Collecting near-miss reports is an essential part of a safety management system (SMS). A near-miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage—but had the potential… Read More
Guest Editorials
By Masao Nishi Principal, M. Nishi Strategic Advisory St. Louis, Mo. Putting containers on barges has been talked about for many years but with minimal traction. I want to offer… Read More
By Cindy Cutrera Chairman of Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Manager of Economic Development, Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District “If you’ve seen one port, you’ve seen one port.” I’m… Read More
By Dave Matsuda Over the last 14 years, the U.S. Maritime Administration’s (MarAd) Small Shipyard Grant Program has served as a steady source of funding for capital projects and workforce… Read More
By Sean Duffy Big River Coalition Executive Director The Mississippi River Ship Channel Deepening to 50 Feet Project has shed a unique light on the importance of our transportation infrastructure… Read More
By Grady S. Hurley The supply chain reportedly stalled following the COVID-19 outbreak, creating shortages, price increases and frustration. The recent spotlight on supply chain logistics has focused on ports… Read More
By Basil M. Karatzas Among the biggest surprises in the post-COVID world has been the current price of steel plate. For anyone who had to ask a shipyard for a… Read More
Many of you saw the remarks October 13 by President Biden regarding the efforts to address the stress confronting the global supply chain. The president was joined by leaders from… Read More
By Lance M. Sannino, James Kearns and Aimee Andres The “Report Card” recently issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers has added to the renewed attention directed to the… Read More
By Jeffrey H. Wood, Jared Wigginton and Austin R. Echols Baker Botts LLC Over the past four years, federal agencies have adopted broad regulatory reforms that affect the maritime and… Read More
