What’s happening to the world’s riverborne transportation systems? Within the past several years, all of the world’s major rivers that are also commercial traffic arteries have suffered either… Read More
drought
The river industry is preparing for prolonged low-water conditions, likely through at least the end of the year, while also trying to finish out the fall harvest season. Read More
While the Lower Mississippi River has rebounded somewhat from record lows in mid-October, the river is falling again, and low-water conditions are expected to continue. The Memphis Engineer… Read More
As Mississippi River levels continue to sink, barge traffic from the Arkansas River is being restricted. After dipping briefly on October 18 to -12 feet at Memphis,… Read More
The fight against record-breaking low water in the mid-Mississippi Valley and updates on construction projects dominated the Inland Waterways Users Board meeting October 19. The meeting was held… Read More
Along with cooler temperatures, October brought some meager rain relief to the parched Midwest, especially the southern reaches of the Mississippi River basin. But the effects of the summer-long… Read More
Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals Inc. (IRPT) presented speakers who examined current conditions and evaluated the foreseeable future as part of its annual conference September 19-21 in Louisville, Ky. Read More
Just like last year, the Mississippi River is stuck on low, with much of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys experiencing extreme drought conditions. In the last 100 miles of… Read More
As severe drought once again lowered river levels and restricted cargoes on the Mississippi River, mayors of cities and towns along its length met in Bemidji, Minn., near… Read More
For much of this year, persistent drought affecting the Gatun Lake, the principal source of water to operate the Panama Canal, has required restrictions on drafts of vessels transiting… Read More
