“What many folks may not realize is that the Corps currently has more navigation locks and dams under construction or undergoing major rehabilitation than at any time in modern history. While much work remains, it represents an incredible achievement… 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.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, and Saltchuk Resources Inc., a privately owned family of diversified freight transportation, marine… Read More
By Evan Brown, SCI director of communications, Special to The Waterways Journal The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) is often privileged to tell the stories of our chaplains and staff on… Read More
The Waterways Journal is pleased to announce Capt. David Smith as the new editor for the Inland River Record (IRR). Readers may recognize Smith as the author of the Old… Read More
The River Discovery Center in Paducah, Ky., is inviting visitors to come experience the romance of the rivers for themselves this Valentine’s Day. The center will host “speed weddings” and… Read More
With President Donald Trump signing H.B. 7148 into law on February 3, Congress has officially appropriated $35 million for the Maritime Administration’s Small Shipyard Grant Program, quadrupling the program from… Read More
A sensationalized deepfake video claiming unexplained “water loss” in the Mississippi River has raised eyebrows, caused concern and led to inquiries. The video is one of a series… Read More
Ian McVicker The Paducah Propeller Club looked forward to the year ahead while reviewing past accomplishments at its January 14 meeting. The meeting was the first for new club president… Read More
Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line (HFL) has closed on its acquisition of the river division of Campbell Transportation Company (CTC). HFL announced completion of the acquisition on January 30,… Read More
Gary T. Sacks Gary T. Sacks, born in Harford, Conn., and raised in St. Louis, died January 29. He was 84. Sack graduated from Ladue High School in St. Louis… Read More
