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WJ Talk: Ken Eriksen on Barge Data, Low Water, and Market Signals

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WJ Talk: Ken Eriksen on Barge Data, Low Water, and Market Signals

October 17, 2025

Ken Eriksen of Polaris Analytics & Consulting joins Frank McCormack to discuss the barge fleet survey, commodities reporting, and how low water, freight rates, and basis ripple through inland navigation… Read More

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Barge Newbuilds And Retirements Offset In 2024

April 18, 2025

The number of barges being worked on the Mississippi River system, its connecting waterways and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway during 2024 totaled 22,385, including dry covered, dry open and tank… Read More

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New Barge Fleet Survey Completed

May 29, 2023

The Waterways Journal is pleased to announce the completion of its second Mississippi River System Barge Fleet Survey. With this year’s edition, we have closed the gap in information… Read More

Waterways Journal Releases 2021 Barge Fleet Survey Barges in operation by year built.

Waterways Journal Releases 2021 Barge Fleet Survey

March 17, 2023

The Waterways Journal is happy to present the results of the 2021 Mississippi River System Barge Fleet Survey. This study is constructed to provide an estimate as to the… Read More