A barge broke away from its mooring above Tom Bevill Lock & Dam on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway in the overnight hours June 11–12, floating downstream and striking 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.
Washington, D.C.—Members of a key House panel took turns pressing maritime commissioners on shipping container shortages and other disruptions to the nation’s maritime supply chain. “Carriers have often… Read More
In the latest sign that the COVID-19 pandemic is easing as vaccination spreads, the U.S. Coast Guard, pursuant to an updated Centers for Disease Control policy announced June 10, is… Read More
The Panama Canal Authority announced April 26 it has launched a process of decarbonizing its operations, with the goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2030. “We at… Read More
The fractured Memphis, Tenn., bridge carrying Interstate 40 over the Mississippi River could be repaired without placing equipment in the river, avoiding possible river closures, transportation officials believe. Read More
Stabilis Solutions Inc., a provider of energy transition services including liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen fueling solutions, announced June 1 that it has completed the acquisition of an… Read More
The 2021 Pushing Hope Annual Marine Industry Charity Tournament will be August 19–21 in Kirkwood, Mo. As in previous years, proceeds from the tournament will benefit Mary Crowley… Read More
The Corps of Engineers inducted four new members into its Gallery of Distinguished Civilians in an April 23 ceremony. Kisuk “Charlie” Cheung, Patricia “Pat” McNabb, Earl H. Stockdale… Read More
After 79 days, water levels along the Lower Mississippi River have dropped below 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage, prompting the New Orleans Engineer District to suspend current… Read More
Terral RiverService Inc., headquartered in Lake Providence, La., recently purchased three boats to be added to its fleet, the company announced. Two of the boats are 2,000 hp. boats,… Read More
