Charles “Charlie” Newton, 83, former owner of Economy Boat Store, died May 23 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. A CPA, he began his career as an accountant… Read More
Economy Boat Store
Economy Boat Store and other legacy companies owned by parent company Pilot Thomas Logistics are rebranding under the name PTL Marine. The rebranding took place July 1. The companies formerly… Read More
A trio of panel discussions at the 2021 Inland Marine Expo (IMX2021) offered an in-depth look at the future of towing vessel propulsion, design and construction. Leaders from throughout the… Read More
Pilot Thomas Logistics (PTL) and its family of companies, including Radcliff/Economy, Maxum Petroleum and Economy Boat Store, announced November 20 that PTL has received authorization from Coast Guard Marine Safety… Read More
Inland Marine Expo, held virtually this year, one of the most technically informative sessions was “Tier 4 Engines and Supply Chain Updates.” Panelists from companies that produce marine diesel engines… 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
Economy Boat Store (EBS) has announced the immediate launch of a new online grocery ordering system for all its customers along the Mississippi River. Developed in partnership with Freshop, an… Read More
Pilot Thomas Logistics (PTL) and its marine fueling companies, including Economy Boat Store, Radcliff Economy Marine Services and Maxum Petroleum, have announced expansion into the Houston and Texas Gulf Coast… Read More
The New Orleans chapter of the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) hosted a “Lunch & Learn” event March 4 featuring the Rev. Tom Rhoades, river chaplain with Seamen’s… Read More
Stuart Gordon has been named operations manager of Economy Boat Store’s locations in St. Louis, Mo., and Wood River, Ill. Gordon, who has been with the company since 2008 and… Read More
