Diesel-powered propeller towboats had been making great strides since the early 1920s with yards such as the Howards, Wards and Nashville Bridge, and it was only natural that Dravo… Read More
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For the first time in 44 years, and only the second time since it first opened in 1963, the entire chamber at Old River Lock is dry, with… Read More
When Port of New Orleans President and CEO Brandy Christian approached the podium to deliver her annual “State of the Port” address September 29, she did so accompanied by… Read More
The Vicksburg Engineer District has announced the selection of Maurice Gilmore as the new chief of the Mat Sinking Unit. In his new position, Gilmore will oversee… Read More
Note: This story has been updated since it was originally posted on July 27. This version includes information on the July 28 PPHTD meeting. After almost six years working… Read More
For the first time in history, the controlling depth for the first 125 river miles of the Mississippi River Ship Channel has been set at 50 feet. The… Read More
Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, commanding general of the Corps of Engineers, on June 29 signed the Chief of Engineers Report for the South Central Coast, Louisiana project, specifying the… Read More
Sean Duffy Sr., executive director of the Big River Coalition and executive vice president of the Louisiana Maritime Association, received this year’s C. Alvin Bertel Award in a… Read More
While barges, railcars and trucks may be frequent sights at the Ports of Indiana’s three ports, only one also has ocean-going vessels. Its Burns Harbor site, on Lake Michigan, moves… Read More
Officials from the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) are celebrating the commitment of $96.5 million for port-related projects from the 2022 regular session of the Louisiana State Legislature. Read More
