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Crounse Barge Honors Country’s 250th

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Crounse Barge Honors Country’s 250th

July 2, 2026

Crounse Corporation, based in Paducah, Ky., has taken delivery of a hopper barge that honors the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The barge, built… Read More

Barge Newbuilds And Retirements Offset In 2024 Horizons Image

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