The Tulsa Engineer District has announced several lock closures on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System for later this year. W.D. Mayo Lock, Mile 319.6, will be… Read More
News
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 Corps of Engineers said it increased releases to the Missouri River system from Gavins Point Dam from 17,000 cubic feet per second (cfs.) to 19,000 cfs. beginning noon… Read More
For the first time in its near-40-year history, the Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport Council (MVTTC) has canceled its annual conference. Council Chairman David Ryan, vice president of sales… Read More
Barging interests, the wheat growers who depend on barge transportation and businesses in the Pacific Northwest who benefit from cheap, clean hydropower are among those are reacting to a… Read More
In his first weeks in office, the administration of President Joe Biden hit the ground running, issuing a flurry of executive orders that outpaced those issued by President Donald… Read More
A Pennsylvania county has signed an agreement to purchase renewable energy generated through a new hydropower plant planned at an existing dam on the Ohio River. On January… Read More
Bill Bergeron died February 2 at age 73. The New Orleans maritime community, family and friends of William T. “Bill” Bergeron are celebrating his life, while also mourning… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The former vice chairman of the Inland Waterways Users Board (IWUB) expressed confidence the critical role the board serves will be recognized by a review ordered by the… Read More
ERL/Law Valve of Texas, a Channelview, Texas-based marine industry leader in valve and pump repairs, and ERL Commercial Marine, a New Albany, Ind.-based manufacturer of tank barge safety,… Read More
The Muddy Waters Social Club, a casual network of St. Louis professionals connected to the working inland waterways, has announced that it will host a golf outing May 27… Read More
