By Mark Thomas Key Equipment Finance Mark Thomas Marine industry companies—whether they focus on workboats, transportation vessels or marine construction ships—have similar objectives: grow the business,… Read More
Guest Editorials
By Robert Murray President, National Association of Waterfront Employers Robert Murray As the U.S. turns its attention to improving the health and safety of our communities, marine terminal… Read More
Collecting near-miss reports is an essential part of a safety management system (SMS). Michael Breslin A near-miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury… Read More
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. 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More
