Kentucky

A $250,000 grant award announced January 13 is another step toward making a new riverport in Wickliffe, Ky., a reality. Gov. Andy Beshear’s office announced the award, which the Kentucky… Read More

The Henderson County (Ky.) Riverport Authority reopened its bulk dock earlier this month following completion of a $2.2 million infrastructure improvement project. The facility, Ohio River Mile 808, acquired a… Read More

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2.3 million in grants awarded to eight projects at six of the state’s public riverports January 13. The awards are from the Kentucky Public Riverport… Read More

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced December 11 that Nashville, Tenn.-based Hines Furlong Line (HFL) plans to expand its current operation in McCracken County, Ky. The nearly $11 million investment will… Read More

A new western Kentucky riverport is one step closer to development with a vote to recommend $250,000 in funding for the West Kentucky Regional Riverport Authority in Wickliffe, Ky. The… Read More

In just the past few years, the barge industry has had to contend with a number of unscheduled lock and dam closures, including those at Wilson Lock, Holt Lock and Demopolis Lock in Alabama. It also… Read More

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the awarding of $5.7 million July 3 for 15 Kentucky public riverport projects designed to enhance industry and support future expansion of the state’s… Read More

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $1.5 million for a third round of funding on March 19 to enhance Kentucky’s riverports and increase economic opportunities, efficiency and connectivity for Kentucky… Read More

The Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) held its first general meeting of 2025 on February 13 in Newport, Ky., on the Ohio River in BB Riverboat’s dockside… Read More