One sign of industry confidence is taking shape at shipyards along the waterways. Operators are committing to multi-vessel construction programs, and some yards have begun boats on speculation before… Read More
WJ Editorial
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From the moment of its inception, no one in the maritime industry has had much good to say about the Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) program. In the… Read More
Two things recently happened, forming an ironic counterpart to each other. On June 26, the Sea-Level Summit — a rare meeting between federal, state and local officials dedicated… Read More
President Donald Trump’s defense-related waiver to the Jones Act that allows foreign-flagged ships to temporarily move cargoes between U.S. ports is set to expire on August 16. As the… Read More
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, with its knockout stages generating intense global competition ahead of the July 19 final, offers a compelling lens for the tank barge sector on… Read More
Eastern Shipbuilding has been planning and overseeing an expansion of its facilities in Port St. Joe, Fla., originally announced in July 2021 (WJ, July 16, 2021). The Triumph Gulf… Read More
In 2025, the U.S. Maritime Administration released its survey of “Major U.S. Private Shipbuilding and Repair Facilities.” It listed 269 “small- and medium-sized” shipyards and repair yards, 45 described… Read More
As the United States marks 250 years of American independence, the Mississippi River System remains a testament to visionary leadership and engineering ingenuity. Spanning more than 12,000 miles of… Read More
Recent videos on social media showing foreign soccer fans enjoying their visits to the United States leading up to the World Cup have been heartwarming to Americans. Along… Read More
Supply chain resilience is often discussed in terms of technology or trade policy, but for the inland waterways industry, resilience begins with something more fundamental: maintaining reliable transportation pathways… Read More
