This week’s issue focuses on the Missouri River, which provides anywhere from 45 percent of Mississippi River flows during normal times to as much as 70 percent during drought… Read More
WJ Editorial
The Waterways Journal advocates for policies, practices and regulations that allow the barge transportation industry to continue to operate in the safest and most economical way possible. We recognize those leaders who understand the inherent advantages of barge transport, and challenge those who push harmful policies.
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President Donald Trump released a presidential memorandum on August 13 meant to boost shipbuilding. Its main focus is to address what everyone acknowledges are long-standing issues with naval procurement… Read More
For years, the Seamen’s Church Institute’s Ministry on the River has maintained a 24-hour toll-free number that mariners and maritime companies can use to reach a chaplain in times… Read More
Will we ever see foreign vessel operators pushing barges up and down the Mississippi River with foreign-crewed towboats? Even posing the question may sound incredible to some. After… Read More
The U.S. grain and soybean export year for 2025-26 is winding down. At the horizon, by August 31, exports will be the second largest in U.S. history, totaling 158.1… Read More
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
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
