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U.S. Department Of Agriculture Touts ‘Ag Corridors’ In New Report

June 14, 2021

A study of agriculture transportation released in December by the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that 80 percent of U.S. ag freight moves on only 17 transportation corridors that make… Read More

Kentucky Freight Study Designed To Drive Port Growth, Investment

June 14, 2021

With coal shipments expected to decrease, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is studying how the state’s public riverports can capture new markets and boost the state’s economic development. Those efforts were… Read More

40 Under 40 Awards: Acorn, Anderson, Boudreaux, Clapp Evan Acorn, Valerie Anderson, Blake Boudreaux and Kelly Clapp.

40 Under 40 Awards: Acorn, Anderson, Boudreaux, Clapp

June 11, 2021

For the fourth 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 contributions… Read More

IMX Panelists Focus On Future Of Vessel Design, Fueling

June 4, 2021

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

IMX Panelists Express Need For Waterways Infrastructure Investments Paul Rohde, vice president-Midwest region for Waterways Council Inc., speaks during the Inland Marine Expo May 26 in St. Louis. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Paul Rohde, vice president-Midwest region for Waterways Council Inc., speaks during the Inland Marine Expo May 26 in St. Louis. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

IMX Panelists Express Need For Waterways Infrastructure Investments

May 28, 2021

Repair or replacement of locks and dams along America’s inland waterway system is key to the system’s future, Paul Rohde said during the Inland Marine Expo’s session “Infrastructure Report: Projects… Read More

IMX State Of The Industry: Economy Roaring Back, With Bumps In Road Roger Bernard, left, and Ken Eriksen, both of IHS Markit, discuss the “State of the Industry” during the keynote session of the Inland Marine Expo May 25 in St. Louis. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

Roger Bernard, left, and Ken Eriksen, both of IHS Markit, discuss the “State of the Industry” during the keynote session of the Inland Marine Expo May 25 in St. Louis. (Photo by Frank McCormack)

IMX State Of The Industry: Economy Roaring Back, With Bumps In Road

May 28, 2021

The post-pandemic boom is taking off, despite bumps and unevenness in some sectors, and should benefit barged commodities overall. That message, very welcome to attendees, was the highlight of the… Read More

Arcosa Rolls Out Specialized Container Barges At 200 by 70 feet, the new barge takes up the same space in a tow as two standard hopper barges, but can hold 72 40-foot containers, nearly twice as much as the two standard barges would be able to handle.

At 200 by 70 feet, the new barge takes up the same space in a tow as two standard hopper barges, but can hold 72 40-foot containers, nearly twice as much as the two standard barges would be able to handle.

Arcosa Rolls Out Specialized Container Barges

May 28, 2021

For years, said Neal Langdon, executive vice president of Arcosa Marine Products Inc., proponents of container-on-barge (COB) have had difficulty persuading stakeholders to invest in shoreside COB assets because they… Read More

A Summer Of ‘Animal Spirits’ Could Lift Barges WJ Editorial

A Summer Of ‘Animal Spirits’ Could Lift Barges

May 28, 2021

How happy are Americans to be seeing the gradual lifting of COVID-19 restrictions as vaccinations spread? Very happy, to judge by the participants in the just-concluded Inland Marine Expo. Speakers… Read More

Hard Work, Perseverance Are Keys To IMX Honoree Marko’s Success Mike Marko, center, at 8 years old on the mv. Midwest Cities. (Photo courtesy of Mike's Inc.)

Mike Marko, center, at 8 years old on the mv. Midwest Cities. (Photo courtesy of Mike's Inc.)

Hard Work, Perseverance Are Keys To IMX Honoree Marko’s Success

May 21, 2021

It could be said that 80-year-old Mike Marko, known to many as “Sparky,” was born with proverbial grease under his nails. Marko, the president and owner of Mike’s Inc., is… Read More

Welcome Back To IMX! WJ Editorial

Welcome Back To IMX!

May 21, 2021

The Waterways Journal is delighted to welcome you back to the live, in-person version of the Inland Marine Expo. It’s a challenging but exciting time to be doing business on… Read More