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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.

C&C Marine Delivers Fourth Towboat To Canal Barge

August 28, 2026

C&C Marine and Repair has delivered the mv. Mimsy H. Lindner to Canal Barge Company, completing a four-vessel series of 2,600 hp. towboats for the New Orleans-based operator. Read More

The New Becky Thatcher Arrives At St. Louis Riverfront

Capt. Riley Brown of Riverview Tug Service made his first trip as captain while delivering the “new” mv. Becky Thatcher from Bayou La Batre, Ala., to St. Louis, Mo. Joining Brown were Capt. Brandon Phillips, pilot Billy Fleming, deckhands Josh Leach and Joey Dufrene, and Brandon Hansen of ABS, who participated in the trip as part of the organization’s industry outreach efforts. (Photo courtesy of Riverboats at the Gateway Arch)

The New Becky Thatcher Arrives At St. Louis Riverfront

August 28, 2026

The Becky Thatcher, St. Louis’ newest riverboat at the steps of the Gateway Arch, has officially arrived and will soon become Bi-State Development’s second riverboat offering tours along the… Read More

Bills Create Prosperity Zone Questions

August 28, 2026

President Donald Trump’s 2025 Executive Order 14269 called for the creation of Maritime Prosperity Zones modeled on the 2017 Opportunity Zones in the Tax Cuts and Opportunity Act. Read More

Maritime Careers Get Attention From School Counselors

August 21, 2026

“I was impressed by how many people wanted to get involved,” Brandon Phillips told The Waterways Journal. He was speaking about his experience at the American School… Read More

Mississippi River Commission Holds Low Water Hearings

August 21, 2026

The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) held its 2026 Low Water Inspection Trip last week, hosting listening sessions in four cities. It was the second of the MRC’s two annual… Read More

ARTCo Hosts Vessel Christening, Open House The mv. George A. Archer on display dockside in south St. Louis ahead of its rechristening. At 10,500 hp., it is one of the most powerful towboats on the river. (Photos by Nelson Spencer, Jr.)

The mv. George A. Archer on display dockside in south St. Louis ahead of its rechristening. At 10,500 hp., it is one of the most powerful towboats on the river. (Photos by Nelson Spencer, Jr.)

ARTCo Hosts Vessel Christening, Open House

August 21, 2026

Despite the midsummer heat, there was a festive atmosphere August 8 at ARTCo’s St. Louis riverfront facility at First Street in south St. Louis as the company christened the… Read More

Mount Vernon Wins Site Honor

An aerial view shows the 544-acre Mount Vernon megamodal site within Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon in Posey County, Ind. The site, which offers barge, rail and highway access and is located within a foreign trade zone, recently earned a Silver designation through REDI Sites, the Site Selectors Guild’s national site-readiness program. The property is zoned for industrial use and can accommodate manufacturing, energy, logistics and advanced supply chain development. (Photo courtesy of Ports of Indiana)

Mount Vernon Wins Site Honor

August 21, 2026

The Ports of Indiana and the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) announced August 13 that the 544-acre Mount Vernon megamodal site has earned a Silver designation through REDI Sites… Read More

C&C Marine And Repair Delivers Idler Barge The new idler barge, designed by The Shearer Group Inc., uses a walking-spud system and measures 160 feet in length. It was completed by C&C Marine and Repair in approximately eight months. (Photo courtesy of C&C Marine and Repair)

The new idler barge, designed by The Shearer Group Inc., uses a walking-spud system and measures 160 feet in length. It was completed by C&C Marine and Repair in approximately eight months. (Photo courtesy of C&C Marine and Repair)

C&C Marine And Repair Delivers Idler Barge

August 21, 2026

On August 17, C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., delivered a new idler barge to Orion Marine Construction Inc. The 160-foot barge was designed by The Shearer Group… Read More

J.F. Brennan Acquires Budrovich’s Marine Operations Brennan Establishes Permanent St. Louis Presence, Acquires Budrovich’s Marine Operations

J.F. Brennan Acquires Budrovich’s Marine Operations

August 21, 2026

J.F. Brennan Company announced that it has acquired the marine operations of Budrovich Contracting Company Inc., establishing a permanent presence in St. Louis, Mo., and building on its longstanding… Read More

Corps Of Engineers Grants LIT Project Permit

A rendering shows the planned Louisiana International Terminal on the Lower Mississippi River. The Corps of Engineers has granted the federal permit authorizing construction of the greenfield container terminal, a public-private partnership among Port NOLA, Terminal Investment Limited and Ports America. The terminal will be designed to accommodate the largest container vessels calling on the Gulf. (Photo courtesy of The Port of New Orleans)

Corps Of Engineers Grants LIT Project Permit

August 21, 2026

The Corps of Engineers announced August 17 that it has granted the long-awaited federal permit authorizing construction of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), clearing the way for the nation’s… Read More