For the ninth year, 40 of the industry’s future leaders were honored at the Inland Marine Expo with the “40 Under 40” award, which recognizes individuals for their outstanding… Read More
Inland Marine Expo
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, has announced a new national campaign calling on President Donald J. Trump to end the ongoing and… Read More
With the popular Inland Marine Expo taking place this week at Nashville, Tenn., this column has been detailing towboats built by the Nashville Bridge Company (NABRICO). The last column… Read More
The opening evening of the Inland Marine Expo May 27 in Nashville, Tenn., features demonstrations by Maritime Throwdown. Later on, We Work the Waterways will have a public signing… Read More
Barge industry leaders, ports, vendors and customers are getting ready to converge in Nashville, Tenn., once again for the annual Inland Marine Expo (IMX) May 27– 29. It’s an… Read More
Each year, the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) awards the Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award to an individual who has embodied professional leadership, commitment to service and an unwavering… Read More
Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals Inc. (IRPT) has launched a new tool on its website designed to help ports weather extreme conditions, whether they are caused by Mother Nature… Read More
The past few issues of The Waterways Journal have featured well-known members of the maritime industry community who have either retired or are nearing retirement. This week, for instance, the… Read More
These are just some of The Waterways Journal staff’s favorite photos from 2025. Read More
Mike Marko Michael James Marko, founder of Mike’s Inc., passed away Tuesday, November 11, at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was 85 years old. Marko was born October 31, 1940, in… Read More


