Downbound Mississippi River grain barge freight rates were 29 percent below the five-year seasonal average as of October 18, with improved river conditions supporting grain movements toward Gulf export… Read More
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Kenneth A. “Ken” Wheeler, a longtime maritime industry executive and waterways advocate who helped shape river industry and educational initiatives in Paducah, Ky., died October 14. He was 93. Read More
Most fuel that is in the tanks of trucks is B20+ diesel fuel, a mix of 80 percent petroleum diesel and 20 percent biodiesel. According to the Department of… Read More
Okie Moore has completed its fourth A-frame crane, adding heavy-lift capacity for marine construction while strengthening its ability to respond quickly to salvage operations, minimize disruptions to commercial navigation… Read More
According to news reports, this summer saw a significant and disturbing increase in boating accidents, driven by high traffic, alcohol use and inexperienced operators. Wisconsin recorded 10 fatalities by… Read More
On September 25, at the Port of Memphis office, Randy Richardson, executive director of the Memphis and Shelby County Port Commission and vice president of port and industrial properties… Read More
SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) is proposing a multimodal cargo facility in Vermilion Parish, La., that would connect the inland waterways to the state highway system. Vermilion Parish… Read More
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) welcomed Nick Boykin as its new director of communications and membership October 5. Boykin was most recently senior marketing and communications manager for the… Read More
Barkley Lock on the Cumberland River reopened to commercial and recreational traffic at noon September 30 after nearly two months of dewatering, inspections and repairs, according to KBSI in… Read More
Jay Hardman, executive director of the Port of Baton Rouge, joined WJ Talk to discuss cargo diversification, infrastructure investments and his upcoming retirement. Hardman joined the port’s staff in 2000… Read More
