Kindra Lake Towing LP of Chicago, Ill. The agreement will expand Middle River’s bulk material logistic… Read More
