A look back at the year 2025 shows a bumpy but exhilarating ride. The country saw major policy reversals and actions by President Donald Trump and his administration… Read More
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By Ken Kolb The restoration of the USS Kidd (DD-661), a World War II and Korean War Fletcher-class destroyer, has been completed, and the ship could head back… Read More
Capt. Louis M. “Toby” Wattigney Jr., an anchor of the Louisiana maritime industry, his family and the greater New Orleans community, died unexpectedly October 12. He was 67. Read More
The Port of New Orleans (PortNOLA) has appointed Adam Laurie as its new Chief Financial Officer. Laurie, a New Orleans native, brings an accomplished background encompassing military service, financial expertise… Read More
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed Dale S. Revelle to the board of commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). Revelle was sworn in during the October board… Read More
Ken Kolb, PhD Every day on the Lower Mississippi River, ships unload and load cargo, be it containerized, bulk or breakbulk. To keep things running smoothly, there is… Read More
When speaking about navigating disruptions at the Smart Rivers conference September 8-12 in Memphis, Tenn., Dan Pallme was nearly within sight of his leading example. Pallme, intermodal director… Read More
The America’s River Roots Festival will be held in the Cincinnati area October 8–12. The event will be somewhat like the Tall Stacks events from the past, but this particular… Read More
New Orleans-based Global Maritime Ministries (GMM) has announced the recipients of this year’s Crystal Lighthouse and Rev. John P. Vandercook Service awards, which will be presented at the organization’s Lighthouse… Read More
The Propeller Club, Port of New Orleans, will name Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as the club’s 2025 maritime person of the year. The award will be presented during the club’s… Read More
