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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.

Superior Ag Opens Ohio River Terminal Superior Ag’s new Ohio River Terminal in Rockport, Ind., is one of the largest retail fertilizer facilities in the region. It is expected to unload 30 to 35 barges of product a year, providing storage, custom blending and truck loadout. (Photos courtesy of Superior Ag)

Superior Ag’s new Ohio River Terminal in Rockport, Ind., is one of the largest retail fertilizer facilities in the region. It is expected to unload 30 to 35 barges of product a year, providing storage, custom blending and truck loadout. (Photos courtesy of Superior Ag)

Superior Ag Opens Ohio River Terminal

August 28, 2026

Superior Ag celebrated the opening of its new, 32,000-ton dry fertilizer distribution and storage facility, the Ohio River Terminal, on August 25. The terminal, located in Rockport, Ind.,… Read More

Coalition To Protect The Missouri River Meets In Kansas City

August 28, 2026

As key maintenance funding winds down and fights intensify over limited Missouri River water, the Coalition to Protect the Missouri River met in Kansas City on August 26-27. Read More

The Kansas City Was Built For The Missouri River Christening at Kansas City on May 9, 1955, from May 14, 1955, issue of the WJ. (Photo from the author’s collection)

Christening at Kansas City on May 9, 1955, from May 14, 1955, issue of the WJ. (Photo from the author’s collection)

The Kansas City Was Built For The Missouri River

August 28, 2026

Sioux City and New Orleans Barge Lines, Inc. (SCNO) was formed in the early 1950s for the purpose of towing between those two cities, with an emphasis on the… Read More

Missouri River Regional Roundup: Port KC Revitalization Addresses Industrial, Recreational Needs For 40 years up until 2015, Kansas City didn’t have a functioning riverport terminal. That changed with the creation of the Gov. Michael L. Parson Port Terminal, which now operates as a bulk terminal. An intermodal facility, Missouri River Terminal, is also under construction.

For 40 years up until 2015, Kansas City didn’t have a functioning riverport terminal. That changed with the creation of the Gov. Michael L. Parson Port Terminal, which now operates as a bulk terminal. An intermodal facility, Missouri River Terminal, is also under construction.

Missouri River Regional Roundup: Port KC Revitalization Addresses Industrial, Recreational Needs

August 28, 2026

Port KC has undergone a major transformation, with $12 million in improvements over the last 18 months to its bulk terminal alone. The project is part of the port’s multi-pronged… Read More

Missouri River Relief Celebrates 25 Years Of Service Missouri River Relief volunteers remove a discarded tire from the banks of the Missouri River during a Big Muddy Clean Sweep cleanup. The annual cleanup brings volunteers together to remove debris and help protect the river and its surrounding environment. (Photo credit to Missouri River Relief)

Missouri River Relief volunteers remove a discarded tire from the banks of the Missouri River during a Big Muddy Clean Sweep cleanup. The annual cleanup brings volunteers together to remove debris and help protect the river and its surrounding environment. (Photo credit to Missouri River Relief)

Missouri River Relief Celebrates 25 Years Of Service

August 28, 2026

For 25 years, Missouri River Relief has worked to connect communities to the Missouri River through stewardship, education and recreation. The organization’s current focus is the… Read More

Missouri River Regional Roundup: AGRIServices Plans New Dock, Warehouse A total of 240 acres of river frontage with two rail spurs, a grain cell, two docks, a container yard and segregated storage are designed to position AGRIServices of Brunswick for growth. (Photos courtesy of AGRIServices of Brunswick)

A total of 240 acres of river frontage with two rail spurs, a grain cell, two docks, a container yard and segregated storage are designed to position AGRIServices of Brunswick for growth. (Photos courtesy of AGRIServices of Brunswick)

Missouri River Regional Roundup: AGRIServices Plans New Dock, Warehouse

August 28, 2026

While its history stretches back nearly 50 years, AGRIServices of Brunswick is focused firmly on the future. The company, headquartered in Brunswick, Mo., Missouri River Mile 256, began… Read More

Washington Waves: Waterway News From D. C.

August 28, 2026

The commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the establishment of four Customs Enforcement Areas (CEA) in the near-shore waters of south Florida, central/southern California, Puerto Rico… Read More

Missouri River Towing Builds Reliable Service On The Missouri An MRT towboat with barges and heavy cargo in tow moves on the Missouri River. The company operates four line-haul vessels and is considering adding a fifth in 2027. (Photo courtesy of Missouri River Towing)

An MRT towboat with barges and heavy cargo in tow moves on the Missouri River. The company operates four line-haul vessels and is considering adding a fifth in 2027. (Photo courtesy of Missouri River Towing)

Missouri River Towing Builds Reliable Service On The Missouri

August 28, 2026

Missouri River Towing has grown from a small extension of Hermann Sand & Gravel’s dredging business into a four-vessel towing operation serving customers throughout the Missouri River corridor. Read More

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

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