With no rain relief in sight, historic low water on the inland river system continues to block channels, restrict tow sizes, cause light-loading and slow or halt traffic, affecting millions… Read More
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Ingram Marine Group announced January 10 that David O’Loughlin will retire from his role as CEO effective February 1, and John Roberts, the company’s current chief operating officer, will become… Read More
The fractured Memphis, Tenn., bridge carrying Interstate 40 over the Mississippi River could be repaired without placing equipment in the river, avoiding possible river closures, transportation officials believe. Coast Guard… Read More
More than 60 people attended the Central Ohio River Business Association’s winter meeting February 18, with just over half choosing to meet in-person at BB Riverboats in Newport, Ky. Those… Read More
The Coast Guard’s buoy tender fleet is responsible for maintaining more than 28,200 marine aids throughout 12,000 miles of inland waterways, through which 630 million tons of cargo move annually. Read More
At least seven vessels have grounded in the Mississippi River between Memphis, Tenn., and Cape Girardeau, Mo., since January 22 after a period of extreme low water. “I think it… Read More
Success through hard work and the ability to build on opportunities as they arise have been the underpinnings of many in the river industry, but they seem particularly appropriate when… Read More
For the third year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders will be honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
The two top stories of 2019 were both carry-overs from 2018. A cascading series of devastating spring floods affected every river system. Dozens of flood records were set or broken,… Read More
On June 14, President Trump issued an executive order that didn’t receive as much media attention as, perhaps, it should have. Titled “Executive Order on Evaluating and Improving the Utility… Read More
