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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.

Dry Weather Leads To Low Water

September 12, 2025

By Shelley Byrne and Capt. David Smith Dry weather is causing low-water problems on both the Mississippi and Ohio river systems. Donnie Williams, co-chairman of the Lower Mississippi… Read More

Henderson Port Adds Capacity, Eyes Long-Term Development The Henderson County Riverport Authority is adding a new material handler and new concrete bulk storage pad to its facility at Ohio River Mile 808. (Photo courtesy of the Henderson County Riverport Authority)

The Henderson County Riverport Authority is adding a new material handler and new concrete bulk storage pad to its facility at Ohio River Mile 808. (Photo courtesy of the Henderson County Riverport Authority)

Henderson Port Adds Capacity, Eyes Long-Term Development

September 12, 2025

The Henderson County Riverport Authority in Kentucky is preparing for the future with a new electric material handler on order and a new concrete staging pad under construction. Read More

PortPitt Advocacy Supports River Businesses, Regional Economy A tow passes beneath one of Pittsburgh’s many bridges over the Monongahela River. The Pittsburgh Port District comprises 200 river miles on the Ohio, Monongahela and Allegheny rivers. It is the fourth largest inland port district in the country. (Photo by Mike Brinza/Port of Pittsburgh Commission)

A tow passes beneath one of Pittsburgh’s many bridges over the Monongahela River. The Pittsburgh Port District comprises 200 river miles on the Ohio, Monongahela and Allegheny rivers. It is the fourth largest inland port district in the country. (Photo by Mike Brinza/Port of Pittsburgh Commission)

PortPitt Advocacy Supports River Businesses, Regional Economy

September 12, 2025

Executive director Mary Ann Bucci describes the Port of Pittsburgh Commission (PortPitt) as a chamber of commerce for the river system in western Pennsylvania. The four-person office works… Read More

Port Of Rosedale Poised For Expansion, Growth Jantran’s mv. Rosedale motors up the Port of Rosedale’s harbor. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Port Of Rosedale Poised For Expansion, Growth

September 12, 2025

When the Rosedale-Bolivar County Port Commission hired Robert Maxwell as the deputy director of the Port of Rosedale almost 16 years ago, the move marked a homecoming of sorts… Read More

Washington Waves: Waterway News From D.C.

September 12, 2025

September 12, 2025 Newly installed Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle enjoyed an easy ride to confirmation in the Senate, where he had worked for two… Read More

Bargetender Automates Barge Drafting The lightweight, self-contained automated draft sensor enables precise, real-time barge draft readings, improving accuracy and safety in cargo operations. (Photo courtesy of Bargetender)

The lightweight, self-contained automated draft sensor enables precise, real-time barge draft readings, improving accuracy and safety in cargo operations. (Photo courtesy of Bargetender)

Bargetender Automates Barge Drafting

September 12, 2025

Drafting barges can be difficult work. The barges move, the numbers are often faded or rusted, and leaning over the edge to get an accurate reading can be dangerous. Read More

With Harbor Expansion, Port Of Mobile Poised For Growth An aerial view of the Port of Mobile’s phase 4 container terminal expansion. (Photos courtesy of the Port of Mobile)

An aerial view of the Port of Mobile’s phase 4 container terminal expansion. (Photos courtesy of the Port of Mobile)

With Harbor Expansion, Port Of Mobile Poised For Growth

September 12, 2025

At the Port of Mobile, the Mobile Harbor expansion project isn’t just an engineering milestone. It’s the centerpiece of a capital investment strategy designed to create transportation efficiencies, widen… Read More

IHNC Lock Comment Period Extended Again

September 5, 2025

The New Orleans Engineer District has announced the extension of the comment period regarding the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Lock Replacement draft general reevaluation report (GRR) and integrated… Read More

Arrival Of Giant Beams Marks 'Huge Step Forward' For Chickamauga Massive Wall Beams make their move to Chickamauga Lock

Arrival Of Giant Beams Marks ‘Huge Step Forward’ For Chickamauga

September 5, 2025

After more than a decade in storage, 12 massive beams for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project are being barged to the site. The Nashville Engineer District began moving the first… Read More

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Tenn-Tom Authority Holds Annual Conference

September 5, 2025

Over the past year, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway has marked a number of 40th anniversary milestones. On December 12, 1984, Corps of Engineers contractors removed the last section of earth separating… Read More