A flurry of recent stories in the media has reported on China’s breakneck efforts to become “the world’s shipyard.” The Chinese government has built modern new yards and forged close… Read More
WJ Editorial
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Operators of harbor craft in California (other than fishing boats, which are exempt) have until December 2024 to have all their boats operated with Tier 4 engines outfitted with diesel… Read More
In 2023, the United States once again moved into the position of the world’s top oil and gas producer and exporter. By year’s end, the U.S. was producing almost 14… Read More
Demopolis Lock, located on the Tombigbee River just below its confluence with the Black Warrior River, has been in a non-scheduled closure since January 16 and is now expected to… Read More
By Conrad Appel Former Louisiana State Senator My favorite political expression is one attributed to Albert Einstein. To paraphrase in my words, “The first sign of insanity is doing the… Read More
Media advertising dollars began moving from print to the internet in the 1990s, and the still-accelerating trend has doomed many print publications. Layoffs and buyouts have hit the Washington Post,… Read More
By Mark Thomas Key Equipment Finance Marine industry companies—whether they focus on workboats, transportation vessels or marine construction ships—have similar objectives: grow the business, stay current with new technologies, gain… Read More
Challenge and opportunity often spring from the same source. Weather can burden or advantage; laws can restrict or empower. When asked about the year ahead, this year’s State of the… Read More
The winter deep freeze forecast by weather services is arriving in the heartland, and subzero conditions have begun affecting the western river basins. Ice formation could hamper river navigation and… Read More
Recent multiple disruptions to the maritime supply chain by drought, war and geopolitical unrest have drawn more urgent attention than ever to the importance of the merchant marine and keeping… Read More
