Amid continued news cycle alarms and market turmoil from the tariff wars between the U.S. and China, a number of signs bring somewhat positive news for barging. Those threatened Chinese… Read More
Kirby Corporation
Before its acquisition by Kirby Corporation, Houston, Texas, earlier this year, Higman Barge Lines sold the mv. Capt. Randy Hopson to Hines Furlong Line Inc., Nashville, Tenn. Hines Furlong Line… Read More
Arlen “Benny” Cenac Jr., CEO of Houma, La.-based Cenac Marine Services and owner of Main Iron Works, announced earlier this month a contract for the Houma shipyard to build four… Read More
Kirby Corporation, Houston, announced February 15 that it had completed the acquisition of Higman Marine Inc., after just announcing the deal 11 days earlier (WJ, February 12). The total value… Read More
Growing up fishing along the banks of the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers, Ty Wilkerson was always intrigued by passing towboats. That interest eventually led him to apply to a job… Read More
Kirby Corporation, Houston, Texas, announced February 4 the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Higman Marine Inc. and its affiliated companies for approximately $419 million in cash, subject to… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Republican control of the U.S. Senate took a one-vote hit with the swearing-in of newly elected Alabama Democrat Doug Jones, making it a bit more difficult to move the… Read More
